What Is The Witching Hour And How To Help Soothe Your Baby To Sleep

While “the witching hour” sounds like something out of a spooky campfire story, it’s really just a naturally occurring phenomenon or phase that occurs with many babies. It can be stressful, but it is perfectly normal. The challenge comes with both knowing what it is and then knowing how to deal with it successfully. In … Read more

5 Tips To Help Prevent Your Baby From Peeing Through Their Diaper At Night

Dealing with nighttime diaper leaks can be no fun for parents and babies alike. This common phenomenon is something that many parents have to deal with, so you’re not alone in this at all! In today’s blog, we wanted to explore this topic again with an eye toward helping you and baby stay dry all … Read more

5 Sleep Basics To Incorporate In 2025 For Your Family’s Best Sleep Ever

Sleep is so important to so many factors in our lives. As parents of young children, even infants, we know that it is also something that is hard to get enough of, even if you really want to! In today’s article, we’re going to explore some techniques that you can start using in 2025 and … Read more

Happy Holidays From The Early Weeks (And Some Baby Safety Tips!)

Happy Holidays! We wanted to do a holiday themed blog post this year to help celebrate our little ones and how this time of year is so special to them, from day one. So, thank you for reading and for being a part of our community. Outside of our sincerest and most heartfelt holiday wishes, … Read more

3 Signs Your Baby Is Not Sleeping Deeply

The importance of sleep for a baby cannot be overstated! But, what if your child is sleeping relatively well for long stretches, but that sleep isn’t as impactful or as restorative as it could be? Today, we’re going to talk about some signs that you can look out for to tell if your baby is … Read more

How To Get Things Done When You Have A Velcro Baby

    Expertise You Need: Certified Master Pediatric Sleep Consultant Certified Advanced Newborn Care Specialist (2016-2022) Board Certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner 16 years professional childcare experience Certified Postpartum Doula (2015-2022) Travel & ROTA Nanny Katie has over 16 years experience working with children of all ages. As a Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Newborn Care Specialist, … Read more

Should I Give My Baby A Bottle Before Bedtime?

There has been a lot of talk lately on popular social media platforms about whether or not you should feed your baby just before putting them down for bedtime. In today’s blog, we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of doing just that. As always, give us a shout out on social or in … Read more

How To Help Your Little One Sleep When They Have A Cold

Before you become a parent, people try to prepare you for things like not getting enough sleep or having to deal with dirty diapers and baby barf, but what they don’t prepare you for is how heartbreaking it is to see your little baby suffer from a cold. And the worst thing is that there … Read more

Christmas Tree Decorating, Toddler Edition

toddler decorating christmas tree

The holidays are such a fun time of year, especially if you have a toddler or two at home. In most homes, decorating the Christmas tree is a much looked forward to annual event and may involve multiple Christmas festivities including music, a big dinner, and lots of eggnog!   Although fun and family inclusive, … Read more

Why An Earache Can Derail Your Child’s Sleep

Mom holding baby while Doctor inspects ear

Ear infections are no fun for both parent and child. They are unfortunately rather common as nearly five out of every six children will have one before the age of three in the U.S. according to the NIH. An earache can have many causes, which include cold and flu viruses, and bacterial infections among others. … Read more

Daylight savings, “Falling Back” & Your Baby / Child

Toddler and daylight savings

It’s that time of year where we start getting calls and emails from clients in a bit of a worry or slight panic. “How do we adjust for the time change?” “Is this going to be as awful as we think it will be?” “What is the best way for us to prepare Daylight Savings!?” … Read more