A prenatal program for parents-to-be and parents of newborns up to 9 weeks from due date.
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Learn how to lay a healthy foundation for sleep right from the very beginning.
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You're being proactive, taking baby classes on feeding, diapering, bathing and umbilical cord care. But they glossed over newborn sleep in your prenatal classes.Â
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You know your baby is too young for sleep training...you just want to know tips and strategies that will help your newborn sleep as much as she needs, while not developing every bad habit in the sleep dept!
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Do any of these sound familiar?
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You know you're not supposed to do sleep training until much later...but are you really supposed to hold your baby for all naps?
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Routines are so important...but when should you start doing them?
 - You want the nursery to look perfect...but also make sure it's set up correctly and most importantly, safe! You want to know what items you need, and what you can skip and save your money on!
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You wonder if your baby is tired and ready for a nap...but when you try to put him down, the nap is a fail!
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Your baby is showing signs of wanting to roll over...now what?? How do you help him figure this new milestone out quicker?
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You're so exhausted and you know things will get better, but you just need someone to tell you 2-3 things to try to focus on right now!
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I get it.
I've been in your sleepy shoes...
I took ALLLLL the classes. Even signed hubby up for Daddy Bootcamp. And with my first, I felt they had prepared me because he was a pretty easy baby.
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Then #2 came along. Cute as can be, but with some health issues and a VERY different temperament!
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My two were completely different as newborns (and continued to be very different as they grew up!) and I wish I had had someone to tell me what was normal, what to expect and what I could do day-to-day to help us get through those first couple of months with a newborn.
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That's me. I can help get you through that newborn fog, where you don't know what day it is or when you last showered! Together we can lay a healthy foundation for sleep for your newborn.
Kim, I didn’t know how I was going to go back to work after maternity leave waking up every hour.Â
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Working with you before I headed back to work was the best thing I could’ve done – I enjoyed the last couple of weeks of maternity leave so much more since I was getting more sleep and I could function at work when I got back. And the best part is that my baby loves sleeping in his crib. A miracle after him only sleeping on me for so long :) Thank you!!!
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Casey, mom to 9 week old
New York City, NY
Introducing
The Newborn Foundations Program is for parents-to-be and parents of newborns up to age 9 weeks who want to know what to expect about newborn sleep and guidance and tips on teaching their newborn healthy sleep skills from the start. This is NOT a sleep training program.
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Here's what is included in your 1-1 coaching:
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Nursery AssessmentÂ
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We'll do a virtual walk through of your bedroom (if baby will start out there) and your baby's bedroom to assess light, sound, temperature, furniture placement, sleepwear and any items that are needed (or are a hazard) for safe and optimal sleep.
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Newborn Foundations Call
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This is a 60-75 minute call where I'll share:Â
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- What’s normal for newborn sleep and what to expect
- Signs of tiredness in newborns and knowing when they’re ready for a nap/bedtime
- 3 goals to work towards in these first few months to encourage your baby not to be dependent on sleep props
- How to start getting your baby used to sleeping in the crib or bassinet (instead of being held or always in the swing)
- Routines for bedtime and naps and learning how to start working towards a schedule to separate day from night
- How to set up nursery for optimal and safe sleep – including items that are helpful to buy and (popular!) ones that you don’t need
- Looking ahead – when will sleep start improving!
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One 15-Minute Follow-up Call
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You can schedule this follow-up call anytime before your baby is 11 weeks old.
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I took all the classes and read all the books, and I quickly realized how much I didn’t know about infant sleep.
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Those first few weeks (months!) are so hard, but you helped make them easier. You gave me tips and guidelines so I would know what I should be doing (and how to avoid all those “traps” that new moms fall into like using the swing all the time or holding your baby for each nap). I knew that what we were teaching her now would pay off later so she would be a healthier sleeper – and we would all be getting more sleep soon! Thank you for helping us teach her to be such an amazing sleeper!
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Kate, mom to 8 week old
Chicago, IL
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A friend had worked with Kim with her toddler and mentioned she offered a newborn program when I told her none of the prenatal baby classes we took - all five of them?! addressed sleep. My husband and I had the foundations call before our son was born - when we weren't yet sleep deprived! - and could absorb all the info. Then those two follow-up calls were a godsend to know what was happening with our son's sleep was normal and she reminded us of a few tips we had forgotten! Once he was ready to drop night feeds and start sleeping through the night, the process was so much easier because we already had laid a great foundation.
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Christine, mom to 4 week old
Washington, D.C.
Ready to get all the newborn sleep advice?
Ready? Here's what you need to do:
It's simple.
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Just click the button below to schedule the foundations call to find a time that works for you and your spouse!
Frequently asked questions
Here are a few answers to our most common questions:
IS THIS A SLEEP TRAINING PROGRAM?
No! Sleep training can happen when your baby is at least 3-4 months old. This is a program to lay the foundation for healthier sleep skills.
IS IT BETTER TO DO THIS PROGRAM BEFORE BABY IS BORN OR AFTER?
It's up to you! The benefit of doing it before baby arrives is that you'll be less sleep deprived with fewer distractions and can make sure you set the nursery up properly. The benefit of doing it after your baby arrives is that the information will be fresh in your mind and you'll have an idea of your baby's temperament.
WHAT IF I WANT MORE SUPPORT AFTER I USE MYÂ FOLLOW-UP CALL?
If you'd like to schedule additional calls or a week of email, those are available for an additional fee.
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WHY IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED FOR BABIES UP TO 9 WEEKS BUT CALLS CAN BE USED UNTIL 11 WEEKS?
Families should start the program before their baby is 9 weeks old so they have a few weeks to use the follow-up calls before their baby is 11 weeks.Â
Before you go...Â
I just want to say congratulations on your new baby. It's such a big transition bringing a newborn home and it'll feel like you're in survival mode for a bit.
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But it gets better. Â
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That newborn fog doesn't last forever :)
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If you'd like me to help you get through this exciting time with more knowledge and support, I'm here to help!