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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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Chicago Area Resources for New Moms and Dads

updated June, 2 2024– The Chicago night doulas and baby nurses of Let Mommy Sleep have complied a list of helpful Chicago Area Resources for New Moms and Dads. We are not just a night nanny agency, but a postpartum overnight infant care provider that cares for the whole family. With the amount of national […]

The NoClock Nursing Method: How to Track Breastfeeding by Latch Count, Not Clock Time

The NoClock Nursing Method is an on-demand breastfeeding approach developed by Heidi Streufert RN BSN that tracks feeds by latch count rather than clock time. Instead of feeding every X hours for X minutes, parents make a check mark for each successful latch with sustained rhythmic sucking, aiming for at least 8 per 24 hours. […]

How to Swaddle Like a Pro

There’s a reason why every newborn in the hospital looks like a little burrito! Swaddling is one of the simplest and most effective ways to soothe a newborn and help them sleep better at night. Many parents tell us their baby “doesn’t like” to be swaddled, but in most cases, the wrap just isn’t snug […]

Best Age for Newborn Photos

Your baby will be gorgeous no matter what age, but the first two weeks are ideal for newborn photography. Babies are still curled and sleepy, making those classic posed shots easier to achieve. That said, beautiful newborn images can be captured anytime up to three months and you have not missed your window. Best Age […]

Preventing Falls to Keep Baby Safe

updated June 6, 2025 – Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries for children ages 0 to 19. Almost every parent can recall a moment when their little one pulled up, wobbled, or suddenly fell down. It only takes an instant, a turn of the head or a distracted moment, for an accident […]