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Sleep Hacks: 4 Tips to Maximize New Parents’ Sleep

updated October 6, 2025 – Is “sleep when the baby sleeps” a myth in your house? It is for most of us! Here are our tips to maximize parents own sleep in Sleep Hacks: 4 Tips to Maximize New Parents’ Sleep.

Sleep Hacks: 4 Tips to Maximize New Parents' Sleep
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Sleep Hacks: 4 Tips to Maximize New Parents’ Sleep:

You might be able to catch a nap when your baby is asleep during the day, but it’s unrealistic for many. Caring for older children in addition to the newborn, limited time off work, having twins or higher order multiples and babies who have unpredictable and short nap schedules are just a few instances that make daytime sleep impossible.  When you do manage to get a nap, these shorts bits of sleep do help. But naps don’t take the place of the deep, restorative sleep that keeps parents healthy. In other words, parents need to maximize the stretches of sleep we can get.

TIP #1 – Breathing Exercises to Help Your Body Switch Gears

For many new parents, one of the frustrating things about sleep is that we’re running on so much adrenaline that we can’t sleep when we’re supposed to. Controlled breathing can help your body make the switch from wakeful to sleepy. Here are 2 methods:

  • The 4:7:8 Technique

This simple meditation is a “natural tranquilizer for the nervous system” and is based in the yogic philosophy of controlled breathing. While all evidence seems to be anecdotal, we do know that conscious breathing has health benefits. It also allows the brain and nervous system to become calm. Here’s how to do 4:7:8:

  1. Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there through the entire exercise. You will be exhaling through your mouth around your tongue, 
  2. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a “whoosh” sound.
  3. Close your mouth and inhale through your nose to a mental count of four.
  4. Hold your breath for a count of seven.
  5. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
  6. Now inhale again repeating the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
  • Tactical Breathing

As noted in a 2021 NIH study, tactical breathing is used by military and law enforcement personnel to reduce stress and maintain psychomotor and cognitive performance in dangerous situations. This of course is more than parents need, but the principle is the same…get yourself calm! One method of tactical breathing is:

  1. Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4
  2. Hold your breath for 4
  3. Exhale through your mouth for a count of 4
  4. Hold your breath at the bottom of the exhale for a count of 4

Repeat step 1-4 as much as feels good to you.

  • Meditation Apps – Free and paid meditation Apps can allow new parents to fall into a relaxed, hypnotic state. Sometimes you can fall completely asleep.  

Calm is a 5 star rated free App (with some purchasing options) noted for its ease of use.  Headspace has an associated cost of $70 but is known for it’s productive 10-minute sessions; a very useful 10 minutes for a sleep deprived parent. 

TIP #2 – Ease up on the caffeine 

I know. Ridiculous suggestion, right?  While we often see caffeine as vital, it’s been proven to keep us up even when we don’t want to be.  Try these natural energy boosters instead:

  1. Increase Magnesium – Magnesium in the form of whole grains and fish for example, can fight fatigue.
  2. Decrease Sugar – As our own head nurse Joy Becker tells EveryNurse.org, make healthier snack choices such as dried fruit or green-smoothies for a sweet and natural energy boost.
  3. Drink Water – To keep your energy up when you actually want to without the caffeine side effects drink lots of water. According to WebMD nutritionist Keith Ayoob, EdD, RD, “Sometimes, even slight dehydration can leave you feeling tired and lethargic.” 

TIP #3 – Divide and Conquer

Swap nights, or even 1/2 nights, caring for baby with your partner even if it means sleeping in separate bedrooms.  Being “off” from 10pm – 6am a few nights per week allows your body the deep, restorative sleep it needs. It also give you a mental boost knowing that there is a definite break in sight.

Maximize New Parents' Sleep for the night doula sleep schedule recommended for parents of newborns

This works if you’re breastfeeding too. When nursing throughout the night, simply stay in bed to nurse while your partner brings the baby to you. Partner also does all other care like diaper changes and soothing in another room.  This can give you at least an hour more of sleep per night!

TIP #4 – Get Outside Help

Allow friends and family to provide child care relief. Whether they act as a night doula, or even if it’s just for an hour or 2 take everyone up on their offers to help! Even 1-2 hours or uninterrupted time alone can help. Of course you can always call our night nannies if professional help is needed as well. Learn more about Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Depression: Proven Tips to Help.

