Newborn

All articles in the Newborn series.

Active Sleep and Newborns

Newborns can be so active in their sleep. Let me show you what newborn sleep can really look like and why babies can be so active while sleeping.

baby yawning with eyes closed displaying newborn sleepy cues

Understanding Newborn Sleepy Cues

Sleepy cues are the signs your newborn uses to communicate that he’s tired, ready for a nap, or overtired. Let's talk about sleepy cues!

Is your newborn feeding every hour and not sleeping?

Is your newborn feeding every hour and not sleeping? Let's talk about full feedings, newborn snacking, and keeping your baby awake during feedings.

Newborn baby being put in crib awake with parent's hadn't on their chest to help them fall asleep

How Do I Get My Newborn Baby to Sleep in a Crib?

Do you have a newborn who will only sleep in your arms, cries when put down, or won’t sleep in the bassinet? I can help.

Witching Hour for Babies

Have you heard of the witching hour? Some even call this colic. Let's talk about it and I'll share my tips to help with reflux and colic.

expectant mom holding belly thinking about baby sleep

5 Things Every Expectant Parent Needs To Know About Baby Sleep

Are you expecting a baby and worried about baby sleep? Let me talk you through the 5 most important things you need to know about your baby's sleep.

newborn on Dad's shoulder covering face with hand after a short nap

Short Naps and Newborns

Do you have a newborn? Are you experiencing short naps? Let's talk about short naps and newborns, why they happen, and what can help.

baby laying sleeping with monitors in the NICU

Bonding in the NICU

The NICU is a place where miracles take place. But no one expects to be there. Many wonder about bonding in the NICU. Let's talk about it.

subway sandwich being used to demonstrate breastfeeding basics

Breastfeeding Basics as Taught by a Subway Sandwich

Planning to breastfeed? Let me walk you step-by-step through breastfeeding basics and helpful hints that I learned as a postpartum and neonatal ICU nurse.

The Dream Feed

When you look up the dream feed you can find so many "rules" and opinions. Let me simplify it for you, discuss what it is, how it looks, and when to use it.

Baby awake in rock n play being supervised, weaning out of unsafe sleep products

Ditching Unsafe Sleep Products

Cara discusses how to safely wean out of baby sleep products amidst the AAP recommendation that the Rock N Play is unsafe for baby sleep.

Swaddled baby laying with eyes open and pacifier in mouth

Newborns Sleeping with Pacifiers: Everything You Need to Know

Let's talk about how to introduce the pacifier, why I love pacifiers, and what to do if the pacifier keeps falling out of your baby's mouth.

swaddled newborn contently looking at the camera

Should I Swaddle My Baby?

I get so many questions about swaddles and swaddling! Let's talk about swaddling so that you can make the best decision for your family.

New parents with masks on holding newborn in the NICU

Transitioning Home from the NICU

Do you have a baby in the NICU who is about to come home? I'm here to help. Let's talk about transitioning home from the NICU.

newborn baby laying on floor holding a toy showing

Baby Play for Newborns

Baby play. It sounds so simple, right? It can be! But, if you’re unsure of what to do with your newborn, I can help! Let's talk about play for newborns.

Safe Sleep Checklist

Having a great little sleeper is wonderful, but I also want you to have a safe sleeper. Here's my safe sleep checklist for babies 0-12 months.

awake baby looking up at parent after false start bedtime

False Start Bedtimes

Does your baby wake up 30 or 45 minutes after bedtime? Let’s talk through 5 common causes of those false start bedtimes and how you can resolve them.

baby yawning after being up all night with day-night confusion

5 Steps to Correct Your Newborn's Day-Night Confusion

Do you have a newborn who likes to sleep all day and be up all night? You’re not alone. Day-night confusion is so common in newborns. Let's talk about it.

Top Tips to Help with Baby Acne

Have you heard of baby acne? I know those red bumps might be upsetting, but I want to reassure you. Let’s talk about what you can do to help baby acne.

happy one month old baby during awake time

1 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Let's talk about your 1 month old. I’d love to show you a 1 month old sleep schedule and answer some common questions that I get about babies this age.

mom holding happy two month old during wake window

2 Month Old Sleep Schedule

Looking for 2 month old sleep schedule? Let me show you what a flexible schedule can look like and answer some common questions about wake windows, naps, and more.