Author

Tonya Sakowicz

Founder, Newborn Care Solutions

214 articles

Nanny to NCSOctober 19, 2026
Effective Caregiver Handoffs: A Guide for Newborn Care Specialists
Newborn DevelopmentOctober 14, 2026
Why Do Newborns Shake or Tremble? Understanding Newborn Jitteriness and Warning Signs
Newborn DevelopmentOctober 14, 2026
Caring for Newborn Twins: What Every Newborn Care Specialist Should Know
GeneralOctober 13, 2026
Umbilical Cord Care: What Every Newborn Care Specialist Should Know
NCS BusinessOctober 6, 2026
Supporting Sleep-Deprived Parents: The Newborn Care Specialist’s Role
Newborn DevelopmentOctober 6, 2026
Why Do Newborns Have Cold Hands and Feet? Understanding Newborn Circulation
NCS BusinessSeptember 29, 2026
Building Trust With New Parents: What Every Newborn Care Specialist Should Know
Newborn DevelopmentSeptember 29, 2026
Why Do Newborns Keep Their Hands Fisted? Understanding Early Hand Development
FeedingSeptember 25, 2026
What Is Responsive Feeding? Understanding Hunger and Fullness Cues in Newborns
SafetySeptember 25, 2026
Why Newborns Get Cold So Easily: Understanding Temperature Regulation
Nanny to NCSSeptember 23, 2026
Celebrate National Nanny Recognition Week With Our 2027 NCS Enrichment Conference Giveaway!
TrainingSeptember 21, 2026
Applications Are Now Open for the 2027 Elite NCS™ Cohort
Nanny to NCSSeptember 18, 2026
¿Por Qué los Recién Nacidos Estornudan Tanto? Lo Que Todo Profesional del Cuidado Neonatal Debe Saber
GeneralSeptember 14, 2026
What Can Newborns Hear? Understanding Hearing and Voice Recognition From Birth
GeneralSeptember 9, 2026
Why Newborns Root Even When They Aren’t Hungry: Understanding the Rooting Reflex
SafetySeptember 9, 2026
Why Newborns Wake When You Put Them Down: Understanding the Crib Transfer
Nanny to NCSSeptember 4, 2026
Staying Within Your Scope of Practice as a Newborn Care Specialist: Knowing When to Educate, Observe, and Refer
EventsSeptember 1, 2026
2027 NCS Enrichment Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Are Now Open
TrainingAugust 31, 2026
Newborn Poop: What Color, Frequency, and Changes Can Tell You
NCS BusinessAugust 31, 2026
Documentation and Daily Logs: Why They Matter for Newborn Care Specialists
GeneralAugust 31, 2026
How to Recognize Overstimulation in a Newborn: Signs, Causes, and What Helps
NCS BusinessAugust 28, 2026
Registration Is Now Open for the 2027 NCS Enrichment Conference!
SleepAugust 25, 2026
Understanding Newborn Active Sleep: Why Babies Grunt, Twitch, Smile, and Make So Much Noise
Parenting tipsAugust 25, 2026
Why Newborns Want to Be Held So Much: The Science of Contact and Co-Regulation
GeneralAugust 25, 2026
Why Newborns Get the Hiccups After Feeding: Understanding Digestion and Diaphragm Development
SafetyAugust 19, 2026
Why Newborns Sneeze So Much: Is It Normal?
SafetyAugust 19, 2026
Newborn Skin Peeling: Why It Happens and How to Care for It Safely
TrainingAugust 19, 2026
Why Newborns Prefer High-Contrast Images: Understanding Early Vision Development
Nanny to NCSAugust 13, 2026
What Does a Newborn Care Specialist Actually Do?
NCS BusinessAugust 8, 2026
Why Professional Newborn Care Training Matters More Than Ever
GeneralAugust 7, 2026
Why Newborns Scratch Their Faces (and How to Prevent It Safely)
SleepAugust 6, 2026
How Circadian Rhythms Develop During the First Few Months of Life
FeedingAugust 3, 2026
World Breastfeeding Week: Celebrating, Supporting, and Empowering Families
SafetyAugust 3, 2026
Safe Sleep Recommendations Every Newborn Care Professional Should Know
SafetyAugust 3, 2026
Understanding Newborn Weight Loss After Birth: What's Normal and When to Be Concerned
NCS BusinessAugust 3, 2026
Why Newborn Love Faces: The Science Behind Your Newborn's Favorite View
FeedingAugust 3, 2026
Common Bottle Feeding Mistakes and How Newborn Care Professionals Can Help Prevent Them
SleepJuly 27, 2026
Save 50% on Sleep Solutions: Birth to 6 Months—Today Only
TrainingJuly 23, 2026
Christmas in July at Newborn Care Solutions: Celebrate with Exclusive Course Savings
GeneralJuly 23, 2026
Why Newborns Love Motion: The Science Behind Rocking, Bouncing, and Walking
SleepJuly 21, 2026
Why Do Newborns Make So Many Noises While Sleeping?