Bonus Tip: For families in crisis, the non-profit SafeFamilies.org can provide support by creating extended family–like supports.

Do blue light blocking glasses work?

Glasses to block blue light emitted from electronic devices were thought to work when they were first sold in the early 2000’s. But more recent research shows that there is no benefit to using products marketed to block blue light such as glasses or screens that adhere to your device.

And of course, helping baby sleep = helping ourselves sleep!

Swaddles, pacifiers and white noise machines are all tried and true methods to help infants sleep longer and more peacefully. These items each offer something comforting to infants. You can use all of them or experiment with 1 at a time to find what works best for your baby and helps them sleep more soundly.

Sleep deprivation is seen as a rite of passage for brand new parents, but having a plan to get more sleep can ease its effects. There’s no award for suffering and you can try to make those first months with baby easier on your health.  

If you feel that anxiety, depression or sleep deprivation is affecting you more than just the “baby blues,” there is help. Contact Postpartum.Net or call/text 833- TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)  for help.

Dad putting newborn safely to sleep in crib.
Maximize Sleep by taking turns

Postpartum Employee Benefits: Positive Disruption at Work

updated, Sept 29, 2025

While large Employee Benefit Programs continue to become the norm in human resources, it becomes crucial for companies to deliver meaningful benefits and not just “perks.” Postpartum employee benefits are the innovation that actually sets a company apart and make a true, measurable impact on employees’ lives.

What are Postpartum Employee Benefits?
Postpartum employee benefits are: (1) an in-home visit by a Registered Nurse, (2) Night Nanny Care or (3) virtual doula visits. All of these services benefit employee health and well being in a measurable and meaningful way.

  1. Home Visits by a Registered Nurse – Postpartum RN visits provide head-to-toe assessments, breastfeeding or bottle support and education for parents during the critical first week home. These visits also bridge the healthcare gap between birth and the six-week OB appointment, providing care to both parents. Early intervention reduces hospital readmissions, supports mental health and improves breastfeeding outcomes (source). Visits are especially helpful to parents of newborn twins.
  2. Overnight Newborn Care – Overnight newborn care by a certified caregiver (postpartum doula or night nanny) ensures babies are fed, soothed, and monitored safely while parents receive restorative sleep. Sleep deprivation is directly related poor mental health. Night doula care allows employees to perform effectively but also protects their overall wellness. If you’d like more detail, visit What’s a Night Nanny?
  3. Virtual Doula Visits – Employees can access a certified night doula in 15 minute increments via video, text or phone. They can contact their doula with questions about lactation, infant feeding, daily care, baby sleep, postpartum support and more.

Why do Postpartum Employee Benefits Matter?

The results of postpartum employee benefits are vast and direct. When parents receive rest and evidence-based support, there are: better mental health outcomes, better physical recuperation, a return to work with confidence and an authentic connection with their employer.

postpartum employee benefits have provable results

Postpartum Employee Benefits: The Corporate Advantage

As companies continue to recruit from the same pool of qualified candidates, employee benefits can make the difference in recruiting and retention. Here’s how:

Recruiting: 

Employee wellbeing is now a key factor in talent acquisition and corporations are competing to hire from the same pool of elite applicants. Salary and traditional benefits are of course huge factors in a potential hire’s decision but increasingly, so is the feeling that companies actually care about their employees’ well-being. (Gallup, 2021)

Retention:

The postpartum experience heavily influences whether employees stay long-term. Supportive benefits help parents remain engaged and loyal, reducing turnover and associated costs.

Cost Effective:

Compared to the high cost of lost productivity, absenteeism and turnover, postpartum employee benefits are a highly economical investment.

  • A single night of restorative sleep or an early postpartum nurse visit can prevent weeks of reduced productivity or additional healthcare expenses.
  • The cost of postpartum programs is a fraction of the expense of replacing a high-performing employee who resigns due to burnout or lack of support.
  • By helping employees return to work healthier and mentally prepared, companies see measurable gains in performance, retention, and loyalty.

In short, every dollar spent on postpartum benefits translates into healthier employees and measurable savings for the company.

How Does It Work?

Implementing postpartum employee benefits is very simple:

  1. Employees request postpartum services via your corporate care portal.
  2. LMS coordinates care within 24 hours, providing a vetted caregiver profile.
  3. The company is billed after service, streamlining administration and ensuring zero disruption to the employee.

