Newborn

Active Sleep and Newborns

Newborns can be so active in their sleep. Let me show you what newborn sleep looks like and why newborns might be so noisy and moving constantly during sleep.

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!

Newborn Sleep Schedule

Let’s talk about newborn sleep schedules, expectations, and wake windows in the first weeks and months.

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.

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.

Newborn Day-Night Confusion

Let’s discuss day-night confusion in newborns, what to do if your newborn has their days and nights mixed up, and how to correct day-night confusion.

My Baby Hates Tummy Time!

I am talking all about tummy time, why it’s important, what to do if your baby hates tummy time, and sharing some fun activities to do during tummy time!

What To Do if Your Baby Hates the Swaddle

Baby fighting the swaddle? Learn why swaddling is important and discover expert tips to help your baby love it (even if they seem to hate it now!)

Short Naps and Newborns

Let’s talk about short newborn naps, if you should you swaddle your newborn during the day, and when babies start taking longer naps.

How to Swaddle a Baby

I’m walking you through how to swaddle a baby step-by-step. Plus sharing my tips for safe swaddling and recommendations for the best swaddles for your baby.

How to Play With a Newborn

Baby play. Sounds so simple, right? It can be! Let’s talk about activities to do with a newborn and how to play with a newborn.

Witching Hour for Babies

Is your newborn fussy in the evening? Let’s talk whether it’s the witching hour, colic, or PURPLE crying. Plus I’m sharing my tips for how to help.

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.

Can Newborns Sleep on Their Side?

Is your newborn rolling to their side when you lay them down? Let’s talk about this newborn curl: why it happens and how it can impact sleep.

Gassy Baby at Night

Are you wondering how to help a gassy baby at night? Let me talk you through symptoms, the best sleeping position for gassy babies, positions to relieve gas in babies, and more.

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.

Which Taking Cara Babies Class Should I Take?

Are wondering which Taking Cara Babies class you should take? Do you want to know more about my classes? Let’s talk about them.

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.

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.

Breastfeeding 101

Let’s talk breastfeeding 101. I’m discussing breastfeeding for new moms, breastfeeding positions, why breastfeeding feels hard, and more tips and tricks to make nursing easier.

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.

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.

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.