Gentle Sleep Coaching
Without Cry-It-Out

Helping newborns, babies, toddlers, and children up to age 6 sleep better using gentle, evidence-informed sleep coaching methods created by Kim West, MSW — The Sleep Lady®.

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Sleep Coaching Programs for Every Age

Newborn Sleep Support (0–5 Months)

Build healthy sleep foundations from the start with gentle newborn sleep shaping strategies.

Baby (5–12 Months)

Personalized sleep coaching designed to improve naps, bedtime, and overnight sleep

Toddler (13 months-2.5 years old)

Sleep support for common toddler sleep challenges.

Child (2.5-6 years old)

Sleep coaching for older children and healthy sleep routines.

What Is The Sleep Lady Method?

The Sleep Lady® helps parents improve their child’s sleep using a gentle, responsive sleep coaching method called the Sleep Lady Shuffle®. Created by Kim West, MSW, this approach teaches babies and children to fall asleep independently without leaving them alone to cry.
The method supports healthy sleep habits while maintaining emotional connection and parental responsiveness.

Gentle Sleep Support Backed by Real Expertise

Kim West, MSW, known worldwide as The Sleep Lady®, is a licensed clinical social worker, family therapist, author, and pioneer of gentle sleep coaching.

For more than two decades, parents have trusted her evidence-informed approach to solve:

  • Frequent night wakings
  • Short naps
  • Sleep regressions
  • Bedtime struggles
  • Toddler sleep resistance
  • Transitioning out of co-sleeping
  • Early morning waking

Her signature Sleep Lady Shuffle® method has helped thousands of families improve sleep without harsh sleep training techniques.

Struggling with Your Baby or Toddler’s Sleep?

Does this sound familiar?

Your child needs bouncing, rocking, or constant soothing to fall asleep

They wake up the moment you put them down

Naps are short—or don’t happen at all

You’re stuck re-plugging the pacifier all night

Frequent night wakings leave you exhausted

Your toddler keeps getting out of bed multiple times a night

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to start, you’re not alone — and help is here!

What Is the Sleep Lady Shuffle®?

The Sleep Lady Shuffle® is a gentle sleep coaching method created by Kim West, MSW. Parents stay present and supportive while gradually helping their child learn independent sleep skills over time. Unlike cry-it-out methods, the Sleep Lady Shuffle® focuses on responsiveness, consistency, and emotional connection.

Benefits of the Sleep Lady Shuffle®

Book a FREE 15min Sleep Assessment Call

Ask your most pressing sleep questions and get immediate, actionable tips.
Figure out the level of support your family truly needs—without committing to a full package upfront.

Mini Sleep Call FAQs

What is included?

A one-time, 15-minute call where you’ll receive personalized guidance for your child’s sleep struggles.​

Yes! You’ll complete a short sleep intake form before your call.
We provide sleep solutions for children from newborn to 6 years old.
No, this call provides verbal coaching and advice. If you need a detailed written plan, a full coaching package may be a better fit.
There are no refunds once your call is complete.
Yes! You may reschedule your appointment once if needed.

Now our son is sleeping through the night, 12 hours straight, and taking two 90-minute naps during the day.

~ Jaime Geffner

No more leaving your child to cry it out alone

25 years of successfully helping families

1 million lives have been transformed

Learn About Our Sleep Training Packages

0 to 5 months

6 months to 6 years old

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