Secrets of a Night Nanny

In this episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we’re diving into one of the most tender and overlooked parts of newborn life: how couples can stay connected when they’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and awake at opposite hours. With Amanda out this week, I’m joined by a special guest—Tabitha, our Lead Night Nanny and mentor for the Bozeman and Billings teams. Together, we bring decades of combined exper...

There’s no shortage of sleep advice out there—and some of it just refuses to fade away. In this episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we’re breaking down the most common myths we still hear from exhausted parents, well-meaning relatives, and the internet at large. We’ll talk about why giving a bottle of formula before bed won’t magically make your baby sleep longer, why strict newborn schedules ra...

We love old homes—their history, their architecture, their stories. But this one… had a story of its own. For 4½ months, we worked seven nights a week caring for a newborn in a beautiful historic home. At first, everything felt normal. Until it didn’t. A child’s voice crying out when everyone was asleep. Footsteps through the dining room at 3 a.m. Cupboards opening on their own. A phone that flew...

Is your baby waking because they’re hungry… or are they hungry because they’re overtired? 🤔 In this week’s episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we’re unpacking the delicate balance between feeding and sleep—and how one always impacts the other. We'll hear from Amanda, our resident expert on how feeding struggles affect sleep, and one of our senior night nannies, Brooke, where they will separ...

Traveling with a baby can feel like an extreme sport. Between packing all the “just-in-case” gear, managing naps in new time zones, and trying to keep a semblance of routine, it’s no wonder so many parents arrive home needing a vacation from their vacation. In this episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we’re talking about what really happens when babies hit the road—or the skies. From hotel sleep...

Inviting someone into your home to care for your baby overnight can feel both exciting and intimidating. In this episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we’re talking honestly about what it’s like to hire nighttime help—what to look for, what to ask, and how to find the right fit for your family. With over 55 years of combined experience, we’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to bui...

Safe sleep can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we break down what the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends for infant safe sleep ( read the guidelines here ) and why they matter. We also look at the numbers—according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) , about 3,500 infants in the U.S. die each year from sleep-rela...

The dreaded 4-month sleep regression: it’s the moment almost every parent fears. One day your baby seems to be sleeping longer stretches, and the next—they’re up every 45 minutes, and you’re wondering what went wrong. In this episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we break down what’s really happening during this stage, why it’s not your fault, and why it’s actually an important developmental miles...

In our very first episode of Secrets of a Night Nanny , we’re pulling back the curtain on our journey—how we got here, why this work matters, and what you can expect from the season ahead. With over 55 years of combined experience in nighttime newborn care and infant sleep shaping, we’ve supported families from Bozeman to Palm Beach, from Cabo to New York—and now we’re bringing those insights stra...

Welcome to Secrets of a Night Nanny , the podcast that pulls back the curtain on what really happens when the lights go out and the monitor turns on. We’re Melenie and Amanda—nighttime newborn experts with over 55 years of combined experience, supporting families from the Caribbean to the Pacific through their most sleepless nights. Each week, we share real stories from the night shift, practical...