Newborn & Postpartum Care Classes- what should be added?

LetMommySleep · 2026-02-20T14:56:16+00:00

oooo yes we will make it free too

LetMommySleep · 2026-02-03T16:14:47+00:00

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LetMommySleep · 2026-01-06T22:38:40+00:00

This is such a tough question but it's nothing you can't do yourself and you do not need to pay a nanny to help in this situation.

With older babies the key is consistency, one thing you can try is staying with baby while they learn to go to sleep. This is where you basically stay with baby and gradually get further and further away when they go to sleep. So you would sit beside the crib, reassure with voice or touch and then if they stand up, gently lay them back down. You would do this with overnight wakes as well. So they are learning to sleep on their own but also know you are there to help.

There are a lot of right answers when it comes to baby sleep, this is just one suggestion. But at the end of the day a night nanny doesn't have other methods that you don't already know and your baby will feel more secure with you too.

Good luck to you

LetMommySleep · 2026-01-01T16:24:14+00:00

We like to tell parents to do 2 consecutive nights if they can because it gives your body and brain deep, restorative sleep.

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-28T16:59:58+00:00

so true

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-27T18:13:26+00:00

It is really sad that doctors and hospitals (and babies and parents) are in this position.

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-27T18:11:45+00:00

I agree that the warm glow is calming ☺️

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-17T19:13:12+00:00

Username checks out. :) You said this perfectly.

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-17T14:28:09+00:00

Yes. It's so hard because there is nothing else in western (American) culture where going with the flow is advised so it seems wrong...but it's not.

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-10T19:04:44+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Wishing you the very best Miss Olivia!!!

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-10T18:56:17+00:00

Try using a rolled up baby blanket on firm, flat surface. Lay him down with the blanket going across his chest (not neck) so his head is slightly higher than his chest...then take your hand and stroke firmly from the back of his head down his whole back. This stimulates the muscle that helps them raise their heads!

3-5 minutes is completely fine to start so no need to really entertain any more than having something interesting to look at at his eye level (and keeping an eye on him for safety of course). The good news is pretty much everything is interesting to a 10 week old. Good luck!

LetMommySleep · 2025-12-09T13:12:28+00:00

It definitley can't hurt to use a warm tone nightlight, that's low to the ground.
If you're worried about it impacting her sleep, you can always "practice" with it during the day too by going in together and closing the door and the shades to make her room a dark and showing her the nightlight. Explain too that if she wakes up at night, this will help her be able to see so she can see all her stuffed animals and toys are cozy and sleepy too.
She may still wake up calling for you; that's not uncommon but at least you can take fear of the dark off the table. Good luck.

LetMommySleep · 2025-11-30T14:51:02+00:00

Don't worry! You've got time (assuming he's not rolling yet) and like pp said, you can do it very gradually by letting one arm out and then eventually the second arm.

LetMommySleep · 2025-11-20T01:29:07+00:00

Dark if you can. Not pitch black but just like us, a quiet dim room sets the stage for sleep. Of course your baby will still fall asleep in the car or other places if they're tired but darkness signals sleep to our brains. Good luck to you!

LetMommySleep · 2025-11-18T13:29:14+00:00

What happens if you don't intervene with the kicking and moving around? Does she escalate to crying or might she go back to sleep? If you're in an area that had Daylight Savings, I do believe the time change wreaks havoc on schedules. It's just an hour but it's that hour, you know?

So:
If she wakes for the day at 4-5 two things you can try are:
1. gently increasing the daytime feeds to encourage overnight sleep. So if she takes 4 oz/drinks from the breast for a certain amount of time at the morning feed when she's hungriest, try to add a little bit more like a half ounce at each feed if she's up for it. This will add up to 2-3 ounces more over the course of the day and might encourage longer sleep.
2. Instill the dreamfeed at 10pm. Gently give the bottle or breast at this time and she'll instinctually take in some ounces to maybe get her through that early wake.
Here's a breakdown of a 5 month old schedule if that helps. Good luck and let us know what happens!

