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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.
The Toddler Pillow and Other Room Safety Rules for the “Big Kid Bed”
The Toddler Pillow and Other Room Safety Rules for the “Big Kid Bed” Congratulations! You’ve just moved your toddler to a “big kid” bed. The ‘baby’ decorations are gone and you and your toddler have agreed upon a new theme. You’ve gone shopping for wall decals, a new night light,
Sleep Coaching With Postpartum Depression
This week, I’m answering Cat’s question about sleep and post partum depression: “My son is two and a half and was recently transitioned from one nap at day care at around 11:30 or 12:00 to no naps because he was refusing to sleep until 9:30 or 10:00 pm on those
Are You Done Co-Sleeping?
This week’s video blog is from Kid’s in the House, a wonderful parenting resource filled with expert advice on hundreds of topics, including sleep. This video helps you through the transition from moving your co-sleeping child to his own bed, gently and effectively. Here’s the transcript: “If you have decided
My Child Wakes Up Multiple Times At Night
Hi, Kim West, the Sleep Lady and in this video blog I’m going to answer this mom’s question: “My daughter has turned just seven months old and has never slept through the night. Her problem is not going to sleep at bed time in her crib. Her problem is that
My Toddler is Climbing Out Of the Crib to Find Me!
Would you like me to answer your baby sleep problem in my next video? If so, scroll down and submit your question in the comment section below. I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog. Hi. I’m Kim West, the Sleep
Is My Baby Using Me As His Sleep Crutch?
Would you like to have me answer your baby or toddler sleep problem in my next video? If so, scroll down and submit your question in the comment section below. I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! Hi, Kim West, The
Can I Let my Child Nap in a Car Seat or Stroller?
This week’s video blog is from Kid’s in the House, a wonderful parenting resource filled with expert advice on hundreds of topics, including sleep. In this week’s video, I’ll explain how you can use naps in the stroller or carseat to your advantage and how those times can actually make
How to Help Your Child Through Night Terrors
This week’s video blog is from Kid’s in the House, a wonderful parenting resource filled with expert advice on hundreds of topics, including sleep. This video will help you determine whether your child is experiencing nightmares or night terrors and how to best help your child through this sometimes scary
How Can I Gently End Co-Sleeping With My Toddler?
Hi, Kim West, The Sleep Lady and in this vlog, I am going to answer Cristina’s question: “Please help. My son is a year and a half and he’s co-sleeping with me. He doesn’t want to sleep in his crib. He wakes up in the middle of the night. I’ve
How and When to Transition From a Crib to a Toddler Bed
This week’s video blog is from Kid’s in the House, a wonderful parenting resource filled with expert advice on hundreds of topics, including sleep. This video will give you some guidance on how to gently transition your toddler from a crib to a bed. Here’s the transcript: “When and
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