The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight: Gentle Proven Solutions to Help Your Child Sleep Well and Wake Up Happy
Kim West, LCSW-C, known to her clients as The Sleep Lady®, has developed an alternative and effective approach to helping children learn to gently put themselves to sleep without letting them “cry it out”—an option that is not comfortable for many parents.\ Essential reading for any tired parent, or any expectant parent who wants to avoid the pitfalls of sleeplessness, Good Night, Sleep Tight offers a practical, easy-to-follow remedy that will work for all families in need of nights of...
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An updated and revised edition of the classic guide to getting your baby and child gently to sleep Publishers Weekly In this expanded edition, first published in 2004, child and family therapist West (aka “The Sleep Lady”) further explores the ways parents can teach their infants and toddlers the indispensable skill of falling and staying asleep. West has added the latest pediatric research on sleep safety, pacifier use, and breastfeeding, as well as expanded sections on toddler naps, interpreting newborn cries, and phasing out nighttime feedings. She has also included sections on bedtime baby yoga poses, a chapter on room sharing and bed sharing (encouraging parents to carefully assess their attitudes before making a decision on whether to co-sleep) and postpartum depression. West eschews the “cry it out” approach, which may leave parents feeling guilty and exhausted. Instead, her “Sleep Lady Shuffle” is a gentle behavior modification technique that helps babies gradually master solo sleeping and self-soothing. The author covers such general sleep tips as creating a sleep-friendly environment and using “loveys,” and then offers individual chapters addressing various age groups from newborn to five; readers can readily find information pertinent to their particular child and situation. In this detailed guide, West advises parents to practice patience and consistency, and maintain a united front as they lull their baby into slumber land. (Jan.)
Acknowledgments ixPreface xiiiForeword to the First Edition Faith A. Hackett xviiPart 1 Introduction: Meet the Sleep Lady 31 The Sleep Lady System 152 Getting Started and Tips for Success 273 Lessons from Itsy Bitsy Yoga 434 Sleep Basics 495 The Right Start for Newborns and Infants 55Part 26 Newborn to Five Months 797 Six to Eight Months 1118 Nine to Twelve Months 1459 Thirteen to Eighteen Months 17410 One and a Half to Two and a Half Years Old 20311 Two and a Half to Five Years Old 244Part 312 Whose Bed Is It Anyway? Making Choices About Bedsharing and Roomsharing 29113 Helping Twins and Siblings Sleep 31614 Nightmares, Night Terrors, and Sleepwalking 33115 Medical Problems 33916 Routine Busters: Dealing with Travel, Illness, and Life's Other Disruptions 35717 Problem Solving and Taking Care of Moms and Dads 376Appendix: Safe Sleeping Recommendations for Babies 397Resource Directory 400Photo Credits 408Index 409
\ Publishers WeeklyIn this expanded edition, first published in 2004, child and family therapist West (aka “The Sleep Lady”) further explores the ways parents can teach their infants and toddlers the indispensable skill of falling and staying asleep. West has added the latest pediatric research on sleep safety, pacifier use, and breastfeeding, as well as expanded sections on toddler naps, interpreting newborn cries, and phasing out nighttime feedings. She has also included sections on bedtime baby yoga poses, a chapter on room sharing and bed sharing (encouraging parents to carefully assess their attitudes before making a decision on whether to co-sleep) and postpartum depression. West eschews the “cry it out” approach, which may leave parents feeling guilty and exhausted. Instead, her “Sleep Lady Shuffle” is a gentle behavior modification technique that helps babies gradually master solo sleeping and self-soothing. The author covers such general sleep tips as creating a sleep-friendly environment and using “loveys,” and then offers individual chapters addressing various age groups from newborn to five; readers can readily find information pertinent to their particular child and situation. In this detailed guide, West advises parents to practice patience and consistency, and maintain a united front as they lull their baby into slumber land. (Jan.)\ \
