Villa Bimbi uses various sleeping methods that are tailored to the developmental age of your little one. All our methods are based on a gentle parenting vision. This means that we never let the little ones cry-it-out, but look at the reason behind the behavior.

The method that Villa Bimbi recommends for babies from 10 months and toddlers is the Put Down / Put Down method in combination with the Lady Shuffle method. In this blog you can read more about the Lady Shuffle method. If you want to know more about the Put Down / Put Down method, read our blog: Sleepmethod from 10 months of age.

Before you get started with the Lady Shuffle method, it is important that your little one’s sleeping environment fits his needs. Do you want to know where your little one sleeps best? Then read our blog: Where does my baby sleep best.The Lady Shuffle method gives your little one the opportunity to learn to fall asleep independently in a relaxed state. You give him the space to learn how to self-sooth, but also give him the closeness he needs. All this without letting him cry-it-out in a controlled manner, but only using gentle parenting methods.

The 5 steps of the Lady Shuffle Method

1. Day 1-3
   • Sit next to his bed on a chair or on a pillow on the floor. Villa Bimbi advises to sit on a cushion on the floor. This will also trigger him to stay low as he will try to contact you. If you sit higher, chances are he will also stand up. Pretend you’re sleeping and interact as little as possible. Apply the Lady Shuffle technique in combination with the put down / put down technique.
2. Day 4-6
   • Sit on a chair or pillow halfway between his cot and the door of the room. Villa Bimbi advises to sit on a cushion on the floor. This will also trigger him to stay low as he will try to contact you. If you sit higher, chances are he will also stand up. Pretend you’re sleeping and interact as little as possible. Apply the Lady Shuffle technique in combination with the put down / put down technique.
3. Day 10-12
   • Sit on a chair or cushion in the hallway where your little one can still see you. Villa Bimbi advises to sit on a cushion on the floor. This will also trigger him to stay low as he will try to contact you. If you sit higher, chances are he will also stand up. Pretend you’re sleeping and interact as little as possible. Apply the Lady Shuffle technique in combination with the put down / put down technique.
4. Day 13-15
   • Sit on a chair or cushion in the hallway, out of sight of your little one, but where he can still hear you. Villa Bimbi advises to sit on a cushion on the floor. This will also trigger him to stay low as he will try to contact you. If you sit higher, chances are he will also stand up. Pretend you’re sleeping and interact as little as possible. Apply the Lady Shuffle technique in combination with the put down / put down technique.