FeedingJuly 20, 2026
Hunger Cues vs. Comfort Cues in Newborns: How to Tell the Difference
SafetyJuly 20, 2026
Why Contact Naps Are So Common in the Fourth Trimester
Nanny to NCSJuly 15, 2026
Continuing Education: Why Lifelong Learning Matters for Newborn Care Professionals
Nanny to NCSJuly 13, 2026
How Newborn Care Specialists Educate Families Without Overstepping
SafetyJuly 13, 2026
Understanding Positional Asphyxia: What Every Newborn Care Professional Should Know
GeneralJuly 10, 2026
How Newborn Vision Develops: What Babies Can Really See
FeedingJuly 10, 2026
Cluster Feeding Explained: What Every Newborn Care Professional Should Know
SleepJuly 10, 2026
Why Newborns Wake So Frequently at Night: The Science Behind Normal Infant Sleep
SafetyJuly 9, 2026
Why Newborns Hiccup So Much: The Science Behind Those Tiny Hiccups
GeneralJuly 9, 2026
Why Newborns Love Skin-to-Skin Contact: More Than Just Bonding
SafetyJuly 8, 2026
Why Newborns Love Being Swaddled: The Science Behind Feeling Secure
Parenting tipsJuly 6, 2026
Why Do Newborns Smile in Their Sleep? The Science Behind Those First Smiles
TrainingJuly 3, 2026
Why Newborns Love Looking at Black-and-White Patterns
Parenting tipsJuly 3, 2026
Why Babies Stare at Faces: The Science Behind Your Newborn's First Social Skills
SafetyJuly 2, 2026
Why Positioners, Loungers, and Sleep Products Cause So Much Confusion
GeneralJune 29, 2026
The Startle Reflex Explained: Why Newborns Throw Their Arms Up While Sleeping
Nanny to NCSJune 29, 2026
Understanding Newborn Congestion: What's Normal and When to Be Concerned
SafetyJune 29, 2026
Why Babies Love Motion: The Science Behind Rocking, Bouncing, and Walking
SafetyJune 26, 2026
Why Babies Love White Noise: The Science Behind the Sound
Parenting tipsJune 23, 2026
The Fourth Trimester: What Families Wish They Knew Before Baby Arrived
SafetyJune 23, 2026
Contact Naps: What Are They and Are They Normal?
SafetyJune 23, 2026
Cluster Feeding: Why Newborns Want to Eat Again Right After Feeding
Nanny to NCSJune 20, 2026
Why Newborns Make So Many Noises While Sleeping
Nanny to NCSJune 20, 2026
Why Newborns Love Being Held: Understanding Contact, Comfort, and Development
Nanny to NCSJune 20, 2026
Newborn Hiccups: What Causes Them and When Should Families Be Concerned?
SleepJune 17, 2026
Why Wake Windows Are Not One-Size-Fits-All: Understanding Infant Sleep Readiness
TrainingJune 12, 2026
Understanding Newborn Sneezing: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
SafetyJune 10, 2026
Infant Sleep Myths: Why Evidence-Based Sleep Education Matters for Families and Professionals
Nanny to NCSJune 9, 2026
The Difference Between Experience and Expertise in Childcare: Why Both Matter
Parenting tipsJune 6, 2026
Transitioning Between Childcare Specialties: How to Successfully Expand Your Career in the Childcare Industry
SafetyJune 5, 2026
Understanding Newborn Hunger and Fullness Cues
SafetyJune 4, 2026
Understanding Newborn Skin Peeling
SafetyJune 3, 2026
Understanding Newborn Weight Loss and Weight Gain: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
TrainingJune 2, 2026
Why Some Infants Seem “Stiff” or “Floppy”: Understanding Muscle Tone in Newborns
SafetyJune 1, 2026
Understanding RSV in Infants: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
Nanny to NCSMay 31, 2026
Understanding Pyloric Stenosis in Infants: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
Nanny to NCSMay 30, 2026
Understanding Oral Ties in Infants: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
GeneralMay 29, 2026
Continuing Education That Continues to Support You
SafetyMay 28, 2026
Understanding Infant Reflux: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
SafetyMay 27, 2026
Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly in Infants: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
SafetyMay 26, 2026
Understanding Newborn Jaundice: What Newborn Professionals Need to Know
Nanny to NCSMay 22, 2026
Something New Is Coming to Newborn Care Solutions on June 1st
