“Cayanne & Hannah provided vital support during my son’s infancy. They were knowledgeable & loving towards my son & helped him sleep through the night. They truly became part of of our family.”

“We could not be happier with Kate and feel so fortunate to have had her in our lives with our newborn. Kate was easy to work with and always made time to discuss a plan with us at the beginning of each night to address our daughter’s needs and help her progress as she should. Our baby struggled with reflux and aversion to several formulas, and Kate provided reassurance and constructive solutions to these issues. We would have her back again in a heartbeat.”

“Absolutely loved having Hannah and Kate care for my little boy at night time so that my husband and I could get some much needed rest. It was an absolute game changer for us after my very difficult birth and it helped me heal faster. They also helped us get our son on a feeding and sleep schedule quickly which helped us immensely! I cannot recommend them enough! Even after our care ended with them I still reach out for tips and tricks.”

“We highly recommend Penny and Hannah from NYN!
Hannah was our newborn care specialist for the first 4 weeks of our daughter’s life. She cared for our daughter during the nighttime so we could get much needed sleep, which helped us to enjoy our baby more during the day. More importantly, Hannah set a good sleeping foundation for our daughter - she was consistently sleeping through the night at 10 weeks! Hannah also taught us how to soothe our baby and helped us put her on a schedule, which worked really well for us. Hannah was very caring, responsive, and experienced. I recommend her to all my pregnant friends. We loved NYN so much that we’re also hiring Penny for formal sleep training for our daughter. Even though she sleeps through the night, our baby still struggles with connecting her sleep cycles for daytime naps and we still need to rock her to sleep. Penny has already helped us transition her out of the swaddle so we know that the sleep training will be effective too.
The aspect I appreciate the most about Penny and Hannah is their responsiveness. I can text either of them with a question and I’ll usually get a response same day (and at most within 24 hours). As a first time mom, it was really important to have that quick resource. Again, I highly recommend this company - they really do care for you and your family.”

“Penny with Nurturing your Nest has been a Godsend. We hired her for our first son who had some pretty bad sleeping habits, he was about 9 months at the time. Within less than a month he was sleeping beautifully throughout the night. We are using Nurturing your Nest again for our second son. It’s been so wonderful having that personal touch, having someone there to “hold your hand” and guide you throughout the process. Highly recommend!!”

“I had the great pleasure of meeting Penny a year and a half ago when she helped me with my son Kalel. I had a terrible time getting Kalel to nap and rest. At times I felt helpless. It was a very tough time for both of us. Penny worked very closely with me and really listened to my concerns. She created an entire schedule to help Kalel and truly transformed my experience as a new mom! Most recently I reached out to her to help me get Kalel back on a routine after a vacation threw us off track. We communicated virtually which was very convenient for me. We discussed ways I could help my son get back on a good routine. She’s super thoughtful and very responsive. Her help has been tremendous and her encouragement has given me so much confidence as a mom.”

“We love Penny! We hired her to help us sleep train our 4.5 month old. She helped us immensely in structuring a schedule for my son and had him sleeping independently in no time. She empowered me with her kind, caring and intuitive approach to sleep training. While sleep training our son, she also helped us with our 3 year olds early wakings. Penny is just an absolute expert at this and I would highly recommend her!”

“It has been a couple months since you sleep trained Hunter and we are so happy with our life! You promised us he could learn to sleep through the night at just 4 months old and you were right!! He now sleeps about 11 1/2 hours every single night, no feedings, and no going into his room. Occasionally he wakes up and makes a bit of noise, then he wiggles and gets comfy and goes right back to sleep. We have our evenings back, time to spend with our older daughter, our master bedroom to ourselves and so much peace of mind. I had so many questions (startle reflex, will he be hungry, what if he poops), and you answered them all with patience.
Your help through the first 3 days and nights, and your support afterwards was the only way we could’ve gotten to the happy routine we are in now. You planned out a feeding and napping schedule that worked for our family and got us going. It really does work!
Hunter is (very) well fed, happy and sleeps beautifully in his crib, car seat, and stroller now that I know how to help him fall asleep on his own. My husband and I both agree that the financial investment has had immeasurable benefits to our family life. We would be pleased to be a reference for you in the future because this sleep training truly made our daily lives so much better. Thank you for everything.”

