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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.
We also provide evidence based education and ongoing support to parents.
Updated April 13, 2023 – The Public Health Emergency for COVID19 formally ends on May 11, 2023. We know of course that COVID “ended” before this date for many. As restrictions have eased we are no longer quarantining between families or requiring testing unless symptoms present. However, we are continuing to do the following and […]
As a Postpartum doula and night nanny my biggest piece of advice to new parents is to get out and enjoy the Chicago summers. I know this may be easier said than done, but much can be accomplished with the guidance of your night nurse. Check out our list of 50 Activities for Baby by […]
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 […]
A dreamfeed is a feeding given to your sleeping baby between 10-11pm — before you go to bed — so they sleep longer overnight. By feeding baby while they’re still drowsy, you align their longest sleep stretch with yours, potentially giving both of you 4-6 uninterrupted hours. When seeking ways to help baby sleep longer […]
They eat constantly because they take in small amounts at a time. This blog answers the question, How big is a newborn’s stomach?
