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You are here: Home / Books / Book Review: The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Book Review: The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers

January 21, 2008 By Stephanie

Book Review: The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers 1I loved Elizabeth Pantley’s first book so I was eager to get my hands on her second book – The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers.

The issue of sleep is one of the best kept secrets of parenthood. Pre-baby, I certainly knew that those first few months would be difficult as the baby adjusted to life outside of the womb. After all, the newborn stage is notorious for that.

But after about 6 months, mum appears to be the word when it comes to sleep because I had no idea that sleepless or partially sleepless nights often continue long after infancy. In fact, Pantley tells it like it is about midway through her book, “I’d like to set the record straight on that television scene we know so well: parent tucks blanket around child, kisses child’s forehead and says good night, shuts off the light, and leaves the room. Child smiles, closes eyes, and goes to sleep. You know, that scene? Pure fantasy. Unrealistic, inconceivable, la-la land. It just ain’t gonna happen in real life.”

She goes on to say that, “it is perfectly natural, absolutely normal, and totally expected for your toddler or preschooler to wake up in the night and need your help to fall back asleep” and gives statistics to back up that statement.

From there, Pantley offers countless solutions and ideas to help families deal with everything from monsters to bad dreams to moving from a family bed to independent sleep to dealing with an all-night nursling. Her books offers sound advice that is gentle and research-driven.

In sum, if you’re looking for some helpful ideas to help your toddler or preschooler sleep longer or more peacefully at nap time or bedtime, this book is the ideal pick. I highly recommend it.

WIN IT! One winner will receive a signed copy of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers by Elizabeth Pantley. To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Wednesday, Jan. 23, at midnight. The winner will be announced and contacted on Thursday, Jan. 24. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.

* UPDATE * The winner is #107 kathy. Congratulations!

Filed Under: Books, Get Baby to Sleep, Giveaways

Comments

  1. TamaraDLMerritt says

    January 24, 2008 at 6:17 am

    Thanks for a chance to win!

  2. Julie D says

    January 24, 2008 at 5:50 am

    I have a toddler (2) and a preschooler (4) who don’t sleep well (which means I don’t sleep well!) As a work outside the home mom, that’s rough!

  3. lilyk says

    January 24, 2008 at 2:35 am

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  4. Stacie says

    January 24, 2008 at 1:55 am

    sleep is better than sex.

    stacie at bastetweb dot com

  5. Amber says

    January 23, 2008 at 11:53 pm

    Sleep, glorious sleep!

  6. Talitha says

    January 23, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Enter me please!

  7. garrettsambo says

    January 23, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    I would love to win this book

  8. Carissa says

    January 23, 2008 at 5:39 pm

    I would love to give this to a friend or family member.

  9. Grace says

    January 23, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    Good luck!

  10. ladypawnbroker says

    January 23, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    Please enter me! My sister-in-law could really use this book!

  11. janetfaye says

    January 23, 2008 at 9:55 am

    I would love to win for my DIL.

  12. kywildcats_10 says

    January 23, 2008 at 6:13 am

    This should be great. Most parents go through this. Thanks.

  13. Theresa says

    January 23, 2008 at 5:45 am

    My daughter will be 3 in March. She still wakes 1-3 times a night (usually once unless she’s got a stuffy nose or is sick), but dear lord, I’m tired.

  14. T'aowyn says

    January 23, 2008 at 5:01 am

    My poor nephew cries and won’t go to sleep. My sister could use this book.

    taowyn (at) gmail (dot) com

  15. Kathy cats4me@frontiernet.net says

    January 23, 2008 at 4:31 am

    Oh, I would really be so grateful to win this for my daughter. Her 5 year old still needs someone to help her to get to sleep, and awakens in the night, and her 1 year old is co-sleeping. She and hubby need a break! Thanks!

  16. Ninacu says

    January 23, 2008 at 4:07 am

    I’d love to win this….thanks!

  17. mgster says

    January 23, 2008 at 3:30 am

    boy could I use this book!

  18. Chrysa says

    January 23, 2008 at 3:19 am

    Hope I win!

  19. Storm says

    January 23, 2008 at 2:10 am

    Pick me! Pick me!

  20. bhjustice says

    January 23, 2008 at 1:43 am

    Boy, does my daughter need this book!

