95: Newborn Sleep. With Kim West

Are you having a difficult time figuring out your child’s sleep needs? Listen in to find a way that just might be what you’ve been looking for. Kim West, The Sleep Lady shares some important information about helping our youngest humans have healthy sleep habits from the start. Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor What we talked about: Why she felt the need to write a specific book about newborn sleep The baby lead approach to sleep  Sleep shaping and the elements involved  What and how a regulated wake-up will help us establish a healthy routine Understanding that we need to help our child find their natural circadian rhythm The 4 factors of F.A.S.T. (feeding, attachment, soothing, and temperament) Understanding our children and our own temperament and how to navigate them How SOAR (stop, observe, assess, respond) will help you better understand your child Things to Remember: “Our child is our teacher.” “We best learn in a calm state and the same is true for our babies.” “We are comforted by routines.” “Learn to love and get to know who you’ve been given because there really are many gifts in each of our children’s personalities. “Make the whole family the priority, not just the baby.” “Don’t let anyone take away from you that you are your baby’s expert.” - Kim West   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor