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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.

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 consolidat...

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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-...

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6 Month Old Sleep Schedule

By 6 months, your baby is ready for more predictable sleep patterns. While some night wakings may still happen, this is a great time to establish a structured sleep schedule that supports longer, more restful sleep. With the right routine and gentle guidance, y...

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Bedtime Routine for Toddlers — Soothing and Predictable

Bedtime Routine for Toddlers — Soothing and Predictable For toddlers and preschoolers, the bedtime routine can often be the most challenging part of the day. It means another transition and separation from you, at the same time that everyone in the househ...

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Getting Your Toddler to Stay in Bed at Bedtime and All Night Long

Getting Your Toddler to Stay in Bed at Bedtime and All Night Long As toddlers grow, their bodies and minds need to adjust to the shift of weaning themselves off of naps and appreciating the benefits of a longer night’s sleep. Between the ages of two and t...

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Sleep Training – Age To Be & How To Start

At a Glance: Sleep Training Basics Age to Start: Usually 4–6 months, when babies are developmentally ready. Popular Methods: Gentlest approach: Sleep Lady Shuffle Gentle approaches: Chair Method, Bedtime Fading, Pick Up/Put Down. Others: Cry It Out (CIO), Ferbe...

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Why Newborns Wake at Night and 10 Things You Can Do About It

Why Newborns Wake at Night and 10 Things You Can Do About It Some newborn babies seem to be born as night owls, with longer stretches of sleep during the day and wanting to be entertained at night. Newborns are not born with fully developed circadian rhythms, w...

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My Baby Wakes Up 30 Minutes After Falling Asleep at Bedtime

My Baby Wakes Up 30 Minutes After Falling Asleep at Bedtime “My 8-month old is sleeping beautifully thanks to your program except that every night after she goes to bed, my baby wakes up after about a half an hour and cries for at least 20 minutes. She goes to ...

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Sleep Regression before crawling? Crawling Sleep Regression Explained

I’m not going to claim that all babies experience a sleep regression or two, but most do. If there is one period that seems to be abundantly common, it’s the pre-toddler sleep regression. This is when babies learn to crawl and/or pull themselves to a sta...

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The 2-Year Sleep Regression – How to Get Your Child Back to Sleep

Many parents breathe a sigh of relief once their child hits the toddler years. But then you’re dealing with molars, budding independence, and (for some) potty training. The 2 year old sleep regression can feel like a curveball just when you think ...

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