  21. rosans4@insightbb.com says

    January 23, 2008 at 1:02 am

    Yes her books are great

  22. cdrury says

    January 23, 2008 at 1:00 am

    would be great for my niece – now!!!!

  23. paula h says

    January 23, 2008 at 12:25 am

    I really need this right now :)

  24. jennifer57 says

    January 23, 2008 at 12:00 am

    would love to win… thanks :)

  25. Stephen A says

    January 22, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    I want this for my boy that’s on his way!

  26. joni514 says

    January 22, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    this would be great for our little grandson
    joni514@roadrunner.com

  27. stomper666 says

    January 22, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    Hope it’s good advice

  28. Tricia says

    January 22, 2008 at 9:51 pm

    Count me in!

    mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

  29. Amy A says

    January 22, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    I’ve heard great things about this book and would like to win a copy.
    amyjohnallen at bellsouth dot net

  30. ssmina says

    January 22, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    please enter me, my toddler won’t sleep soundly for months now.

  31. susank says

    January 22, 2008 at 7:01 pm

    Pick Me !!! I need to get my daughter out of my bed!!!!

  32. Shelly says

    January 22, 2008 at 6:15 pm

    We would love this! My daughter only falls asleep with us beside her and needs someone in her bed if she wakes in the night……

  33. quiltingreader says

    January 22, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Enter me, please.

  34. paryjeja says

    January 22, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    Sounds like a fantastic book.

  35. April says

    January 22, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    I think my fam would benefit from this book. Sleep is a much needed thing.
    tamaw@msn.com

  36. jennem says

    January 22, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    This is a great book, I got it from the library. Very helpful.

  37. Leeanthro says

    January 22, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    I’m trying to preserve naptime! My 3yo wants to get out of napping, but she really still needs it.

  38. PJHANSEN65 says

    January 22, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    please enter me thank you
    pjhansen65@aol.com

  39. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    January 22, 2008 at 4:52 am

    I would so love to win this for my friend – her 4yo hasn’t ever slept through the night or in her own bed and she’s got a newborn at home now as well…

  40. sweetnlow121 says

    January 22, 2008 at 4:31 am

    I sooo hope that my little one is sleeping through the night before I need this book! It does sound excellent!

    Caryn

  41. Gemini Mama says

    January 22, 2008 at 4:31 am

    this looks like it might be helpful to me!

  42. The Saunders Family says

    January 22, 2008 at 3:02 am

    oh, this would be a great gift, since we have been blessed with a great sleeper…
    mom2maria at hotmail dot com

  43. katherine d. says

    January 22, 2008 at 2:55 am

    I would love to win this! kylienkate@aol.com

  44. SJ says

    January 22, 2008 at 2:06 am

    Oh my, this could be the answer to my prayers. I have a two year old that refuses to sleep – he’s still not sleeping through the night! Count me in – sj1026 at gmail dot com

  45. Anonymous says

    January 22, 2008 at 2:03 am

    I would love to win this may even be the answer to my prayers.

    Shay
    shaythatcher@yahoo.com

  46. Kate says

    January 22, 2008 at 2:01 am

    I’d love love love this.

  47. Christina Gould says

    January 22, 2008 at 1:53 am

    Count me in!

  48. Denise says

    January 22, 2008 at 1:27 am

    I’m sitting outside my twins room on the floor right now waiting for them to fall asleep (get back in bed…it’s night time…get out of your brother’s bed…I sound like a broken record!!! This book would be awesome for me!

  49. Erica G says

    January 22, 2008 at 1:10 am

    I want this!

  50. Tara says

    January 22, 2008 at 12:56 am

    Great books!

    tgerner at att.net

  51. FireMom says

    January 21, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    Oh. BigBrother is in total need of this book.

    firemom at gmail dot com

  52. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    My first is on the way so I know I’ll need this! lplavala@gmail.com

  53. Bakersdozen says

    January 21, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    I would love to read this.

  54. Sarah Berry says

    January 21, 2008 at 10:10 pm

    Please enter me sounds great
    dreamweaver21us(at)yahoo(.)com

  55. Donna says

    January 21, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    I’d love to win this book!

  56. Becca says

    January 21, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    My little one was a great sleeper as a baby, but she’s getting worse as she gets older. Maybe this book would give me an idea of what I can do.

  57. Macey couponmacey@comcast.net says

    January 21, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    My toddler went from ‘sleep through the night without a problem’ to ‘it’s fun being awake in the middle of the night’! Yikes!

