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Newborn Care Blog
Daily, evidence-based articles on newborn sleep, feeding, safe sleep, and postpartum recovery — written by a DNT-Certified Newborn Care Specialist serving New York and New Jersey families.
- June 18, 20266 min readsleepnewbornfirst month
Newborn Sleep Schedule: What to Expect in the First Month
A certified Newborn Care Specialist explains realistic newborn sleep patterns week-by-week, plus gentle routines that protect parents' rest in NY and NJ homes.
Read article - June 17, 20265 min readsafe sleepAAPSIDS
Safe Sleep for Newborns: AAP Guidelines, Translated
A plain-English summary of the American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep recommendations every NY and NJ parent should set up before baby comes home.
Read article - June 16, 20267 min readfeedingbreastfeedingbottle
Breastfeeding, Bottle, or Both: Feeding Choices in the First Weeks
Real-world feeding guidance from a Newborn Care Specialist — what supply, latch, pumping, and combo-feeding actually look like in the first month.
Read article - June 15, 20265 min readnewborn care specialistpostpartumdoula
What Is a Newborn Care Specialist? (And How They Differ From a Night Nurse or Doula)
Clear definitions of Newborn Care Specialist, postpartum doula, baby nurse, and night nanny — and how to choose the right support for your family.
Read article - June 14, 20266 min readnew parentschecklistNYCNJ
Preparing for Baby: A Practical Checklist for NYC and NJ Parents
A tri-state focused newborn prep checklist — nursery setup, pediatrician selection, hospital paperwork, and the gear that actually matters in small apartments.
Read article - June 13, 20265 min readpostpartumovernightmental health
Why Overnight Newborn Care Protects Postpartum Recovery
Sleep deprivation, mood, and milk supply are deeply connected. Here is how overnight Newborn Care Specialist support changes recovery for new parents.
Read article - June 12, 20266 min readsoothingcolicfussy baby
Soothing a Fussy Newborn: The 5 S's and What I Actually Use
Hands-on soothing techniques from a Newborn Care Specialist — the 5 S's, paced bottle adjustments, gas relief positions, and when to call the pediatrician.
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