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Infant Pulse Oximetry: Owlet and More

Updated, July 2, 2025 – Wearable devices for newborns notify parents and caregivers if babies’ heart rates or oxygen levels are out of the normal range. While many parents report the devices give peace of mind, some were pulled from the shelves in 2021 and many are still for sale. So should you use one […]

Newborn Breathing Patterns: What’s Normal?

Updated October 18, 2025 – Understanding your newborn’s breathing patterns can feel a little. The pauses, the quick breaths, the tiny sighs; it all looks so different from adult breathing. This guide, Newborn Breathing Patterns: What’s Normal? written with input from Let Mommy Sleep’s registered nurses and newborn care experts, explains what’s normal, when to call the […]

Night Nannies Baby Registry Must-Haves for TWINS!

updated April 3, 2026written by Denise Iacona Stern, Founder of Let Mommy Sleep and mom of twins +1 – So you’re having twins, congratulations! It can be overwhelming but preparation with a well-planned registry makes a real difference. The biggest shift from one baby to two isn’t just buying double. It’s choosing items that reduce […]

CDC Health Alert: Parechovirus in Newborns & Infants

The CDC has issued a health advisory that a particularly dangerous strain of parechovirus called PeV-A3 is currently circulating in the United States. CDC Health Alert: Parechovirus in Newborns & Infants describes this illness and how parents can keep their infants safe. CDC Health Alert: Parechovirus in Newborns & Infants As the CDC alert states: […]

Choking First Aid for Infants

last updated Jan 1, 2026 to include new choking first aid guidelines– Choking is a common cause of injury and death in children. While this sounds scary, the good news is that choking is usually preventable. By learning choking first aid for infants and how to reduce risks, parents and caregivers can respond quickly and […]