{"product_id":"rest-assured-the-heart-and-science-of-nurturing-baby-sleep-paperback-softback-9781394312023","title":"Rest Assured; The Heart and Science of Nurturing Baby Sleep (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394312023","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRest Assured\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Heart and Science of Nurturing Baby Sleep\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Louise Herbert speaks up for babies and right to the heart of mothers. Her gentle affirming words will be a gift to parents everywhere.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jessica Urlichs, Sunday Times bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBeautiful Chaos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In a world that rushes babies toward independence, this book slows us down and brings us back to what is most human—our capacity to respond, to hold, to stay near. Louise reminds us that infant sleep is not a problem to be solved, but a relationship to be protected.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Deborah MacNamara, PhD, developmentalist and author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eRest Assured\u003c\/i\u003e Louise Herbert offers you kind, comforting, and realistic information about meeting your baby’s sleep needs and calming your anxieties. Her extensive expertise in supporting new mothers helps you to navigate sleep with a clear understanding of your baby’s biological expectations and abilities, and a critical eye on the unrealistic expectations of society, so you can focus on nurturing your baby and yourself.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Professor Helen Ball, Director, Durham Infancy \u0026amp; Sleep Centre\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Warm, reassuring, and filled with advice for how to handle (and think differently about) baby sleep, this book is ideal for any parent who wants sleep solutions that are truly responsive—and a welcome antidote to the deluge of sleep books that primarily champion forms of cry-it-out.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Amanda Ruggeri, Journalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This beautiful book feels like a giant hug at a time when we need it most. With so much conflicting information out there, Louise's words truly are a gift. Every page is so comforting and helps us feel guided, held, and supported in trusting our own instincts and connecting with our babies.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Aoife Durcan, Author of \u003ci\u003eYour Highly Sensitive Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eRest Assured\u003c\/i\u003e is a wise and tender invitation to trust yourself, and your baby. Louise draws on lived experience, layered storytelling, and science to offer a grounded, practical, and affirming companion that helps parents feel more confident, steady, and connected to their babies, and to themselves.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Sophie Brock, Motherhood Studies Sociologist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As a professional, I appreciated the solid science in Louise's book. As a mom, I felt seen, reassured, and more confident in my instincts. \u003ci\u003eRest Assured\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate and practical guide to baby sleep that belongs in the hands of every parent and professional who supports families.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jessica Guy, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You will only ever need one book on baby sleep and it’s this one. Louise Herbert has become a leading voice on the science of baby sleep and attachment. This warm guide will help you block out the noise and reclaim your authority as the expert of your own baby.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rachel Samson, M.Psych, Clinical Psychologist and Parenting Expert, author of \u003ci\u003eBeyond Difficult\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLouise Herbert (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394312023, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 November 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.8 x 14.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.295 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gentle way to get more rest and help your child develop healthy sleep habits\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRest Assured\u003c\/i\u003e is, thankfully, not another sleep training book. This is a book for parents who want to help their babies sleep while staying true to the instinctual drive for parent-child connection, security, and attachment. Yes, it is possible. Author Louise Herbert—a certified expert in sleep science, lactation, and perinatal and infant mental health—offers a neuroscience-backed approach that supports each child's unique needs and biological development to promote safe, healthy, and restful sleep. Inside, you'll find practical guidance on trusting yourself and your child to find the middle ground between “cry it out” and “wait it out.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about the biology of healthy, safe, biologically normal infant sleep, and get a how-to guide for supporting natural, healthy sleep in a way that results in easier, more restful nights for the whole family. If you're in need of a way to help your baby sleep well, \u003ci\u003eRest Assured\u003c\/i\u003e will ease your stress and equip you to navigate this pivotal parenting phase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet practical guidance on infant sleep that aligns with our human drive for connection and secure, thriving attachments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the latest sleep science, what's normal as babies grow, and what they need to start consolidating sleep\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport your child's emotional resilience, regulation, and cognitive development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're struggling with your infant's or toddler's sleep patterns, this book gives you a nurture-based alternative to “cry it out” sleep training techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Dr. Vanessa LaPointe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Your Great, Great, Great Grandmother Didn’t Sleep Train Her Babies 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 It Feels Hard Because It Is Hard 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 It’s Not the Baby 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 You Didn’t Cause Your Baby’s Night Waking 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Your Baby Already Knows How to Sleep 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Soothing Your Baby Is Never a Bad Habit 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Clingy Babies Are Normal Babies 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Your Baby Isn’t Like the Others 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Everything Changes 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 You’re Not the Only One Doing It This Way 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Sleep Will Come 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 You Are the Great, Great, Great Granddaughter This World Needs 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 193\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Self-help \u0026amp; personal development [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Self-help \u0026amp; personal development\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Self-help%20\u0026amp;%20personal%20development%20%5BVS%5D%22\"\u003eVS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453526176024,"sku":"9781394312023","price":12.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394312023.jpg?v=1785285797","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/rest-assured-the-heart-and-science-of-nurturing-baby-sleep-paperback-softback-9781394312023","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}