GeneralMay 21, 2026
Why Strong Communication Skills Can Transform the Way Newborn Professionals Support Families
SleepMay 19, 2026
Why “Sleepy Feeding” Can Be One of the Most Misunderstood Challenges in Newborn Care
Nanny to NCSMay 18, 2026
Why More Childcare Professionals Are Exploring a Career as a Newborn Care Specialist
TrainingMay 17, 2026
Why Babies Cry During Diaper Changes: What Newborn Professionals Should Understand
SleepMay 16, 2026
Why “Active Sleep” in Newborns Is Often Misunderstood
Nanny to NCSMay 14, 2026
Understanding Wake Windows: Why This Skill Matters for Newborn Care Professionals
NCS BusinessMay 13, 2026
Why Understanding Newborn Digestion Changes the Way You Support Feeding and Comfort
TrainingMay 12, 2026
When Feeding Challenges May Be More Than “Just a Phase”: Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
NCS BusinessMay 11, 2026
Nurses Exploring a Career in Newborn Care: How Your Experience Can Open New Doors
Nanny to NCSMay 10, 2026
Why Understanding Infant Stress Cues Improves the Quality of Care You Provide
Nanny to NCSMay 7, 2026
Why Understanding Newborn Sleep Cycles Changes the Quality of Care You Provide
Nanny to NCSMay 7, 2026
Understanding Newborn Feeding Cues: What Professional Caregivers Need to Know
Nanny to NCSMay 5, 2026
Newborn Thermoregulation: What Every Professional Caregiver Needs to Understand
Nanny to NCSMay 5, 2026
So, You Want to Be a Newborn Care Specialist? Here’s Where to Start
TrainingMay 3, 2026
Newborn Reflux: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Support Feeding Comfort
Nanny to NCSMay 2, 2026
The First 48 Hours With a Newborn: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Support the Transition
Nanny to NCSMay 1, 2026
Room Sharing, Safe Sleep, and the First 6 Months: What Professionals Need to Know
GeneralApril 30, 2026
Newborn Feeding in the First 6 Weeks: An Evidence-Based Guide for Caregivers
SleepApril 29, 2026
Newborn Sleep Isn’t a Schedule Problem: Understanding Sleep Biology in the First 12 Weeks
Nanny to NCSApril 28, 2026
Evidence-Based Newborn Care vs. Social Media Advice: How Professionals Can Protect Families with Facts
Nanny to NCSApril 27, 2026
Understanding Adjusted Age in Preterm Infants: Why It Matters for Newborn Care Professionals
Nanny to NCSApril 26, 2026
Understanding Reflux in Newborns: What Professional Caregivers Need to Know
Nanny to NCSApril 24, 2026
Which Newborn Care Training Program Is Right for You?
Nanny to NCSApril 23, 2026
Why Ongoing Education Matters in Newborn Care
GeneralApril 22, 2026
Earth Day Starts in the Nursery: Why Going Green Matters for Newborn Care
Nanny to NCSApril 21, 2026
Building Better Habits as a Newborn Care Specialist: Small Shifts That Create Lasting Impact
SleepApril 20, 2026
Newborn Sleep Solutions: What Caregivers Need to Know from Birth to 6 Months
Nanny to NCSApril 19, 2026
Understanding Active Sleep in Newborns: What Caregivers Need to Know
Nanny to NCSApril 17, 2026
How to Evaluate a Training Program and Know if It’s Truly Worth It
Nanny to NCSApril 16, 2026
How to Market Yourself as a Newborn Care Specialist
NCS BusinessApril 15, 2026
How a Newborn’s Brain Develops and Why Your Role as an NCS Matters More Than You Think
Nanny to NCSApril 15, 2026
Why 24/7 Support Changes Everything in Newborn Care
Nanny to NCSApril 12, 2026
Newborn Care Specialist Training: A Message to the NCS Community
Nanny to NCSApril 9, 2026
The First 48 Hours: What Caregivers Need to Understand About the Newborn Transition
Nanny to NCSApril 8, 2026
International Nanny Training Day 2026: Why Investing in Your Education Matters More Than Ever
Nanny to NCSApril 7, 2026
The Psychology of Caregiver Presence: Why How You Show Up Matters More Than What You Do
Parenting tipsMarch 31, 2026
Springtime with a Newborn: Navigating Allergies, Warmer Weather, and Safe Seasonal Care
GeneralMarch 31, 2026
The Hidden Skill That Sets Exceptional Caregivers Apart: Reading Infant Cues
GeneralMarch 30, 2026
