Book - Soft nights - Hanne Wils, Anouk Van Nuffel

A revolutionary book to support your baby and toddler's natural sleep development
Hanne Wils Anouk Van Nuffel
An innovative look at baby sleep, focusing on attachment and connection
Does your baby not sleep like the books? Congratulations, your baby is completely normal! It is not at all natural for a baby to sleep through the night alone, in another room. Unfortunately, the current sleep model does not start from that biological norm. The result? Unrealistic expectations, frustration and stress for parents and a growing number of 'sleep problems' in young children. Spoiler alert: you do not have to teach your child to sleep, because they can already do that. It's just that sleep looks different than it does for adults.

Does this mean that you should simply accept the sleepless nights? Certainly not. In this groundbreaking book, sleep experts Hanne Wils and Anouk Van Nuffel not only debunk persistent myths about baby sleep, they also provide you with numerous tools to support your child's natural sleep in a gentle, connecting way. Their central message? The needs of young children do not stop when they sleep and you as a parent can respond to that, without losing sight of your own boundaries. The result? Softer nights, for you and for your child.

'By letting go of unrealistic expectations and going with the flow of your child, 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 is'
- Nina Mouton, psychologist and author of Self-care is the beginning of everything

'There is still a lot of knowledge to be gained in the field of baby sleep. Hanne and Anouk are really going to make a difference with this book.'
- Nina Pierson, entrepreneur, author of Mama'en

'The insights into physiological baby sleep form the path to a safe and loving sleeping environment. Anouk and Hanne guide you with their book on a journey to loving responsiveness during the night.'
- Prof. Dr. Eline Tommelein, doctor of pharmacy and lactation consultant

'"We are 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 sleeping habits. It is nice to get that (re)cognition.'
- Nele Reymen, columnist and author of FAQ: motherhood

'The nice balance between scientific knowledge, practical tips and clear metaphors makes this book read like a (sleeper) train, and accessible and manageable for both healthcare providers and parents.'
- Cindy Coppens, La Leche League Flanders

'Anouk and Hanne offer you various tools to deal with biologically normal baby sleep, without sleep training. A breath of fresh air between the shouting of sleep coaches with a discount code.'
- Dr. Babette Baïs, scientist and driving force behind Scienceforall.nl