Sleep training. Oh, blessed sleep training.

What I remember most about the early days was that the money I spent on batteries for the swing could have easily funded a semester in private college. Because my baby didnโ€™t sleep unless he was in motion. For months. Know what I needed? Someone who knew how to help…

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What I remember most about the early days was that the money I spent on batteries for the swing could have easily funded a semester in private college. Because my baby didnโ€™t sleep unless he was in motion. For months.

Know what I needed? Someone who knew how to help me help him sleep in his crib. So hooray for child expert and sleep guru Katie Smith of The Independent Child. Sheโ€™ll conduct in-home sessions in LA county, but will also work with parents anywhere in the world via telephone, as well.

This isnโ€™t about CIO versus non CIO; itโ€™s more like helping you figure out whatโ€™s going on at home, what the environment is like, how your childโ€™s diet is, and how to make it all as conducive as possible to beautiful sleep.

Best yet, itโ€™s not just for babies โ€” Katie will help you figure out whatโ€™s up with your toddler who wonโ€™t get out of your bed or your five year old who needs a six hour ritual just to get into his. She even offers a prenatal consultation for expectant parents. What an awesome shower gift that would be. -Mir

Learn more about Katieโ€™s philosophy and sleep consultation services at The Independent Child and mention Cool Mom Picks for 10% off in-house or phone consultations.


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