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Sleep and Physical Development: How Rested and Babies and Beyond PT Support Your Parenting Journey

Bringing home a new baby comes with excitement—and a lot of questions. At Rested, we’ve partnered with Babies and Beyond Physical Therapy to support families with a holistic approach that nurtures both sleep and physical development.

Many parents don’t realize just how connected these two areas are. Physical discomfort or developmental delays can lead to disrupted sleep, while poor sleep can slow down important milestones like rolling, sitting, and crawling.

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The Ultimate Night Nurse Experience: More Than Just Baby Care

Sleepless nights don’t have to be the norm for new parents. At Rested, we offer an overnight infant care experience that goes far beyond traditional night nursing. Imagine a trusted Infant Care Specialist by your baby's side all night—caring, comforting, and supporting healthy sleep habits while you rest.

From diaper changes and bottle sanitization to personalized sleep training and detailed overnight reports, we handle it all—so you can wake up rested, informed, and ready to enjoy those precious moments with your baby.

Ready to reclaim your nights? Discover how our holistic, full-service approach is changing the game for families in the newborn stage.

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Finding Gratitude in the Chaos: A New Parent's Guide to Thanksgiving

Navigating your first Thanksgiving with a newborn? It's like trying to coordinate a military operation – if your soldiers needed milk every 2 hours and had a meltdown without their afternoon nap. From designating a 'Sleep Captain' (sorry, Uncle Bob, someone has to watch those wake windows) to mastering the art of speed-eating turkey between feeds, this guide helps new parents survive the holiday chaos. Remember: your baby doesn't know it's Thanksgiving, and they certainly won't appreciate your aunt's famous sweet potato casserole. But with some strategic planning, you can enjoy both your mashed potatoes AND keep your little one's sleep schedule intact. Because let's face it – cold turkey is so 2022, but a well-rested baby is always in season.

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Setting Your Night Nurse Up for Success with Sleep Training 

Set your night nurse up for success with effective sleep training techniques! Discover tips to optimize your baby's sleep environment, establish consistent routines, and collaborate seamlessly with your night nurse to achieve restful nights for your family. Explore our expert advice on aligning with methods like Moms on Call for a smooth and supportive approach to sleep training.

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Sleep Regressions: When Your Baby Decides Sleep is Overrated (But You Beg to Differ)

Ever wondered who came up with "sleep like a baby"? Ha! When your newborn's treating 3 AM like party time and the ceiling's suddenly the most fascinating thing ever, you'll get the joke. Fresh from their 9-month spa retreat, these tiny humans have their own ideas about sleep schedules. But don't worry – whether they're practicing their best owl impression or turning your shoulder into their favorite mattress, we've got the scoop on surviving those sleep-deprived early weeks.

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Falling Back: How to Survive Daylight Saving Time with a Baby (Without Resorting to Hibernation)

Think your baby's sleep schedule is finally on point? Enter Daylight Saving Time, the plot twist no parent asked for. But before you start house-hunting in Arizona (where DST is blissfully non-existent), we've got a game plan that's more effective than counting sheep. From strategic light exposure to gradual schedule shifts, we'll help you and your tiny timekeeper navigate this temporal adventure. Because while your baby might not have gotten the memo about "falling back," they've got you – their personal time zone translator. And yes, that extra coffee is totally part of the survival strategy!

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Liquid Gold (Milk) & Sweet Dreams: The First 48 Hours

Hey new parents! Wondering what's normal in those first two days with your tiny human? (Like why they want to feed every 5 minutes, and yes, those tiny drops are actually enough!) From cherry-sized tummies to your first "I've got this!" moment, we're breaking down everything you need to know about those precious first 48 hours. No fancy jargon, just real talk about life with your brand new baby.

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It Takes a Village

Hey tired parents! We know raising tiny humans takes more than just coffee (though that helps too!). That's why we've teamed up with some amazing partners - from fun baby classes and birthday planners to photographers who catch those precious moments while you're busy keeping your little one alive. Plus, we've got experts for mom's wellness and baby's sleep! Because parenting is way better with friends who get it. 💫

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