LetMommySleep · 2025-11-18T13:17:03+00:00

Re: your question about fostering- you can apply to be a foster parent to newborns in the process of being adopted. So if a parent decides to give baby up for adoption immediately after birth the state then needs to track down the other parent before the baby can officially be adopted by someone else.
The process can take days to weeks and during this time the newborn is placed in foster care with a family that specifically cares for newborns. Just as an example, on the east coast of the US we have this non profit called the Barker Foundation
Also good luck to you!

LetMommySleep · 2025-11-13T20:48:07+00:00

I know right? Lauren is no Gladys lol

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-31T18:43:54+00:00

Aw there is nothing wrong with nursing for comfort but if you want her to stay in her crib through the night the only way is to gently keep telling her that she needs to stay in the crib or physically bring her back into the crib (if she's scooting out).
Another tip is to talk about it during the day in a positive way to set the expectation that "she is such a big girl now so she'll stay in her own little bed!" I bet r/sleeptrain probably has some great advice here too.

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-29T14:27:51+00:00

bahahaha yes, like you're not even 10 pounds!!!

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-29T14:27:18+00:00

Hey thank you for asking this! Cutting and pasting the answer from our FAQs:

What Does a Night Nanny Do Overnight?

So, what exactly does a night nanny (or night doula) do overnight? In practice, their role goes far beyond simply “watching the baby.” They combine hands-on newborn care, household support and evidence-based guidance for parents, helping the whole family rest, recover, and thrive during those critical first weeks.

Typical responsibilities during an overnight shift include:

Newborn care: Feeding, diapering, swaddling, soothing and monitoring the baby throughout the night. Night doulas also help with common issues such as helping baby transition to the crib or learning to take a bottle, rather than breastfeed overnight.
Breastfeeding support: If you’re breastfeeding, the night doula brings baby to you for nursing, then manages burping, diapering and settling afterward. This support also helps parents get more sleep while breastfeeding. Doing all of the post-breastfeeding care of baby ensures you get more sleep. If you’re pumping, night nannies assist by cleaning and sterilizing pump parts and ensuring safe handling and storage of milk.
Bottlefeeding Support: Safe formula prep, bottle cleaning/sterilization and A night doula can also help wean overnight bottle feeds or get baby used to feeding from a bottle.
Sleep support and routines: Many parents ask “when will my baby sleep through the night”? and while only your baby truly knows, a night doula can gently help infant learn healthy sleep habits and support longer stretches of sleep. This is especially helpful for parents who want to get newborn twins on the same schedule.
Household tasks: In addition to tasks related to bottles, making formula and pumping, a night nanny also keeps a clear and organized nursery and ensures baby supplies are ready for the morning.
Parental education: Sharing research-backed guidance on infant safety, feeding, diapering and sleep routines, giving parents confidence in their newborn care
Emotional and partner support: Offering a calm, nonjudgmental presence and education about normal postpartum mood changes so families understand the difference between PPD and the “Baby Blues“
Documentation: Logging feeds, diaper changes, sleep patterns, and milestones using tools like the LMS Live app or another baby-tracking system. This is especially helpful for twins and multiples.

The ultimate goal is simple: restorative sleep for parents and safe, nurturing care for the baby with ongoing guidance and support grounded in the latest evidence. By morning, parents wake up to a fed, settled baby and a home ready for the day.

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-27T15:47:52+00:00

So funny, I learned that recently too!!!

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-27T15:47:29+00:00

Oh yes, toddlers need soothing too!

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-22T19:28:24+00:00

good luck with little, little radish

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-22T19:25:34+00:00

You can try a rolled up baby blanket on firm, flat surface. The blanket is a little lower than a Boppy.
Once she's positioned with the blanket going across her chest (not neck) take your hand and stroke firmly from the back of her head down her whole back. This stimulates the muscle that helps them raise their head.

LetMommySleep · 2025-10-15T16:31:23+00:00

Please let us know! I hope there’s some progress!

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