The First Six Weeks: What Every Caregiver Needs to Understand About Newborn Care
GeneralMarch 24, 2026
Honoring World Doula Week: The Role of Postpartum Support in Safer, Stronger Beginnings
GeneralMarch 17, 2026
The Standard Has Changed in Newborn Care—Here’s What That Means for Professionals
GeneralMarch 10, 2026
Why Communication Skills Matter Just as Much as Newborn Care Knowledge
NCS BusinessMarch 4, 2026
The Power of Observation in Newborn Care: Why Professionals Pause Before Responding
Nanny to NCSFebruary 24, 2026
Stop Selling Tasks. Start Selling Outcomes: How Newborn Care Specialists Elevate Their Professional Value
GeneralFebruary 17, 2026
How Interaction Shapes Bonding: What Oxytocin Teaches Us About Newborn Development
GeneralFebruary 11, 2026
When Love Becomes Biology: How Caregiver Behavior Shapes a Newborn’s Nervous System
GeneralFebruary 4, 2026
Understanding Croup: What Caregivers and Parents Need to Know
GeneralJanuary 28, 2026
Cold Weather & Newborns: Keeping Babies Safe, Warm, and Well in Winter
GeneralJanuary 14, 2026
Comfort Builds Confidence: Why Responding to Your Baby’s Cries Matters
GeneralJanuary 5, 2026
Discipline Is the Difference: How Newborn Care Specialists Level Up in the New Year
GeneralDecember 10, 2025
Three Simple Practices That Transform Newborn Care: Notice, Marvel, and Speak
GeneralDecember 3, 2025
Bridging the Gap: How NCS Professionals Can Ease Grandparent Transitions at Holiday Gatherings
GeneralNovember 26, 2025
Black Friday Is Here—And This Year’s Gift Is Future You
GeneralNovember 19, 2025
How One Question Can Change the Way You See Newborn Care: A Look Inside Elevate NCS
GeneralNovember 12, 2025
Excellence Starts Here: The Next Era of Newborn Care Begins With You
GeneralNovember 5, 2025
The Wait Is Over — Elevate NCS: The Ultimate Newborn Care Training™ Has Arrived
GeneralOctober 22, 2025
The Power of Clear Communication and Professionalism as an NCS
AgencyOctober 15, 2025
Your Professional Reputation Starts with the Way You Apply
GeneralOctober 8, 2025
Now Available: Foundational Newborn Care Specialist Training in Spanish
GeneralOctober 1, 2025
Working with Multiples as a Newborn Care Specialist: Small Supports Make a Big Difference
GeneralSeptember 24, 2025
Respectful Care Starts from Day One
GeneralSeptember 10, 2025
Preventing Flat Head Syndrome in Newborns: What Caregivers Should Know
GeneralSeptember 3, 2025
The Scent of a Newborn: Its Neuroscience and Emotional Power
GeneralAugust 20, 2025
Feeding Cues: How to Recognize When Baby is Hungry (or Full)
GeneralAugust 13, 2025
Diapering a Newborn: More Than Just a Change
GeneralJuly 30, 2025
Newborn Skin Care
GeneralJuly 23, 2025
Early Language Exposure for Babies—Their Brain Remembers
Nanny to NCSJuly 16, 2025
Cradle Cap in Newborns
GeneralJuly 9, 2025
Baby’s First Bath: Ritual, Bonding, and Practical Tips
GeneralJuly 2, 2025
Why Communication is the Cornerstone of Great Newborn Care
Nanny to NCSJune 25, 2025
Respectful Care for Newborns and Toddlers
GeneralJune 18, 2025
So You Think You Want to Be a Travel Nanny?
Nanny to NCSJune 5, 2025
How to Create a Realistic Sleep Plan That Works
GeneralMay 21, 2025
The Scent of a Newborn Doesn’t Just Melt Your Heart—It Shapes Your Brain
GeneralMay 14, 2025
The Benefits of Infant Massage
Nanny to NCSApril 23, 2025
From “Winging It” to a Fully Booked Business
Nanny to NCSApril 9, 2025
Where to Start: Foundational vs. Advanced Training
GeneralApril 2, 2025
Boundaries as an NCS
Nanny to NCSMarch 19, 2025
Refresh and Reignite Your Passion as a NCS
Nanny to NCSMarch 5, 2025
The Long-Term Implications of Uncorrected Oral Ties
Nanny to NCSFebruary 26, 2025
Networking as a Newborn Care Specialist
Nanny to NCSFebruary 13, 2025
The Life of a ROTA Newborn Care Specialist
NCS BusinessFebruary 7, 2025
Navigate Medical Conversations with Clients as a Newborn Care Specialist
AgencyDecember 11, 2024
Become a Newborn Care Solutions Affiliate
Nanny to NCSDecember 5, 2024
So You Want to be an NCS?
