Book excerpt: Babies do wake at night, but you can help them to learn to sleep with some gentle guidance Sleep. It's the most precious commodity, especially when you're struggling to find it. The secret to helping babies to sleep through the night is understanding their sleep cycles and natural rhythms. This book provides simple and easy techniques to help you establish positive sleep habits early on that will pay dividends in the long term. It guides you through different sleep teaching approaches so you can find a healthy balance that works for you and your baby. Designed to be deliberately concise to find information at a glance, The Baby Sleep Guide offers clear solutions to ensure a good night's sleep for everyone. 'If you are expecting your first baby, buy this book now. If you are a parent struggling with a night-owl, buy this book now.' Jill Irving, RN (adult) RN (child) RM RHV JP and health visiting expert for babycentre.co.uk