  58. Allison says

    January 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Please! We loved her first no-cry book but now my son is getting older and has started waking up again…I need help!

  59. Kira says

    January 21, 2008 at 7:34 pm

    This sounds interesting…

  60. cyph0r says

    January 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm

    I would love this. cyph0r13 at gmail dot com

  61. danandmarsh says

    January 21, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    Would be a great for my daughter!

  62. Brandy says

    January 21, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    I could use this for a friend! Thanks!

  63. Mia says

    January 21, 2008 at 6:40 pm

    THis would be great in our household
    .

  64. Shannon says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    I’d love to have a copy of this book.

  65. Lis Garrett says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    PLEASE pick me! I don’t want to end up like some of your commenters who still have a 3-4 year old in bed with them. Two-and-a-half is bad enough!! And my boobs are sore!!

  66. sachidewey says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    I would love to win this! Little Billy seems to think bedtime is optional….

  67. fuzzypeach says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    How timely – I had no idea that at two and a half year old my toddler STILL wouldn’t be sleeping well. Perhaps I could get some good ideas from this book. Love your header, btw.

  68. bfox74 says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Would love to give this as a present.

  69. Beckie says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    I need this! LOL! My 2 year old is killing me slowly with lack of sleep ;)

  70. txblubelle says

    January 21, 2008 at 4:10 pm

    My daughter is in this situation right now. She has a five month old baby and a three year old. She is at her wit’s end trying to get any kind of sleep at night.

  71. Katie says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Wow, we could really use this book. We’ve got a toddler and a baby, and neither of them sleep well. We haven’t had a good night’s sleep in almost three years!

  72. susan1215 says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    please enter me

  73. Rebecca says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    I sure could use this!

  74. Megan@SortaCrunchy says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    My oldest didn’t sleep through until she was almost two. It IS normal for sleep issues to continue looooooooong past the first three months. What a great giveaway!

  75. reddon30 says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    We could really use this to help with our 3 year old twin girls.

  76. redron says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    want to win this

  77. anaheim says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    thanks for the giveaway – my daughter will need this soon!

    sajdakota@yahoo.com

  78. Jennifer P says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    Please enter me! My twins still don’t sleep thru, and I have a tiny one too.

  79. imjasonc says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    pick me. I need some good quality sleep.

  80. The Robinson's says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    I need all the help I can get! Thanks for entering me!

  81. Sarah says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    This would be a great book to have! Please enter me~ thanks!

  82. Bree says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Well, as we’re entering toddlerhood, I’ve realized we could really use this book!!

  83. Becky says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    I would love to read this book.

  84. Susanne says

    January 21, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    Ahhh…Lived by her no-sleep for babies book, I would love to continue with the toddler in my house!!! Thanks
    stbaisch@yahoo.com

  85. Shannon says

    January 21, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Sounds like another great book I must have!

    palmersf@comcast.net

  86. Mama Zen says

    January 21, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    I need this desperately!

    kelli (at) pfrog (dot) net

  87. PS says

    January 21, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    I have a feeling I’m going to need this for my 12 month old….

  88. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    My 8-month-old, and I could REALLY use this!
    melodykoko[at]gmail[dot]com

  89. 2migirlsmom says

    January 21, 2008 at 1:52 pm

    We really need this because my 4 year old does not like to sleep and is having a hard time at preschool from being so tired.

  90. carica says

    January 21, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Please enter me! My 6 yr old and 3 yr old still have trouble going and staying asleep; my patience for it with my 4 month-old added in the mix is dwindling!
    sanna1999(at)verizon(dot)net

  91. Brooke says

    January 21, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    I hate that I need each of these problem centered books you post!!!! Please pick me!

  92. Shannon @ Some Fine Taters says

    January 21, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Count me in!

  93. Jen says

    January 21, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    PLEASE enter me!!! I have a 4 yr old who sleeps good only when he sleeps with me. (which I don’t mind) But now my 2 yr old daughter who used to sleep decent has been waking up crying wanting to be with us too. All I want is a full night’s sleep again!

  94. Naomi (Urban Mummy) says

    January 21, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    Please enter me! I had a really good sleeper until he was 2.5, and now? Not a night has gone by in months where he doesn’t wander. It’s tiring!

    urbanmummy at gmail dot com

  95. brandy w says

    January 21, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    please i need this i have a 2,1 and now a month old and they all wake up in the middle of the night
    bwalleshauser(at)yahoo(dot)com

  96. Taryn says

    January 21, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    Well consider its 7:13 and I’ve already been up for 2+ hours with my son I’d say we need help.