Why Let Mommy Sleep?

We’ve been supporting new families since 2010.

  • Established in 2010 with a proven model.
  • Companies have a dedicated corporate support person (yes a human!) they can contact for service and support.
  • Corporate clients include small businesses with 50 employees, to organizations with over 200 locations nationwide.
  • Caregivers are licensed and night doula certified, ensuring accountability and professional care. Read more about how we ensure providers are continually following evidence-based safe sleep and infant care practices in Introducing the National NAPS Registry for Night Doulas.
  • A cost-effective alternative to large employee benefit programs that include family planning expenses.

Adding LMS postpartum services is more than a benefit, it’s a strategic investment in your workforce. Companies that prioritize employee wellness with meaningful postpartum support see measurable returns in morale, productivity and retention.

postpartum employee benefits
Postpartum employee benefits

Night Nurse Franchise Updates

updated, April 1, 2023 – We began franchising in 2016 and proudly remain the only overnight newborn care franchise in America! What began as a simple service in Washington DC has now grown to 11 locations nationwide. Read our Night Nurse Franchise Updates below! 

Night Nurse Franchise Updates

Here at Let Mommy Sleep Franchising, our Registered Nurses and Newborn Care Providers support brand new parents as much as we support their babies. We’re bringing this detailed model of evidence-based teaching and newborn care to families across the country. In addition to caring for others, franchise partners have the time and means to be present for their own families. Ownership means working from home while contributing financially to your own family. We call this a circle of success for families.

We currently service these locations:

  • Washington DC
  • Northern & Central NJ
  • Chicago
  • Boise, ID
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • Las Vegas
  • Loudoun Co, VA
  • Tampa and Orlando FL
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Philadelphia
  • San Antonio
  • Wichita

What’s different about us?

  • We are 100% woman owned and operated. This wasn’t done on purpose, we just happen to match the demographics of the child care and nursing professions. These are both overwhelmingly staffed by women.
  • The overriding mission of Let Mommy Sleep is to work together with families, nurses, caregivers, corporations and local businesses to truly raise the standards and accountability in postpartum care.
  • Besides having local offices, our Nurses and team members contribute to local and national media.
  • Our curriculum was awarded a government contract and taught from 2015-2020, ending when covid forced closures of public school facilities. The same coursework is now taught online as well as to families.
  • Our non-profit, Mission Sleep is back up and running! We provide free, overnight newborn care to families whose babies arrive when a parent is deployed, wounded or deceased.
Night Nurse Franchise Updates from the nation's newborn care providers.

Why We Decided to Franchise

The words “certified” and “accredited” are used often in business to market providers as trained and professional. However, there is little oversight on the use of these terms. In child care, the only legally protected title is “Nurse,” referring to Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses. Other licensed professionals in healthcare are licensed by and accountable to their state’s Board of Nursing. In other words, there is accountability in healthcare.

We would like to bring this same level of accountability to the newborn care industry to help families and elevate caregivers. Our goal is to make the franchising the training and concepts at Let Mommy Sleep the industry standard. We will continue to pursue licensing but in the meantime make the LMS brand trusted by new parents and families.

If you would like to learn more, you can read more about us here and you can always set up a 1-on-1 meeting.

Las Vegas Night Nanny Franchise owner Jordan
LMS franchisee Jordan, CLC

Night Nanny or Postpartum Doula: How-To Get Your Dream Job!

updated, Oct 10, 2025 – For over 15 years, Let Mommy Sleep has cared for newborns and their families while also supporting caregivers who want to build a career in newborn care. Working as a Night Nanny or Postpartum Doula, sometimes called a newborn care provider or night doula, can be one of the most rewarding jobs in childcare.

If you’re interested in becoming a night nanny or postpartum doula, here’s what you need to know about the role, the skills required, and how to work with Let Mommy Sleep.

night doula gently holding newborn baby boy

What Does a Night Nanny Do?

