Audiobook adaptation of 'Mama to Akachan no Gussuri Hon,' a sleep guide for parents struggling with night crying and putting babies to sleep

Otobank Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuya Kubota) has adapted the book 'Mama to Akachan no Gussuri Hon: Night Crying, Putting Babies to Sleep, Early Morning Waking Solution Guide' (Authored by Aya Aiba, Supervised by Seiji Nishino, Published by Kodansha), aimed at parents struggling with infant sleep, into an audiobook. It began distribution on its audiobook distribution service 'audiobook.jp' on Tuesday, May 12th. This work explains a scientifically-backed improvement program for children's sleep troubles and is offered in a format that allows parents to learn by listening even while raising children.

Background of Audiobook Production

Problems related to children's sleep, such as night crying, putting babies to sleep, and early morning waking, are common challenges in many households. On the other hand, it is often difficult to secure dedicated time for information gathering and learning during childcare.

Considering these circumstances, Otobank aimed to lower the barrier to learning for parents by providing knowledge about children's sleep as an audiobook that can be acquired through 'listening while doing.'

Features of This Work

This book explains the importance of establishing a necessary 'sleep foundation' for children, rather than immediately starting 'sleep training.'

- Why children cannot sleep well - The concept of a 'sleep foundation' that improves many infants' sleep - Sleep schedules by age (months) - How to deal with problems according to the home environment - How to proceed with sleep training

The content is structured to be understood step by step.

Furthermore, the audiobook version was produced with consideration for ease of understanding and listening comfort as audio content. It is expected to be utilized in various daily life scenes during childcare, such as listening while doing housework or childcare, or inputting information while putting a child to sleep.

Work Information

- Title: Mama to Akachan no Gussuri Hon: Night Crying, Putting Babies to Sleep, Early Morning Waking Solution Guide - Authors: Aya Aiba (Author), Seiji Nishino (Supervisor) - Publisher: Kodansha - Distribution Start Date: May 12, 2026 - Single Purchase Price: 1,320 yen (tax included) - Distribution Format: Available for single purchase, and also on audiobook.jp's monthly unlimited listening plan for 1,330 yen (tax included) - Distribution URL: https://audiobook.jp/product/274851 - Work Introduction: Children cannot sleep as well as adults. That's why 'children's sleep troubles' that bother moms and dads occur. This book introduces a scientifically-backed 'children's sleep' solution program. If you try to do sleep training immediately, the success rate will be low. First, let's firmly build the 'sleep foundation' necessary for children.

Comment from Author Aya Aiba

"Many moms and dads must feel that it's difficult to secure dedicated reading time during childcare, thinking 'I want to know but I can't learn.' With this book becoming an audiobook, practical sleep knowledge can now be inputted during free ear time, such as during breastfeeding, housework, or commuting. Please try to incorporate scientifically-backed sleep knowledge into your daily life. This is a book I want to deliver to all families struggling with night crying and sleep troubles."

Profile of Aya Aiba

First Japanese Infant Sleep Consultant Representative of International Certification Body SSIA Representative Director of Sleeping Smart Japan Inc. Supervisor and Instructor of 'Mama no Kokoro' course from 0 years old Mama School® Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Education. After working for a foreign company, she moved to New York after marriage. In 2014, she became the first Japanese to obtain international certification as an infant sleep consultant. To date, she has supported over 100,000 parents with their sleep concerns, engaging in a wide range of activities from individual consultations to lectures for medical, childcare, and corporate sectors.

Her numerous books include 'Mama to Akachan no Gussuri Hon' (Kodansha), which has sold over 40,000 copies in 17 printings, 'Akachan Cho Gussuri Ikuji,' 'Kodomo no Tame no Best Suimin' (KADOKAWA), and 'Manga de Yomu Gussuri Nemuru Akachan no Nekasekata' (Shufu no Tomosha).

Currently, as a mother of two, she provides support for safe childcare based on scientific evidence and a mother's perspective.

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What is an Audiobook?

An audiobook is a 'listening book' where a narrator or voice actor reads a book aloud. It allows you to enjoy reading with just your ears, making it suitable for those who find it difficult to read text, as well as for 'reading while doing' in various daily life scenes such as during running, commuting by train or car, or doing housework.

In recent years, the environment for using audio content has rapidly improved with the spread of smartphones and wireless earphones.