Newborn Care
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
Your crash course in newborn life—from diaper changes and bath time to soothing techniques and developmental milestones. These guides are built for real parents, blending practical how-tos with expert insights to help you feel confident, connected, and calm in those first weeks at home.
How to create an ideal sleep environment for your baby
Are you wondering how to create an ideal sleep environment for your baby? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’ll share the three main components needed to foster a healthy sleep space. Spoiler, these tips usually work wonders for children and adults, too! Temperature Room temperature plays...
Car Seat Installation in Chicago, IL
Whether you're a first time parent or a seasoned one, buckling your infant into their car seat for the first time can be truly intimidating--especially when you're facing Chicago traffic with a newborn! Suddenly, your baby is on the outside and it's your job to keep them safe! Proper car...
Eat. Play. Sleep.
What IS Eat Play Sleep? Should I put my baby on a nap schedule? What IS an appropriate nap schedule for a newborn? If you ask ten different moms what’s typical for newborn sleep you will undoubtably get ten different answers. If you ask ten different sleep professionals what’s typical...
Is my newborn teething?
Teething is a natural process during which a baby's teeth start to emerge through the gums. While the exact timing of teething can vary from child to child, most babies will begin teething around 6 months of age. However, rarely teething can start at 3 months of age of earlier!...
Should I use a pacifier with my newborn [or will it cause nipple confusion]?
That is the question! Pacifiers are a hot topic. Should you use a pacifier, that's ultimately up to you as parents. But as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, sleep consultant and lactation educator...I am very pro Paci. Let me explain why: Pacifier Concern number one: Pacifiers will effect breastfeeding...
How to Find Your Perfect Night Nurse in Manhattan
Nighttime support is a game-changer for new parents. These skilled professionals provide overnight care for your newborn, allowing you to get much-needed rest during those challenging early weeks and months. If you're looking for a NYC baby night nurse in Manhattan, here's what you need to know. Understanding Night Nurse...
When to Transition Your Baby Out of a Bassinet
There are countless first milestones in your baby’s first months of life. One big one that can sneak up on parents is outgrowing the bassinet. Bassinets are a wonderful first option for safe sleep during the newborn phase. They’re portable, safe, and just the right snug size for a brand...
Bottle Feeding Refusal [My baby is refusing their bottle]
Has your baby been taking a bottle like a champ and then suddenly feeding them feels like a huge struggle? Bottle feeding refusal is frustrating; We are here to help! Is your baby breastfeeding and refusing to try a bottle? Check that out here. While a baby that has been...
Best Online Newborn Care Classes
Becoming a new parent is one of life's most exciting and overwhelming experiences. Whether you're welcoming a baby through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption, those first few months can feel like a whirlwind of immense joy - and stressful uncertainty. That's where Baby Care Classes comes in - providing expert guidance...
Live-In 24/7 Care vs. Live-Out Newborn Care: What’s the Difference?
You're having a baby - congratulations! Everyone and their mother is telling you how crucial having help will be with a newborn. But what kind of professional newborn care is right for your family? Two distinct options are live in 24/7 newborn care vs. live-out newborn care. In this post,...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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