>>>I would be very interested how these sleep problems are defined. I doubt
that
infants do have common sleep problems *themselves*, but that the normal
infant sleeping behaviour is, by the parents, perceived as being
problematic>>

Gonneke, I agree with you.  It has so much to do with the expectations of
parents and societal values.  I don't know how it is is Germany, but one of
the first questions new parents are asked here is:  "Is your baby sleeping
through the night?"  Having a baby that sleeps through the night equals
being a good parent!

Jean Ridler  RN  RN  IBCLC  Cape Town,  South Africa  [log in to unmask]

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