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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.
Adjusting Your Child’s Bedtime and Sleep Schedule for Back-To-School
Adjusting Your Child’s Bedtime and Sleep Schedule for Back-To-School Oh, the lazy days of summer. Long stretches of daylight, lemonade, grilling, and pick-up games outside. If it could only last a little longer! As the season winds down, you may take a final getaway weekend with your family. Or you
Summer Travel: The Sleep Lady’s Best Tips for a Restful, Enjoyable Vacation
This article originally appeared in US News and World Report Time for a summer vacation? When you imagine traveling with small children does it feel daunting, even potentially miserable? It doesn’t have to be. You can travel in a way that’s restful for your kids—and you. Here are my eight
Help! My Six-Month-Old Has Never Been a Good Sleeper and it’s Getting Worse!
Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in this video I’m going to answer Chloe’s question about her six-month-old. Here’s what she wrote in: “I have a six-month-old baby who has never been a good sleeper and it seems to be getting worse. She does have a late bedtime
5 of the Biggest Changes in Infant Feeding — And What Hasn’t Changed
I remember how clueless I felt when gearing up to feed my first baby. I was given all sorts of advice that made my head want to explode. Because I loved my baby so much, I wanted to give her the best. As a dietitian, I decided to dig into
Is it Too Late to Do The Sleep Lady Shuffle With an Eight-and-a-Half-Month-Old?
Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in today’s video I’m going to answer Sophia’s question about the Sleep Lady Shuffle. Here’s what she wrote in: “Hi Kim. I have a question for you. Our daughter, Eredine, is 8 1/2 months-old and we recently used a form of controlled
9 Ways New Dads Can Bond With Their Newborn Baby
Being a new parent is a difficult, yet rewarding task for everyone in the house. While many moms may instinctively take charge from the moment of birth, new dads sometimes stand aside wondering what they can do to be involved. Armin Brott, author of “Ask Mr. Dad”, knows a few
Screens and Sleep; Getting Toddlers to Bed in a Modern World
Screens and Sleep; Getting Toddlers to Bed in a Modern World Does your preschooler grab your smartphone and seem to make it do things you don’t even know how to do? Have you ever seen your toddler navigate a learning website with aplomb? It won’t be long before our children
Routine for 18-Month-Old: Does Rocking Keep Her From Sleeping Well?
Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in this video I’m going to answer Bonnie’s questions about routine for 18-month-old toddlers. Here’s what she wrote: Hi! My 18 month-old sleeps great at night, but naps are a totally different story. I’ve been trying to push her to one nap
Time for Gentle Sleep Training – My Baby Cries When I Put Her Down Awake
Hi. I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and in this video I’m going to answer Mary’s question that she posted on my Facebook page: “When I put my ten-month-old down awake enough, she cries and looks for me and sits up and won’t lay herself down to go back to
Kim’s Favorite Things for Mom Giveaway – Time to Take Care of Mom
Just about every Sleep Lady post has something to do with baby sleep. This time of year, though, we are taking a step aside to honor all the moms. Are you wrangling a toddler, up all night with a newborn, or all of the above? This package of Kim’s favorite things
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