A night nanny’s primary role is to care for newborns overnight, allowing parents to rest and recover. Typical responsibilities include:

  • Feeding the baby (or bringing the baby to a breastfeeding parent and assisting with positioning)
  • Burping, soothing, and swaddling the baby back to sleep
  • Diaper changes and monitoring comfort
  • Tracking feeding, sleep, and diapering schedules
  • Sharing evidence-based newborn care guidance with parents
  • Helping with an age-appropriate schedule, therefore helping babies sleep longer stretches overnight
  • Aid in postpartum recovery by offering support to both parents

While the main focus is on caring for baby, night nannies also support parents’ health and well-being by giving them the chance to get restorative sleep. Sleep is linked to better mental health outcomes, physical recuperation and overall health. Learn how a doula supports parents in Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Depression: Proven Tips to Help

You can also read more about a night doula’s role in What’s a Night Nanny? Roles, Benefits, Costs and How They Help Families.

Night Nanny vs. Postpartum Doula

Though sometimes the roles overlap, there are key differences:

  • Postpartum Doulas typically work during the day. In addition to newborn care, they may cook, help with older siblings or handle household tasks. Their focus is on supporting the entire household.
  • Night Nannies/Night Doulas work overnight, ensuring babies are fed and soothed. The emphasis is on newborn care but postpartum support such as lactation assistance is also a part of the role. You might hear this job called “baby nurse” but remember that “nurse” is a protected title.

As the Doulas of North America (DONA) website says, Postpartum doulas understand what everyone needs, and part of their role is to help the entire family adjust and settle in. Nannies also work during the day; here’s a more detailed look at Daytime Nanny and A Night Nurse: Unique Differences.

Night Nanny or Postpartum Doula: Training and Qualifications

To become a night nanny or postpartum doula, experience and education both matter.

  • Hands-on baby care experience – Comfort with newborns comes from working directly with them. This can be gained through parenting, nannying, daycare work or shadowing a current caregiver.
  • Certification – Online programs such as the Newborn and Postpartum Support (NAPS) course are highly recommended. These cover infant safety, SIDS prevention, feeding, and sleep expectations, and list you on the National Night Doula Registry.
  • Continuing education – Stay current with CPR, safe sleep guidelines, and newborn care. Specialized classes in twin care, lactation or bereavement can make you stand out.
  • Vaccinations – Families want reassurance that their newborn caregivers are up to date on recommended vaccines, including TDaP, MMR, flu, and COVID.

We understand people can have big feeling when it comes to vaccinations. The facts remain that one way to protect newborns is to ensure that all of those caring for them are vaccinated.

Night Nanny or Postpartum Doula CE

Skills of a Great Night Nanny

There are many ways to be a great newborn caregiver! Some noteworthy skill and traits to give parents the peace of mind that their baby is in competent and caring hands are:

  • Experienced and confident with infant care
  • Patient and calm
  • Knowledgeable in safe sleep practices
  • Respectful of family preferences and routines
  • Able to work independently in a family’s home overnight

The skills of a great night nanny are often seen when they care for newborn twins! Remaining calm when two babies need comforting from reflux for example shows that you’ve been in this position before and have tools to help each baby feel better.

How Much Does a Night Nanny Make?

Pay varies by location, but to compare it to known pay rates, night nannies typically earn more per hour than Certified Nursing Assistants or Home Health Aides. Rates are often on par with or higher than home health agency pay. At Let Mommy Sleep, Registered Nurses earn $30-$60 per hour depending on location, and caregivers are compensated at the high end of home health pay scales.

What It’s Like to Work at Let Mommy Sleep

Let Mommy Sleep is an evidence-based company. That means that in addition to a hands-on experience and compassionate spirit we require:

Working with Let Mommy Sleep means joining the Industry Leaders in In-Home Care. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Overnight shifts (10 pm–6 am) – You’ll diaper, feed, soothe, and track the baby’s care while also educating parents.
  • Twins care – Many of our families have twins or triplets, and we specialize in helping them.
  • Flexible scheduling – Work as little or as much as you like; we love our PRN staff.
  • Supportive leadership – All LMS owners are Registered Nurses, Veteran Night Doulas or Postpartum Specialists.
  • Continuing education – We provide evidence- based training and continuing education in newborn care.
  • Opportunities for growth – Staff may teach Baby Basics classes, provide postpartum visits or do virtual visits anywhere in the US.

Caregivers often choose overnight newborn care for personal satisfaction, newborn and postpartum experience while in nursing school or the balance it offers with family life. They can also switch times they work through the year as a night nanny or postpartum doula.

