6 Books on Sleep Training, So You Can Finally — Maybe — Get Some F*cking Rest

Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old: A Step-by-Step Plan For Baby Sleep Success ($16) is an incredibly popular book. Through a series of steps that involve decreasing milk volume consumed at night, you can be well on your way to 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

Suzy Giordano's second book, The Baby Sleep Solution ($7), includes a new chapter that's particularly useful if parents are finding that their older babies are struggling with sleep. In fact, this added chapter deals with babies up to 18 months old.

The Happiest Baby on the Block ($11) is another leader in the baby sleep category. Harvey Karp, the physician behind the SNOO, explains the "fourth trimester," the 5 S's, and more.

Sleeping Through the Night, Revised Edition ($13) is useful for parents of infants and toddler, and even parents themselves.

While The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource For Your Child's First Four Years ($14) touches on a broad range of topics, the authors do not skimp on the importance of sleep training and sleep safety.

"Crying it out" is a popular topic among parents, and The No-Cry Sleep Solution ($10) can be a useful tool for parents who are looking for ways to soothe their babies.