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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.

Unwrap Joy: A Holiday Gift Guide for Babies and Parents

Unwrap Joy: A Holiday Gift Guide for Babies and Parents ‘Tis the season of twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and the magical laughter of little ones. As we welcome the most wonderful time of the year, the search for the perfect gifts to delight the tinie...

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Navigating the Waters of Potty Training Regression: A Gentle Approach

Navigating the Waters of Potty Training Regression: A Gentle Approach Potty training is a significant milestone for toddlers and a moment of pride for parents. It marks the transition from babyhood to the early years of childhood, showcasing a child’s growing i...

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How to Swaddle your Baby: Benefits and Safety Tips

How to Swaddle your Baby: Benefits and Safety Tips Swaddling is tightly wrapping your baby in a blanket to restrict the movement of their arms and legs. This is especially helpful at this stage due to the Moro or startle reflex, where their arms and legs sudden...

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Preventing Power Struggles: A Guide to Harmonious Potty Training

Preventing Power Struggles: A Guide to Harmonious Potty Training Today, we’re opening up a discussion about how to prevent or rectify power struggles that can arise during the potty training process. The goal is to guide you towards a more harmonio...

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The Sleep Lady’s Proclamation: The Ideas and Beliefs That Are the Bedrock of Her Gentle Approach

The Sleep Lady’s Proclamation: The Ideas and Beliefs That Are the Bedrock of Her Gentle Approach Because I want the Sleep Lady books to mimic what it’s like to work with one of the Gentle Sleep Coaches I have trained in the Sleep Lady method, so you can r...

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Navigating the Adventure of Toilet Training: Essential Do’s and Don’ts

Navigating the Adventure of Toilet Training: Essential Do’s and Don’ts During the summer months, it’s common for parents to start thinking about toilet training. At Gentle Potty Coaching, we follow our Intuitive Toilet Learning approach, which empha...

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5 Newborn Sleep Tips To Support a Better Schedule Early On

5 Newborn Sleep Tips To Support a Better Schedule Early On Putting your newborn on a sleep schedule isn’t as rigid as it sounds. I’m Kim, an expert on gentle, evidence-based infant sleep. It is possible to create small habits early on in your baby’...

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Understanding Sleep & Surviving the First Few Months With Your Sweet Newborn

Understanding Sleep & Surviving the First Few Months With Your Sweet Newborn You won’t get a lot of sleep with a newborn. (There, I said it. Better to set realistic expectations so you’re prepared!) It might surprise you that in my new book, The Sleep...

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Daylight Saving Time Tips — 9 Hints for Springing Forward

Daylight Saving Time Tips — 9 Hints for Springing Forward It seems like the winter holidays just ended, and it’s already on the horizon — Daylight Saving Time! In the US, we spring forward on Sunday, March 10, and it’s Sunday, March 31 in Europe. The week...

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Signs of The 4-Month Sleep Regression & 3 Simple Solutions To Help You Through It

Signs of The 4-Month Sleep Regression & 3 Simple Solutions To Help You Through It Whether you’re still sleep deprived or feeling like you’re finally getting a routine down — when the 4-month sleep regression hits, it rocks your world. You desperately ...

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