title: Translating research-based knowledge about infant sleep into practice.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Review infant sleep research with a focus on understanding the elements related to infant safety and infant and maternal well-being during nighttime care.
  
  
  METHODS
  This review summarizes current research and addresses the controversies and conflicting outcomes reported in infant nighttime care. This review addresses current literature on infant sleep patterns, as well as factors that influence infant sleep and are consequences of different care routines. Conversation points are provided to help nurse practitioners (NPs) address safety and practice concerns.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Shared information can help parents provide a safe and healthy environment for infants and help to facilitate communication ties between the healthcare providers and the families.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  NPs need to help parents understand infant sleep patterns norms, what is current knowledge about infant nightwakings and parental presence, as well as about approaches to altering infant sleep patterns. Integrating this knowledge with parent preferences that are influenced by cultural practices and individual differences is crucial in helping parents develop a strong sense of competence and comfort with their choices and behaviors.
authors.affiliation: University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Middlemiss
authors.affiliation: The Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yaure
authors.affiliation: Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas.
authors.forename: Erron L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Huey
mesh_terms: D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D012890:Sleep; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders
keywords: Infants, maternal; beliefs; evidence-based practice; family practice; review; sleep hygiene