Nanny to NCSNovember 21, 2024
Decide Now How To Shape Your Future in 2025
TrainingOctober 4, 2024
How the NCS Quick Start Program™ Can Elevate Your Career as a Newborn Care Specialist
GeneralSeptember 20, 2024
The Unifying Force in Our Industry: The Babies
NCS BusinessSeptember 6, 2024
The Power of Staying Current with Your Newborn Care Training
Parenting tipsAugust 29, 2024
Swaddling A Newborn: An NCS Perspective
Parenting tipsAugust 22, 2024
What Is Cradle Cap? Understanding and Caring for Your Baby’s Skin
Nanny to NCSJuly 18, 2024
Gain Experience in New Areas: A Nanny’s Guide to Expanding Your Skills
Nanny to NCSMarch 21, 2024
Financial Planning for Your Career Shift: Understanding NCS Salary Prospects
Nanny to NCSMarch 14, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Nanny-to-Newborn Care Specialist Training
Nanny to NCSMarch 7, 2024
Spring into a New Role: Training and Certification for Aspiring Newborn Care Specialists
Nanny to NCSFebruary 29, 2024
The Heart of Newborn Care: Why Passion Matters in Your Career Shift
Nanny to NCSFebruary 22, 2024
Making the Leap: Transitioning from Nanny to Newborn Care Specialist
Nanny to NCSFebruary 15, 2024
New Year, New Career: Exploring the Path from Nanny to Newborn Care Specialist
Parenting tipsNovember 8, 2022
How to Choose the Best Car Seat for Your Newborn
GeneralJuly 6, 2022
10 Undeniable Benefits of Hiring a Night Nanny
GeneralJune 29, 2022
What is included in the 2023 Elite NCS™ Program?
GeneralJune 28, 2022
Should you be a night nanny? What to know about the job
GeneralMarch 24, 2022
In Honor of World Doula Week
GeneralDecember 18, 2021
10 Reasons Nannies Can Benefit From Newborn Care Training
GeneralSeptember 9, 2021
When Your Baby Goes on Strike
GeneralSeptember 3, 2021
The Importance of Newborn Care as a Specialty
AgencyAugust 18, 2021
Working with Agencies as an NCS
GeneralMay 12, 2021
Recommended Products for the Foundational Training
GeneralDecember 15, 2020
Medical Professionals: Exploring the role within the lives of newborns
GeneralOctober 6, 2020
It Takes a Village: Caring for Newborns
GeneralAugust 19, 2020
Earn more: Become a Newborn Care Specialist
GeneralJuly 9, 2020
Free Resources to Help You as a Newborn Care Specialist
GeneralJune 22, 2020
Top Ways Parents Can Prepare for New Baby This Winter
GeneralJune 9, 2020
Message to Our Community
GeneralJune 8, 2020
Getting Ready for Corona Babies: Part 2
GeneralFebruary 9, 2020
What Is a Night Nurse? We Have Answers
GeneralJanuary 16, 2019
Life-Work Balance in The NCS World
GeneralNovember 28, 2018
Baby3&me makes an ideal gift for the whole family
GeneralMay 13, 2018
Newborn Care Solutions® is now CACHE Accredited!
GeneralSeptember 10, 2017
Baby-Friendly Is Not So Parent-Friendly Sometimes
GeneralApril 14, 2017
What Makes Us So Unique? The answer might surprise you!
SafetyDecember 1, 2016
Cannabis Safety in the Nanny Industry
GeneralNovember 13, 2016
LuLaRoe: The New 'Uniform' of the American Nanny and NCS
GeneralAugust 18, 2016
Think Twice About What You're Sharing on Social Media
GeneralJuly 26, 2016
Training Options for Today's NCS
SafetyApril 4, 2016
I ruined the coffee and what that can mean for child safety
SafetyDecember 7, 2015
Crib Safety: Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for Your Baby
SafetyNovember 4, 2015
Danger of Baby Napping in a Car Seat!
GeneralOctober 5, 2015
Recognizing Post-Partum Depression
GeneralSeptember 23, 2015
Happy 1st Birthday Apio and Acen!
GeneralSeptember 18, 2015
How I Earned the Nickname "Triplet Nanny"