Toddler Sleep – The Transition From Two Naps To One Nap
Hi. I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in this video I’m going to answer this mom’s question about the transition from two naps to one. “My son is almost 16 months old. For a couple of weeks he did not want to sleep for his second nap, so I thought he was ready to […]
How to Get Your Baby to Sleep at Night in Five Easy Steps
There aren’t many things that humble a person more than having a child. New parents quickly find themselves thrust into the world of on-the-job training, and “been-there-done-that” parents may realize that each subsequent child requires a different set of tricks and tools than their previous offspring did. Getting a baby to sleep is perhaps one […]
Gentle Sleep Coaching: How Do I Eliminate My Baby’s Night Wakings?
Hi. I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady, and in this video, I’m going to answer Jamie’s question that she posted on my Facebook page. Here’s what she wrote: Hi. My nine-month-old wakes during the night for her dummy (or pacifier) and also one night feed. How do I eliminate this? She goes to bed at […]
The Top 16 Sleep Lady Blog Posts of 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at the different sleep issues I tackled this year.I covered baby, toddler, and even parent sleep, as well as multiple sleep challenges such as coaching twins, night terrors, and those ever-tricky naps! Here are 16 top posts of […]
Baby Sleep: My Top 4 Holiday Sleep Tips
Baby Sleep: My Top 4 Holiday Sleep Tips The holidays are quickly approaching, and while they are some of the most joyous times we can experience with our family, they can also be some of the most stressful times. This is especially true with young children whose sleep routines can easily get thrown out of […]
Newborn Sleep: 12 Things That You, as a New Parent, are Doing Right
Written by Andrea Strang, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Postpartum Doula, and owner of KinderSleep. One of the most common things I hear from parents is that they feel like they are “doing it wrong”. There is nothing that can adequately prepare you for the journey into parenthood. You may find yourselves feeling overtired and overwhelmed, […]
Newborn Sleep: 9 SIDS Prevention Tips Every Mom Should Know
9 SIDS Prevention Tips Every Mom Should Know October is National SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness month here in the United States. One of the biggest fears new parents have is SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Though the rate of SIDS related deaths is currently at an all-time low, unexplained, sleep-related death still […]
Parental Journey Tip: How to be proactive instead of “reactive” when experiencing sleep challenges
I encourage you to visit Joanna at http://www.blissfulbabysleepcoaching.com or on Facebook for more tips, resources, and information on sleep coaching. As a sleep coach, I’ve worked with over 500 families and had many intimate discussions. One big challenge that comes up over and over again is that parents make a “reactionary” attempt at sleep training […]
Creating the Perfect Sleep Friendly Environment with Cloudb
One of the best things you can do to help your child learn to sleep is to set them up with a “sleep-friendly environment”. This means two things: an environment that is both conducive to sleep and is safe. By putting your baby to sleep in a sleep-friendly environment, you are setting the stage for […]
Every Child Needs a Lovey
“How’s he sleeping?” Now there was the question I’d been asked almost daily since my son’s birth just a few short months prior. “Just ok”, I would always answer. At 4 months old, he was still waking once during the night, though I was convinced he was ready to sleep all the way through. I […]
You Need Zip On Sheets
My name is Elizabeth Sopher, and I’m the CEO and Creator of QuickZip. As a mom who has handled my share of nighttime situations, I am honored to partner with The Sleep Lady to help you and your child get some sleep! When you’re a parent, middle of the night changes are one thing: Inevitable. […]
The Family Bedtime Routine — A Parenting Priority
Do you ever have one of “those days”? A day when you wonder if all the work of being a parent is worth it? It might be time to create a bedtime routine. You know what it’s like. There are those moments when your child transforms into a screaming beast because you gave them exactly […]
Take a Nosh Break
As parents or caregivers, we all need a quick break, sometimes just five minutes to check email or return a phone call. Nosh snacks provide a tasteful distraction for your baby. The teething wafer allows your child to enjoy a quick-dissolving snack, while you enjoy a quick moment to breathe. Nosh snacks are great for […]
The Top Four Reasons Parents Love White Noise
Our Dohm sound machine has long been a “must have” for moms. People generally understand that white noise is soothing for babies, and ANYthing that could help promote sleep is worth its weight in gold – but there’s a lot more to it than that. Here are the less-obvious reasons you’ll love having a sound […]
Going Back to Work and Managing Your Child’s Sleep Schedule
If you are working outside the home as a new mother you may feel like you have a Herculean task! Among numerous challenges you face is the need to balance your work schedule with your child’s sleep needs. It can be downright tricky to juggle their needs in the morning while you get ready for […]