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Your Postpartum Survival Guide: 5 Self-Care Strategies for Thriving After Birth

Written by: Dr. Jill Zechowy, MD, MS

Your well-being matters, especially after baby arrives. The postpartum period is a whirlwind of hormonal fluctuations, sleepless nights, and physical recovery following childbirth. While caring for your little one can feel all-consuming, caring for yourself is equally important. But with a...

Why You’re Still Tired After Baby Sleeps Through the Night

I’m More Tired Than My Kid: Why Parents Still Struggle With Sleep After Baby Sleeps Through the Night Written by: Dr. Sunita Osborn Listen to a Guided Rest Meditation ->...

Tired mom yawning in bedroom, holding infant

Are Baby Sleep Trackers Making Parents Sleepless?

By Kelly Brown, RN, Pediatric Nurse & Mom In the quiet hours of the night, when a baby stirs and a monitor blares an alert, parents jolt awake. Not because...

The Ultimate Guide to Soothing & Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Helping Your Baby Rest

Summer brings longer days, warmer nights, and a shift in sleep routines that can throw off even the most consistent sleepers. Whether you're navigating newborn cries, four-month sleep regressions, or...

How to Teach A Baby to Self-Soothe (Plus, 5 Steps to Success)

Self-soothing can allow baby to access longer sleep cycles, and it allows parents to experience longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep. Plus, independent sleep is believed to support baby’s cognition and...

Harbor Family: Mom, Dad, Baby Girl, Toddler Son in nursery

A Remote Night Nanny Success Story!

Meet Harbor Parents, Jaclyn & Derek. When they welcomed their daughter Elizabeth in January, they anticipated some sleepless nights. However, Elizabeth's sleep patterns were vastly different from their first child,...

Why Dads Need Sleep Support Too

Parenting is a team effort and sleep deprivation doesn’t play favorites. Whether it’s midnight feedings, frequent wake ups, or the constant “is the monitor on?” checks, both moms and dads...

Surviving Newborn Crying: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Colic

By: Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN Have you sometimes felt like no matter what you do, your baby won’t stop crying? You’ve fed them. Changed them. Rocked them. Walked endless laps...

The Science of Sleep Coaching—Why Teaching Babies to Sleep Benefits the Whole Family

By Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN The Sleep Training Debate Few parenting topics spark as much debate as sleep training. Some parents swear by it, crediting structured sleep methods with restoring...

The Dream Feed: A New Parent's Guide Against Sleep Deprivation

Dream feeds can help newborns and new parents get more sleep. Learn from Harbor’s infant care experts about how they work, how to implement them, and when it’s time to...

Sleep & Tummy Time: Why Your Baby Needs Both for Healthy Development

Written by: Dr. Maral Amani, PT, DPT If you’re a parent to a newborn, you may have received questions from elders about why tummy time is so important, or...

Celebrate Sleep Awareness Week with Harbor

To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week, hosted annually by the National Sleep Foundation, we’ve rounded up our favorite sleep health-related resources for babies and parents, alike. Read on for guidance from...

Sleep-Deprived and Struggling: How New Parents’ Sleep Loss Impacts Job Performance and Retention

Surviving on little, broken sleep every night while managing the demands of a new baby and a full-time job is a daily reality for many new parents. Over 60% of...

The Gift of Sleep: Why It’s Essential for Baby and Parent Health

As parents, we often hear about how critical it is for babies to sleep well—but let’s not forget that your rest is equally essential. A well-rested parent and baby make...

Navigating Early Morning Wake-Ups: Why They Happen and How to Manage Them

Ah, the 4–6 AM wake-up call. Parents know it all too well: the early morning hours when your little one decides it’s time to start the day, even if you’re...

Get Personalized Parenting Support from Harbor: Sleep, Feeding & Infant Care

Our pediatric sleep specialists, lactation consultants, and infant care specialists are always a click, call, or text away. Read on for what to expect from your Harbor CareTeam consultation and...

Introducing the Bye Bye Baby Biometrics Advocacy Group

As both a parent and the CEO of a company in the infant care space, I've watched a disturbing trend unfold in our industry for far too long: the shameless...

Ways to Prevent Pacifier-Related Nighttime Wakings

Being woken up at night because baby lost their pacifier can be frustrating. And while finding ways to eliminate the need to replace baby’s pacifier can improve sleep quality for...

Harbor Experts: Navigating Your Child's Sleep as a Team

Written by Harbor Council Member: Dr. Sunita Osborn. While the structure of your family or support system may impact how directly involved each partner is with your child’s sleep, you’ll...

How To Navigate Nighttime Diaper Changes

Nighttime diaper changes present parents with a conundrum: do you disturb their rest for a damp diaper? While many babies will need nighttime diaper changes until they’re sleeping through the...

How To Get Your Toddler to Sleep

The toddler stage gives you a lot to look forward to. As your little one becomes more talkative, their personality will continue to blossom and they’ll seek out opportunities to...

How To Know When To Use A Sleep Sack

Swaddles and sleep sacks are two essential tools in a parent’s arsenal when it comes to encouraging better sleep for babies. Both are cozy wraps that provide comfort, security, and...

Creating a Successful Bedtime Routine

Crafting a bedtime routine for your child is crucial for their overall well-being. As parents ourselves, we understand how exhausting bedtime can be. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive guide...

Why Getting in All Your Sleep Cycles Matters, Especially for Parents

We often think of good sleep as getting in enough hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least seven hours for most adults. This amount can be challenging to...

How Feeding and Stomach Troubles Impact Sleep

You may have heard that all babies do is eat, poop, and sleep. This is pretty accurate early on, and what it means for new parents is that their lives...

Help! My Toddler Won't Sleep

Sleep regressions typically coincide with major developmental milestones in children. One of the more challenging regressions occurs around 18 months when toddlers begin to assert themselves. With their newfound independence...

Why It’s Never Too Early To Healthy Sleep Habits with Pediatric Sleep Expert, Melissa O'Neill

Harbor recently spoke with Melissa O’Neill, RNC-NIC, BSN, a former NICU nurse and founder of Newborn Nightingales. While she taught families how to care for their new babies in her capacity...

Causes, Solutions, and Tips for Infant Sleep Regressions

Sleep regressions, defined as deviations from a child’s typical sleep habits, are a normal part of a baby’s development. Just when you think you’ve gotten into a rhythm with sleep...

7 Tips for Healthier Adult Sleep

Good sleep hygiene allows parents to better care for their children. Staying active, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and seeking out biometric data can lead to better sleep.

Balancing Structure and Flexibility with Pediatric Sleep Expert Dr. Judith Owens

When raising children, structure is everything. A routine gives your little ones a sense of security and allows you to better organize and manage your time. At the same time,...

Celebrating National Sleep Awareness Week 2024

The National Sleep Foundation is celebrating Sleep Awareness Week from March 10–16 this year. Now in its 26th year, Sleep Awareness Week aims to educate people on the relationship between...

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