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The role of the Registered Nurse or Newborn Care Provider is to feed, soothe, bathe, change & provide all other gentle care to baby through the night.

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Your First Night Home: Newborn Diapering and Bathing

Newborns should have at least one wet diaper per day of life in the first week: one on day one, two on day two, and so on up to 6 or more by day 6. After the first week, 6 to 10 wet diapers per day is normal. Here is everything you need to know […]

Repaying Sleep Debt as a New Parent

Postpartum sleep deprivation is real and cumulative. Research shows that new parents lose an average of six months of sleep in the first two years. While you can’t fully repay lost sleep, consistent recovery sleep and practical support make a significant difference in cognitive function, mood, and physical health. Sleep Debt- The Facts Sleep debt […]

How to Offer a Bottle to A Breastfed Baby

“I will be returning back to work soon, and my breastfed baby refuses to take a bottle of breastmilk or formula.  Help!” Amy Black, IBCLC, answers this common question with practical strategies for introducing a bottle to a breastfed baby. How to Offer a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby Many parents worry when their breastfed […]

Guide to Hiring the Perfect Babysitter

Updated July 26, 2021 If you’ve never hired a babysitter or nanny, it can be hard to know what makes a great candidate, especially if you have a newborn or infant. Here’s our guide to hiring the perfect babysitter! Guide to Hiring the Perfect Babysitter – Basic Questions to Ask Potential Sitters: Trust Your Gut […]

Tummy Time Troubles Solved

Parents often hear about the importance of tummy time, yet overwhelmingly report their babies don’t want to do it! Tummy Time Troubles Solved has tips to help baby enjoy tummy time. Why Does Your Newborn Need Tummy Time? Newborns and infants often seem uncomfortable with being placed on their bellies when they’re awake, so why […]