Sleep Services
I am a Holistic/Gentle sleep coach that supports and empowers parents providing evidence based education that looks at the whole picture determining the root cause of your child’s sleep challenges and setting realistic gentle sleep methods with flexible solutions that suits your families values and unique style.
Holistic sleep coaching takes into account your child’s developmental stages, sleep biology, sleep environment, sleep/wake patterns, temperament and family dynamics and relationships.
There is no “one size fits” all approach to sleep solutions, every family is different therefore the sleep strategies vary from family to family.
Sleep Services FAQ’s
What makes the Holistic Sleep Coaching so special?
Holistic Sleep Coaching focuses on supporting and empowering parents. We provide you with gentle strategies (based on evidence), which never involve leaving babies to cry alone.
What about crying? Do you use cry it out?
My approach is to ensure that the parent child attachment bond remains safely intact and not leaving your child to cry it out all night. However, crying comes before words and crying is a way that babies communicate. It is normal to resist change therefore some children will cry even while being supported.
What ages do you work with?
I work with newborns to five year olds.
When not to sleep coach?
- Before age 4–6 months of age.
- When your child is going through a Developmental regression
- When your child is suffering from a cold/teething
- When your child is working on another developmental task such as potty training or learning to walk
- Right before vacation
How long does it take to see results?
Some families see gradual progress while others see improvements in just a few days. Communication is key to keep the plan moving in the right direction and detecting when adjustments are needed to continuously see improvements in your child’s sleep.
Can I still feed my baby at night?
Yes, sleep coaching does not equal no night time feeds. If your baby/child still needs night feeds I support any feeding style, breast/chest feeding, formula or combination. I can still improve your baby/child’s sleep without dropping feeds.
*Always check with your health care provider before dropping all night time feeds*
Do you work with twins/ multiples?
Yes
Will you come and sleep coach for us?
Yes, I provide half and full night sleep support.
Half night support: I will arrive just before bedtime to go over any questions or concerns. I will support you through the bedtime routine, assist with any nighttime waking until midnight and answer any questions you may have before I leave.
Full night support: I will arrive just before bedtime to go over any questions or concerns. I will support you through the bedtime routine, assist with any nighttime waking until morning and answer any questions you may have before I leave.
Healthy sleep habits are a learned skill, All children can learn it. All parents can teach it
Kim West
Choose the right package for you
Newborn
(0-4 month’s)
Newborn sleep shaping for new and expectant parents wanting to build strong sleep foundations and establish positive sleep associations right from the start. THIS IS NOT SLEEP TRAINING, In the early months, it is very important to be flexible and respond to your babies needs. My goal is to give you the knowledge, tools and confidence to get your newborn off to a great start towards healthy sleep habits!
What is covered in the Newborn package?
- Establishing a healthy circadian rhythm(daytime/nighttime confusion)
- Sleep cycles and how sleep changes
- Sleepy cues
- Picking up on signs of over-tiredness
- Bedtime routine
- Settling and soothing techniques
- Safe swaddling
- Safe sleep
Package Includes
- 3 weeks of access to The Better Sleep Toolkit (videos)
- 40 minute consultation or (2 x 20 minutes) by phone or zoom
- Virtual sleep environment assessment
Holistic sleep coaching takes into account your child’s developmental stages, sleep biology, sleep environment, sleep/wake patterns, temperament and family dynamics and relationships. I understand that there is no “one-size-fits-all” sleep solution that is why I offer personalized sleep solutions for your child’s unique needs while matching individual parenting style.
Baby / Toddler / Child
(6 month’s – 3 years)
I support families to create an individual plan to help with the following sleep challenges:
- Bedtime battles
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Sleeping through the night
- Waking during the night
- Early waking
- Night weaning
- Nap schedule
Or any other sleep challenge
Package Includes
- Online sleep intake questionnaire
- Preliminary sleep evaluation
- Zoom or phone consultation
- customized sleep plan
- email copy of customize sleep plan
- Follow up phone or virtual support
- Email support
- Access to The Better Sleep Toolkit
- Virtual sleep environment assessment
- Option to add on half/full night in-house sleep coaching
