Soft Nights

Wondering why your baby isn't sleeping like the books say? It doesn't mean anything's wrong! It's actually quite natural for babies not to sleep through the night alone in another room. The current sleep model doesn't take this biological norm into account, leading to unrealistic expectations, frustration and stress for parents, and more "sleep problems" in young children.

But don't panic, you don't have to teach your baby to sleep—they can already do it! It's just different than with adults.

Does this mean you should just accept sleepless nights? Absolutely not! Sleep experts Hanne Wils and Anouk Van Nuffel dispel persistent myths about baby sleep and offer numerous practical tips to support your child's natural sleep in a gentle, supportive way. Their key message? Young children's needs don't stop when they sleep, and as a parent, you can respond to them without losing sight of your own limitations.

The result? Softer nights, for both you and your child.

By letting go of unrealistic expectations and going with the flow of your child's rhythm, you can create a healthy sleep environment that benefits both you and your baby. Fortunately, this much-needed book finally shows what normal baby sleep really entails. - Nina Mouton, psychologist and author of Self-Care is the Beginning of Everything

"There's still so much to learn about baby sleep. Hanne and Anouk are going to make a real difference with this book." - Nina Pierson, entrepreneur, author of Mama'en

"Insights into physiological baby sleep pave the way to a safe and loving sleep environment. Anouk and Hanne's book guides you on a journey toward loving responsiveness during the night." - Prof. Eline Tommelein, Doctor of Pharmacy and Lactation Consultant

"We're trying to fit a triangle into a round hole," I read. That was exactly what I felt during those many sleepless nights: society expects impossible things from parents, babies, and their sleep habits. It's nice to receive that recognition. - Nele Reymen, columnist and author of FAQ: Motherhood

The beautiful balance between scientific knowledge, practical tips, and clear metaphors makes this book easy to read, accessible, and digestible for both caregivers and parents. - Cindy Coppens, La Leche League Flanders

Anouk and Hanne offer various tools for managing biologically normal baby sleep, without sleep training. A breath of fresh air amidst the constant shouting from sleep coaches offering discount codes. - Dr. Babette Baïs, scientist and driving force behind Scienceforall.nl