Why Families Choose Night Nannies

Quality sleep after childbirth is essential. It helps parents recover physically, supports mental health by reducing the risk of postpartum mood disorders, strengthens the immune system, and allows families to be present and engaged during the day. Night nannies play a direct role in making this possible.

How to Prepare for a Career in Newborn Care

Don’t forget that working in overnight newborn care also means being prepared with specific items to keep yourself comfortable on night shift. Read Night Doula Essentials for some of our team’s favorites.

Apply to Work With Let Mommy Sleep

If you’re ready to begin your career as a night nanny or postpartum doula, Let Mommy Sleep invites you to apply. You’ll receive training, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a difference for families during one of the most important times of their lives. You can also visit us on Indeed and read what current and former staff have to say!

Night Nanny or Baby Nurse: How-To Get Your Dream Job!

Night Nanny and Postpartum Doula FAQ

Do I need to be a nurse to be a night nanny?
No. While some licensed nurses choose to work as night nannies, the role is open to trained caregivers with newborn experience and certification. The title “nurse” is legally protected, so only licensed RNs, LPNs, or LVNs can use it professionally.

What are the typical hours for a night nanny?
Shifts are usually from 10 pm to 6 am, though schedules may vary based on family needs.

Is certification required?
Certification is not legally required to work in newborn care but it is recommended as perspective families can see that you have had some type of formal training.

How do I get newborn experience if I don’t have any yet?
Start by being a mentee to an experienced caregiver, volunteering in a church or community childcare nursery or working in a daycare with infants. Families want to see hands-on comfort with babies.

How much can I earn as a night nanny?
Rates vary across the US but pay is typically higher than CNA or home health aide rates. At Let Mommy Sleep, Registered Nurses earn $28-$60 per hour and all caregivers are paid competitively.

What’s the difference between a postpartum doula and a night nanny?
Postpartum doulas focus on household and family support during the day. This can include sibling care, cooking and household tasks. Night nannies specialize in overnight newborn care and postpartum support.

Why do families hire night nannies?
Newborn care is demanding, and parents need sleep to recover from birth, support mental health and stay present during the day for older kids or their jobs. Night doulas provide peace of mind and healthier beginnings.

When working as a night nanny or postpartum doula, families welcome you into their home during one of the most vulnerable and life-changing times of their lives: bringing home a new baby. With the right skill-set and a heart for family-centered care, you can make a positive impact on the lives of newborns and their families.

Night Nanny or Postpartum Doula How-To Get Your Dream Job!

How to Activate Parental Controls on Your Child’s Devices

updated January 9, 2023 – Balancing responsible and safe internet use for kids is an ongoing challenge for parents. In addition to age- appropriate content, there’s blue-light and screentime limits to worry about. How to Activate Parental Controls on Your Child’s Devices shares info on making screens a little safer for infants, toddlers and older kids.

Kids and Screentime- First Thing’s First

There’s no substitute for parental involvement when it comes to screen time use and children. Research shows this is especially true for infants now that we know that screens affect development. The true protections from screens are:

  1. Do not allow screens at all for your newborn and infant’s health and development
  2. Activate parental controls but continue ongoing involvement and monitoring of your child’s computer use
  3. Making sure your kids understand they can talk to you about something they’ve seen that’s inappropriate
JAMA study on infants and screentime

Newborns, Infant and Toddlers and Screens

Simply put, according the all major research, babies should not be exposed to computers, televisions and phones.

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) for example recently found that “screen exposure at 12 months of age was associated with a 2-fold increased odds” of future sensory processing disorders. This is in addition to the AAP’s long standing recommendation of that babies younger than 18 months get no screen time at all because babies’ brains are still developing.

How to Activate Parental Controls on Your Child’s Devices – Apple Devices

Parents can choose what content is suitable and what’s not by accessing the area called Screentime in the iPhone/iPad Settings.  In “Screentime” you’ll see that restrictions can be set to filter out explicit material, but don’t stop there. Filtering out explicit material is good of course, but you can go deeper in to the Content Restriction area to control access to specific types of media. Here’s what we mean:

  1. go to Settings
  2. click Screentime
  3. select Content and Privacy Restrictions
  4. hit Content Restrictions
  5. At the bottom of this screen you’ll be able to click “Use Screen Time Passcode” to enter a 4-digit passcode to access the next section. This is a different passcode than the one used to open the phone and should only be known by the parent.