  97. agordon10 says

    January 21, 2008 at 11:58 am

    my daughter still sleeps wi us at 3

  98. sweetsue says

    January 21, 2008 at 11:31 am

    My daughter could sure use this with an 18 month old and another on the way.

  99. vboackle says

    January 21, 2008 at 11:21 am

    sounds great

  100. kari says

    January 21, 2008 at 10:15 am

    :) My 4 yr old still co-sleeps with me. I really need this book!!

  101. amominred says

    January 21, 2008 at 8:15 am

    Oh boy, my 3 year old still needs help with the night time sleep habits. I’m happy to see that I’m not the only parent with this issue! Please enter me!
    tammy[at]amominredhighheels[dot]com
    Thanks!

  102. EvaPep says

    January 21, 2008 at 7:32 am

    I’d love to gift this to my daughter who has a 4 year old STILL crawling into bed with her each night.

  103. mymommymy says

    January 21, 2008 at 7:18 am

    PLEASE HELP ME!!! I need this book…my 2 and a half year old will not sleep!!
    mymommymy@yahoo.com
    please enter me in your drawing…thanx!

  104. mmd1027 says

    January 21, 2008 at 7:08 am

    I could so use this!!! My three year old was/is a great sleeper but my 14 month old is still up anywhere from 1 to 4 times a night. I’m at my wits end!!!!

  105. David says

    January 21, 2008 at 6:48 am

    This would be a very good read for my daughter who just had a new baby.

  106. angelaandconnor at gmail.com says

    January 21, 2008 at 6:47 am

    Ugg I could use some help on this one with Connor.

    I blogged you too
    http://www.prizeatron.com

  107. Stephanie says

    January 21, 2008 at 6:30 am

    Wow, I could really use this book! Enter me please..

  108. Alison says

    January 21, 2008 at 6:27 am

    I desperately need this book! My toddler turns 1 this week (on the day you’re announcing the winner, in fact!) and will not sleep without us… I mean, it’s 12:27 AM right now and he’s asleep in my husband’s arms on the couch because the crib was a no-go and I can’t make him scream for half an hour! E-mail: dolphin23[at]gmail[dot]com

  109. Rachel says

    January 21, 2008 at 6:22 am

    Oh how I need this! My youngest still wakes up 5+ times a night and needs me to walk him around at 18m old..I’m so tired!!

  110. art-sweet says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:37 am

    We need this book!

  111. Nick and Megan...and Chelsea too! says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:33 am

    I would love this book, thanks!

    kings.3@comcast.net

  112. dwarzel says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:31 am

    Count me in!

  113. monzol6935 says

    January 21, 2008 at 5:16 am

    hi please alow me to win your book monikazhaley@yahoo.com

  114. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2008 at 4:59 am

    I would love to win your book! vmlang18@yahoo.com

  115. Shannon says

    January 21, 2008 at 4:56 am

    Oh my goodness. I know someone who could use this.

  116. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2008 at 4:09 am

    Please, Please, Please pick me. I need some good quality sleep.

    Shay
    shaythatcher@yahoo.com

  117. bioluminescence says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Yes please! I have a feeling we will need this soon :)
    Alex

  118. Corina says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Stephanie
    Thanks for the blog comment! ;) I was pleasantly surprised to see you visited my blog.

    This book would be a godsend for us. Our 2.5 yr old is a nightowl and we can’t get her to bed!

  119. Sandy says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:47 am

    Yes! Yes! Yes! I love Elizabeth Pantley’s first book and would love to read the second! As always a great review by Stephanie! sassysandyj@aol.com

  120. Milk Mama says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:45 am

    Oh please choose me! I know it’s random… but I really pray that I’m chosen! My 14 month old still thinks that 2:300 = PLAYTIME!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m exhausted, tired, and run down! I really hope that I win! Thank you so much for including moms of toddlers who still struggle with the sleep issue! Not many people think of us! :)

    Email me at: sarahmarie.pemberton@gmail.com

  121. windycindy says

    January 21, 2008 at 3:44 am

    Evening, Please enter me in your drawing. I do appreciate it! Thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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