How To Stop Cosleeping: Transitioning Your Child to a Bed
How To Stop Cosleeping: Transitioning Your Child to a Bed We’ve talked a lot about cosleeping, and the many benefits to safely cosleeping with your children. But what if you’re ready to make a change and end your cosleeping relationship? Maybe no one is sleeping. Perhaps you’re an “accidental cosleeper” — lying down to get […]
Video: Help! My Toddler Wakes Up When the Newborn is Nursing
Hi. I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady. In today’s video I’m going to answer Jade’s question about her toddler who wakes up when the newborn is nursing. “How do we get our 2 ½ year old to stay asleep in her room at night? I have a 9-day old baby. I’m struggling with night feedings […]
The Top Ten Sleep Lady Posts of 2017 – Year in Review Countdown
It’s time for a countdown! As we’re getting ready to jump into 2018, we’ve done a little countdown of our own. Here are the ten most-read articles on the Sleep Lady’s blog for 2017. There seems to be a common theme in these — we spent 2017 trying to figure out when our babies were […]
Night Waking – How to Kick the Habit for Good!
Hi. I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady, and in this video I’m going to answer Tiffany’s question about night waking. Here’s what she wrote in: “I cannot kick the night wakings of my nine-month-old. Our daughter is obsessed with her bottle whether hungry or not and must have it when she wakes for comfort. How […]
The Sleep Lady’s Holiday Giveaway – 11 Products, 11 Winners!
‘Tis the season for giving. We’re so grateful you’re here, we are giving eleven premium baby products and packages to eleven very lucky winners. All you have to do is read about the products, scroll down, and enter to win! MAM Win a $75 MAM gift package of assorted MAM items including bottles, pacifiers, oral […]
The Sleep Lady’s Complete Guide to Holiday Gifts for Every Stage
Fall seems to fly by. As soon as we’ve eaten the last piece of Halloween candy and set the clocks back an hour, we’re already looking for those unique gifts for the holidays. Finding that special gift for everyone on your list can be a real challenge. That’s why The Sleep Lady has put together […]
Crying and Sleep Training: Understanding and Coping with Tears
What do you think of when you hear the words “sleep training” or “sleep coaching? Lots of non-stop crying? That’s a common concern for most parents who seek help with baby sleep and decide to begin sleep training. While cry-it-out methods like Weissbluth’s (which is called extinction) and Ferber’s (which is called graduated extinction) work […]
My 15-Month-Old Needs Me to Lie Down in His Bed — Help!
Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in this video I’m going to answer an anonymous mom’s email about her 15-month-old who needs her to lie down in his bed to fall asleep. “My 15-month only goes to sleep with his arms around me. I’ve tried The Shuffle for 3 weeks now, but when […]
Single Parent and Sleep Training? How to Make It Work for You
Being a single parent is no easy task. Whether it’s due to divorce, death, a spouse in the military, or that’s just how it is, handling the day-to-day tasks of raising a child alone can test even the most organized and composed person. Being a single parent and sleep training your baby? It sounds impossible, […]
Should My Children Share a Room While I Wean the Baby’s Pacifier?
Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in this video, I’m going to answer Barbara’s question. She is about to wean the baby’s pacifier while trying to get her older child to sleep. It’s a little bit long, but it’s a very common sleep situation. Here’s what she wrote in: “My daughter is 2-1/2 […]
Giveaway! Win a Graco® EveryWay Soother™ with Removable Rocker
Nothing can beat cuddles with Mom and Dad, but the new Graco[reg] EveryWay Soother™ with Removable Rocker serves as a great alternative when parents need a free hand. The swing offers 16 soothing motions — the most of any swing on the market. There are eight unique ways to swing, and two directions that allow for […]
Adjusting Your Child’s Bedtime and Sleep Schedule for Back-To-School
Adjusting Your Child’s Bedtime and Sleep Schedule for Back-To-School Oh, the lazy days of summer. Long stretches of daylight, lemonade, grilling, and pick-up games outside. If it could only last a little longer! As the season winds down, you may take a final getaway weekend with your family. Or you may just stay home and […]
Summer Travel: The Sleep Lady’s Best Tips for a Restful, Enjoyable Vacation
This article originally appeared in US News and World Report Time for a summer vacation? When you imagine traveling with small children does it feel daunting, even potentially miserable? It doesn’t have to be. You can travel in a way that’s restful for your kids—and you. Here are my eight best summer travel tips to […]
Help! My Six-Month-Old Has Never Been a Good Sleeper and it’s Getting Worse!
Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in this video I’m going to answer Chloe’s question about her six-month-old. Here’s what she wrote in: “I have a six-month-old baby who has never been a good sleeper and it seems to be getting worse. She does have a late bedtime and I can’t seem to […]
5 of the Biggest Changes in Infant Feeding — And What Hasn’t Changed
I remember how clueless I felt when gearing up to feed my first baby. I was given all sorts of advice that made my head want to explode. Because I loved my baby so much, I wanted to give her the best. As a dietitian, I decided to dig into the research and have kept […]