After choosing and confirming your passcode, you can access Content Restrictions and choose what ratings you feel are appropriate for: Movies (R, PG-13, PG, G), Books (clean or explicit), Apps, TV and Music (all ages, age 7+, age 14+).

In addition to obvious adult content sites, you might consider blocking sites a child could accidentally stumble upon.  Reddit for example, isn’t a site my 12 year old will actively seek out, but popular news and memes often originate there. So Reddit threads may come up first in search results for “funny cat meme,” or another innocent search. Clicking on that search result puts him on Reddit which is fine in itself, but now he’s literally 1 click away from content inappropriate for his age.

How to Activate Parental Controls on Your Child’s Devices – ChromeBooks and Android Devices:

Schools are increasingly requiring Chromebooks for elementary and middle schoolers and because of their price are a common choice for younger users.  Chromebooks allow teachers to communicate with the class and monitor learning app use and help kids to learn basic computer skills by completing writing assignments via GoogleDocs.  

Here’s how to keep a Chromebook safe:

1. Since Google is the default search engine, be sure SafeSearch is enabled (see above).

2. In order to block websites or content, a Chromebook requires the installation of “Chrome extensions” which are separate applications that can be dowloaded or purchased from the GooglePlay store.  As the name implies, this is just like Apple’s App Store and works the same way:

          – To access GooglePlay, simply type it into the Google browser.  

          – Type “website blockers” into the GooglePlay search field. 

          – You’ll see 5-10 choices of content blocking Apps that are free to download. Once you download them, you are able to type in specific sites or words to block. Once downloaded, these Apps can be accessed in the device’s settings and will also stay in the top right corner of the web browser.  BlockSite is the most popular App but there is no harm in downloading as many as you like. 

Activate Parental Controls on iphone
Activate Parental Controls on iPhone and iPad

Use a Parental Control Device like Gryphon

What’s Gryphon? Gryphon is a free-standing device that is placed in the home and requires download of an app to set up.  The WiFi Parental Control app allows you to filter inappropriate content, view each devices browsing history and suspend internet use. You can also set screen time limits.

How is this device used?  In addition to easy-to-use parental controls, the Gryphon gives all of your devices an extra layer of network safety by blocking ransomware and malware from coming in your home’s network. It protects your internet from hackers (no one will be able to access your baby monitor), but also manages and restricts access on each device. There were other items similar to Gryphon like Koala Safe or the Circle by Disney but those items have been discontinued.

Can it protect our devices too? The nice thing about this device is that parents can control all their kids devices from one central location so your 7 year old can have different restrictions than your 14 year old. Additionally the Gryphon offers malware protection for all connected devices.

Gryphon parental control device
Gryphon Parental Control System

How to Activate Parental Controls on Your Child’s Devices to Make Google Safer:

  1. Go to Google.com
  2. Click “settings” (located in the lower right corner on a computer, and in the 3 horizontal bars on the upper left on a phone.
  3. Click “Filter explicit results” if using a phone.
  4. Check the “Turn on SafeSearch” box on Safe Search Filters on a computer.    
activate Google safe search settings
Make sure Google Search settings are in SafeSearch mode

Filtering YouTube Content:

We’ve written before about YouTube Kids and how it’s mostly safe, but videos depicting suicide, sex and violence can still get through.  Curb this from happening by doing the following:

  1. On YouTube Kids Turn Auto-Play Mode OFF the: located in the upper right hand of your screen turning auto-play OFF ensures kids don’t get taken down the wrong path by having videos continually running.
  2. Keep Restricted Mode ON when using regular YouTube. This is found under Settings on YouTube.com.

YouTube’s algorithm isn’t perfect. With millions of videos uploaded every day and filters need time to check each one, questionable content definitely gets through. When videos are posted and then shared, each new version is another video YouTube needs to “catch”.

Your Family Screentime Plan

Even with every protection in place, it’s likely inevitable that your child will be exposed to inappropriate content for their age. This is because of the sheer amount of content being produced and because you’re depending on every device your child encounters has protections in place. If kids are playing on devices together, it’s okay to ask other parents what their screen time rules are. Insisting that devices be used while parents are present and keeping an eye on kids’ activity shows kids that the internet is a serious place. Parents can have expectations of kids’ behavior online just like in the real world.

For more guidance implementing sensible internet rules, check out the AAP’s Family Media Use Plan for families.

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