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Why “Don’t Wake a Sleeping Baby” Isn’t the Whole Story

Why “Don’t Wake a Sleeping Baby” Isn’t the Whol...

 - By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS. - Twenty-seven years at the bedside have taught me that nearly every piece of parenting advice has an asterisk—especially the old saying “Never...

Why “Don’t Wake a Sleeping Baby” Isn’t the Whol...

 - By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS. - Twenty-seven years at the bedside have taught me that nearly every piece of parenting advice has an asterisk—especially the old saying “Never...

Summer Baby

Summer Skincare & Sun Safety for Newborns: A Ba...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  As a baby nurse with over 27 years of experience caring for newborns, I’ve seen firsthand how vulnerable our tiniest humans are—especially during...

Summer Skincare & Sun Safety for Newborns: A Ba...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  As a baby nurse with over 27 years of experience caring for newborns, I’ve seen firsthand how vulnerable our tiniest humans are—especially during...

Why “Back to Sleep” Still Matters: A Lifesaving Habit for Babies

Why “Back to Sleep” Still Matters: A Lifesaving...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  It’s one of the first things parents are told in the hospital: “Always place your baby on their back to sleep.” This simple...

Why “Back to Sleep” Still Matters: A Lifesaving...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS -  It’s one of the first things parents are told in the hospital: “Always place your baby on their back to sleep.” This simple...

Creating a Day-Night Routine for Your Newborn: Why It Matters

Creating a Day-Night Routine for Your Newborn: ...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS - During those early newborn days, time often feels like a blur—for both baby and parents. That’s perfectly normal. Newborns aren’t born knowing when...

Creating a Day-Night Routine for Your Newborn: ...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS - During those early newborn days, time often feels like a blur—for both baby and parents. That’s perfectly normal. Newborns aren’t born knowing when...

Newborn Sleep Health and Swaddling

Critical Role of Newborn Sleep Health - and How...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS - Sleep isn’t just a luxury for new parents—it’s essential for a newborn’s development. During the first weeks and months of life, a baby’s...

Critical Role of Newborn Sleep Health - and How...

By Monica Bykov, RN, IBCLC, NCS - Sleep isn’t just a luxury for new parents—it’s essential for a newborn’s development. During the first weeks and months of life, a baby’s...

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