Should You Wake a Sleeping Baby?
I’m answering all of your questions about when you should wake a sleeping baby, like waking your newborn to feed, waking a sick baby, and more.
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Hey there! I'm Cara.
I'm a neonatal nurse, wife of a pediatrician, and a certified pediatric sleep consultant. I'm also a mom to four kids, so I know first-hand how important good sleep is for your entire family.
I created Taking Cara Babies to help babies and toddlers sleep so the whole family can thrive. Let’s meet your child right where they are developmentally with strategies that match your family’s priorities and lifestyle.
Cara Dumaplin
Founder of Taking Cara Babies & proud mama
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Not sure how? My classes will teach you everything you need to confidently handle sleep so your whole family can thrive.
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