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Facing some serious sleep deprivation? We are here to help with our top gentle sleep tips. Kim West LCSW-C, the creator of The Sleep Lady Shuffle℠ and mom of two, has 25 years of experience in sleep training. She has seen everything and there’s no sleep problem too hard for her to solve.
Our gentle sleep tips blog was created by Kim for parents with children as old as 6 years old, right down to newborns. From sleep training questions to weaning, daily schedules, co-sleeping, naps and so much more, we are sure there’s an answer to your sleep questions below!
For more than 25 years, we have been on a mission to provide
proven, achievable, gentle sleep tips and solutions for parents and families everywhere.
Stop My Toddler From Cosleeping — My Husband is on the Couch!
Stop My Toddler From Cosleeping — My Husband is on the Couch! A reader wrote in with a plea to “stop my toddler from cosleeping.” She wrote: “My 3.5 yr old daughter has recently started to have issues with sleeping in her bed. I am certain at times she has
7 Tips to Gently Wean Your Breastfeeding Toddler
7 Tips to Gently Wean Your Breastfeeding Toddler If you’ve made it to toddlerhood and are still breastfeeding, kudos to you! Breastfeeding is a huge commitment, both emotionally and physically. There comes a point, though, when you’re going to wean your breastfeeding toddler. If you have reached a point where
Ideal Bedtime: How to Decide What Time Your Child Goes to Bed
Ideal Bedtime: How to Decide What Time Your Child Goes to Bed How do you decide when your child should go to sleep at night? Is there really an ideal bedtime for your child? And does it really matter when he goes to sleep as long as he gets the
One Nap Per Day: How to Transition Your Toddler with The Shuffle
One Nap Per Day: How to Transition Your Toddler with The Shuffle If you’re a parent who sticks to a schedule, your days probably revolve around your child’s nap schedule. When toddlers drop down to one nap it can really open up your mornings. However, the wrong amount of sleep
Toddler Won’t Sleep at Night? Your Tough Sleep Question, Answered
Toddler Won’t Sleep at Night? Your Tough Sleep Question, Answered A mom of five is having a sleep problem with her youngest. This mom’s toddler won’t sleep at night, and she’s tried it all: “Our 2-year-old is the youngest of five and hands down the worst sleeper in the world
Baby and Child Sleep Questions: Your Questions, Answered
Baby and Child Sleep Questions: Your Questions, Answered Are you trying to get your 8-month-old to nap? Do you have a 4-year-old Houdini who needs to stay in his bed? We get so many baby and child sleep questions, and many of them are repeated often. As a new parent,
Nighttime Bottle Feedings – How Do I Wean My Nine-Month-Old?
Nighttime Bottle Feedings – How Do I Wean My Nine-Month-Old? A reader named Tiffany wrote in to ask about her nine-month-old’s nighttime bottle feedings: “We cannot kick the night wakings of our nine-month old. Our daughter is obsessed with her bottle, whether hungry or not, and must have it when
Sleep Training at Four Months? Why it May Be Better to Wait
Sleep Training at Four Months? Why it May Be Better to Wait Just a caveat before we start: If you started sleep training at four months and it worked well without a lot of stress, this article isn’t for you. For some families, with predictable, mellow babies or family needs
Soothing a Fussy Baby: Using Motion and Cues to Calm the Crankiness
Soothing a Fussy Baby: Using Motion and Cues to Calm the Crankiness Parents dealing with a fussy baby — especially one that has been recently fed, changed and loved — are eager to find ways to calm them. Here are a few tips for soothing a fussy baby: Learn a
Infant Massage – Ten Steps to a More Peaceful Baby
Infant Massage – Ten Steps to a More Peaceful Baby Giving your baby an infant massage can help baby relax and drift off to sleep. Have you ever had a massage? The lights are low, soft music gently floats through the air, your thoughts drift as you sink onto a
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