Sleep baby, sleep

Putting a baby to sleep is a nightmare for many mothers. But guess what? Expert say that just about any technique will work - all you have to do is choose one you are comfortable with and stick with it.

The key to this is parents being consistent. No single technique works for all babies. One effective method is to put children in bed when they are sleepy but still awake enough to develop sleeping skills on their own.

Another method says parents should briefly check on the child on a regular basis, lengthening the gap between each visit until the child learns to fall asleep independently.

Studies show that the cry-it-out method, despite being effective, can have devastating emotional effects on parents and children.