Baby sleep issues are the source of some of the most frustrating moments (or hours) for parents of infants. Part of the problem is that babies don't fall into any set sleep pattern. Some babies nap in fits and spurts, including in the middle of the night. Some babies won't sleep anywhere but their own beds. Some seem to have their days and nights reversed.

It's possible, though, that by identifying your baby's sleep type, you'll be able to relax more, and you all can get more rest.

While baby sleep types aren't labels used by the general scientific community, Dr. Ethan Benore, a child psychologist at Akron Children's Hospital with a special interest in babies' sleeping patterns, feels they help parents categorize and respond to their baby's sleep habits.

"I like to define sleep habits as any other habit, something your child does over and over without much planning or effort," says Dr. Benore. "Knowing the pattern of your child's sleep behaviors can best help you identify what steps to take to encourage more healthy sleep habits – this translates into better daytime mood and behaviors for them and better sleep for parents."

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