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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.
12 Month Sleep Regression — Emerging Toddler Skills Might Be to Blame
Understanding and Managing the 12-Month Sleep Regression The 12-month sleep regression is a common milestone in infant development that many parents face. Characterized by sudden sleep disturbances in previously good sleepers, this phase often includes frequent nighttime waking, difficulty settling, and nap refusals. While this can feel overwhelming, it’s a
My 8 Month Old is Standing In the Crib — It’s Disrupting Her Sleep
A mom named Kristy wrote in about her 8 month-old who is standing in the crib. Here’s some advice for Kristy, and everyone else dealing with this very common developmental milestone. “We used your techniques on my child when she was about 6 months old. It worked really well. She’s
How to Wean from Swaddling — A Gentle Transition
How to Wean from Swaddling — A Gentle Transition So you’ve reached that wonderful — and often dreaded milestone: your baby is ready to give up the swaddle. But are you? Do you know how to wean from swaddling? Many parents of newborns worry that they will have to actively
Sleep Schedules for Your Baby – Video from Kids in the House
Sleep Schedules for Your Baby – Video from Kids in the House This week’s video blog is from Kids in the House, a wonderful parenting resource filled with expert advice on hundreds of topics, including sleep. This video will give you some examples of ideal wake, nap and sleep schedules
Quiet Time for Toddlers: Tips for Dropping the Afternoon Nap
Quiet Time for Toddlers: Tips for Dropping the Afternoon Nap As much as we parents would love for our babies to stay babies, they grow up so quickly. And part of this growth involves changes in their established sleep patterns, most notably, naps. Most children give up their nap by
Sleep Training 3,4 & 5 Year Olds – How To Begin & Win
Can You Sleep Train a 3 Year Old? Yes, you absolutely can sleep train a 3-year-old! At this age, your child has likely developed habits that impact their sleep, but it’s never too late to teach independent sleep skills. The key is to approach it gently and with patience, as
My Baby Wakes Up Constantly Throughout the Night!
My Baby Wakes Up Constantly Throughout the Night! A mom wrote in with a question we hear often. This baby wakes up constantly, and her mom is ready to solve her baby’s sleep problems. “My daughter has turned just seven months old and has never slept through the night. Her
Older Toddler Sleep Schedules — Eighteen Months to Two-and-a-Half
Older Toddler Sleep Schedules — Eighteen Months to Two-and-a-Half How much sleep do toddlers need? That is a question that has many answers, and it depends on the age of the toddler. An eighteen month old on average sleeps eleven and a quarter hours at night and two and a
13 Month – 18 month Sleep & Nap Schedule
At this age toddlers need an average of 11.25 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night and 2.25 to 2.5 hours of naps during the day. Children at the younger end of this age bracket take two naps, in the morning and afternoon, but by eighteen months most consolidate to one
9 Month Old Baby Sleep Schedule
At 9 months, your baby is becoming more active, curious, and engaged with the world, but they still need plenty of quality sleep. A consistent routine will help them sleep better at night and take restorative naps during the day. Most 9-month-olds are on a two-nap schedule and sleep between
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