DARBY.LOVENLITTLES@GMAIL.COM
Burbank, CA
Do you have a new baby on the way?
Are you worried or nervous about all of the new parts of parenthood headed your way? Is this not your first rodeo, but the first rodeo was exhausting, hard on your marriage & mentally draining? Whatever position you sit in as you wait for baby to come, we can help.
Here at Love n’ Littles we do all things baby related. Whether it’s a Newborn Care Specialist (aka what we used to call a Night Nurse!) or a Postpartum Doula you are looking for, or simply some guidance on sleep training or scheduling on your own. Maybe it's some consulting or support for your infant or toddler who isn’t sleeping well still, or possibly some extra support for twins or triplets, or even a bit of guidance on how to support a sibling.
Whatever it is, we are here to help you through it.
Let's Break Down Each of my Roles
Overnight Newborn Care
Goal: Support families for the first 8-16 weeks by offering education, hands on support overnight & support postpartum recovery by getting everyone a bit more sleep!
This includes:
O Support starting night one
O Lactation Support
O Week-by-Week Developmental Guidance
O Support with developing healthy sleep habits (no crying needed)
O Bottles, pump parts & baby laundry done!
O Research driven answers to questions
O Guidance on a routine to maximize sleep while both pumping & feeding
O Hands on teaching how to soothe & care for baby
New Parent Consulting
Goal: Support parents in building their confidence in those first few weeks with baby by answering questions & providing research driven guidance.
This includes:
O Weekly meetings to provide tailored guidance & support
O The first 12 weeks guide with developmental milestones & goals shared each week
O Education on feeding, sleeping, playing & caring for baby
O Answering all your questions that came up that week
O Providing research driven answers to any and all questions
Year One Sleep Support
Goal: Create sleep habits that help your little one get a good nights sleep through all of the sleep transitions that come throughout the first year.
This includes:
O Monthly calls to provide tailored sleep guidance as your little ones sleep needs adjust
O Month by month guide and template schedules for sleep routines & needs
O Shared dialogue on sleep goals and ideals
O Guided discussion on sleep principles that can be applied beyond the first year
O Answering all your sleep related questions that arise throughout the month
Child Life sibling Support
Goal: Promote coping & reduce stress on older siblings by introducing concepts such as meeting the baby, encouraging ways to build a bond & sharing parents.
This includes:
O In-person play visits with siblings pre or post baby
O Assessing siblings understanding of a baby joining the family (whether through pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption)
O Tailored interventions to offer developmental appropriate education through accessible play strategies
O Parental guidance on ways to introduce & support various aspects of sibling-hood
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