Posts by Karina McCarthy
Newborn Sleep Schedule: Help your baby sleep longer (so you can too!)
Do you have a newborn? Are you getting ready to have a newborn?! Either way, you’re here because you have questions about your newborn’s sleep schedule. Take a deep breath and let us help get your baby on a sleep schedule that works for you, your baby and the whole family. Why should I put…
Read MoreHow To Gently Sleep Train A Newborn Baby (Without Crying Yourself To Sleep)
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Read MoreBaby Nap Schedule by Month: How many naps & how long should they be?
We’re going to talk about baby nap schedules. Which means how many naps, age appropriate naps, and if/when your baby actually needs to change nap schedules.
Read MoreWhat is a nanny share?
Oh the elusive nanny share. It’s a very popular concept, in theory. Let’s get into “What is a nanny share?” Simply put: A nanny share is when two or more families share the same nanny. Sounds simple enough, right? The idea is that both families pay a little less, the nanny gets a little more..…
Read MoreUnderstanding the 4 month sleep regression:
POV: You’re a few months into parenthood, and you’re finally hitting your stride. Your baby’s nap routine is on point, your baby falls asleep easily and is sleeping (mostly) through the night. Then, out of nowhere, your 3-5 month old starts fighting naps, crying for you at bedtime, and waking every hour at the night.…
Read MoreHow to Become a Newborn Care Specialist
Are you passionate about caring for newborns and supporting new parents? If so, becoming a Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) could be the perfect fit for you! This type of work offers a unique chance to make a meaningful difference to families during one of their most critical and vulnerable periods of their lives. What Exactly…
Read MoreThe SNOO
What is the SNOO? The SNOO…Sounds like it’s from the Grinch doesn’t it? If you aren’t aware of what it is…it’s a basinet. A basinet that you strap your baby into and it wiggles them all night long. Parents often ask if we recommend the SNOO, and it’s actually a pretty tricky question to answer.…
Read MoreEat. Play. Sleep.
What IS Eat Play Sleep? Should I put my baby on a nap schedule? What IS an appropriate nap schedule for a newborn? If you ask ten different moms what’s typical for newborn sleep you will undoubtably get ten different answers. If you ask ten different sleep professionals what’s typical for newborn sleep you’ll get…
Read MoreShould I use a pacifier with my newborn [or will it cause nipple confusion]?
That is the question! Pacifiers are a hot topic. Should you use a pacifier, that’s ultimately up to you as parents. But as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, sleep consultant and lactation educator…I am very pro Paci. Let me explain why: Pacifier Concern number one: Pacifiers will effect breastfeeding In my experience, pacifiers only…
Read MoreIs it worth it to hire a night nanny if I am breastfeeding?
Typically, yes. Hi! We are a “night nanny” agency. Which means that we have a team of newborn care specialists and postpartum doulas that provide in-home overnight support to new parents. Some weeks we talk to as many as 50 inquiring parents wanting to understand how our services work. “Is it helpful to hire a…
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