“We had tried several other newborn care specialists and honestly none compared to Penny and Hannah. Their knowledge is unmatched. They are so kind and patient. Penny and Hannah really went above and beyond to help us with our daughter. Their sleep conditioning knowledge is incredible and they helped our daughter sleep through the night gently and compassionately. There is literally no one else I would recommend to help with your baby (or babies!). They love to answer questions and are always listening to your needs and concerns. I cannot recommend them enough!”

“I absolutely recommend Nurturing Your Nest! We have twins who are 14 months now who sleep like champions and I 100% attribute that to Nurturing Your Nest. We had NICU time and Penny worked with us to schedule someone to come to our house. We worked with Julie and Kate and Angela until we got both babies home and had Stacy come. She came to our house and got them sleeping through the night unswaddled in record timing! Every single one of those women treated my babies with such love and care that I felt comfortable with them and my children. And they were amazing resources for my postpartum journey. We’re first time parents and didn’t know what to expect and Penny checked in on us weekly and was a great support during the 2 months the twins were in the NICU. Stacy had great tips for breastfeeding and helped us to find the best swaddle for our kids (we have little Houdinis) and helped us create daytime nap schedules and bedtime routines that would be helpful for their night time sleeping. It was truly the best investment we’ve made for our children. I still talk with Penny and Stacy regularly. Just a really amazing team of women to help care for your child/children, help you survive postpartum life and teach everyone the skills to help them sleep and develop! Absolutely recommend them!”

“Truly cannot recommend Nurturing Your Nest enough. We have a three and a half year old that has never been a good sleeper. We finally reached a breaking point when bedtime was taking upwards of an hour every night. Penny listened to our needs and helped us develop a plan that did not involve feeling like we were abandoning her. We are SO thankful for this help - bedtime now is a complete breeze. I wish we would have done it sooner!”

“We had such an incredible experience with Penny and her team! We decided to hire a birthing doula later in my pregnancy and we are so glad that we did. Penny is warm, polite, supportive and such a wealth of knowledge overall. She helped me learn so much about how to prepare my body for labor and made me so comfortable throughout the entire process. Penny’s calming presence and extensive knowledge helped ease the labor and delivery experience, making it as smooth as possible. My first labor was long, intensive and hard on me, with her methods it helped me have a 20 minute birth that I wish every mother could experience. She went above and beyond by providing compassionate post-birth care, offering guidance on newborn care, and ensuring the well-being of both the baby and the mother. Penny’s dedication and genuine care for her clients are truly commendable. I highly recommend her services to any family in need of a skilled and caring doula. 10 out of 10 experience!“”

“NYN has been integral to ensuring our smooth transition into parenthood with our first and only child.
In December, when my daughter was almost 3 months old, we were left stranded without a night nanny by another organization. I was desperately looking for one and asking around and a mom in my neighborhood recommended NYN. After a video visit, Penny and her amazing team stepped in with diligence and care, and we have been using their services for months and months (our daughter is now 10 months and we still use their services a few times a week!).
We have so appreciated Penny and every member of her team that has come to help us - Cynthia, Julie, Hannah, De’Ashanae, Karen and especially Angela, who has stepped in on some of our worst days and family emergencies and has the most positive can-do attitude. Hannah was also critical during some of our daughter’s biggest transitions, e.g., sleeping without her swaddle at night around 4 months and introducing solids at 5 or 6 months, and provided tips on sleep training and helping our daughter to start learning how to roll. All the team members calmly and patiently helped us get through night feedings, diaper changes, lots of bottle washing, laundry, teaching us how to swaddle securely. Our daughter was able to sleep through the night at 4 months (daycare probably helped too) and, even through regressions and illnesses, has been able to get back to the sleep routine that Penny and her team helped establish.
I cannot thank Penny and her team enough for getting us through almost the first year and giving us time to catch up on much-needed sleep!”

“Penny was a lifesaver when our baby went through the four month sleep regression. We were rocking her and feeding her to sleep each time before Penny came on board. Now, you put her down after doing the routine Penny taught, and she rolls over and goes to bed! I honestly thought it would be impossible but after a couple of nights , she did it! We chose to do the virtual option which gave us two weeks with Penny. We felt very cared for by her and loved our consults with her. Even when our baby was getting ready to drop a nap, we called Penny once again to get a schedule and consult again. I feel much better knowing that she is there as a consult, encouraging and never judging, patient and always supporting us to get our babies better sleep. Our baby now is able to get the amount of sleep that she needs each day including the amount of milk she needs. I attribute a lot of that to Penny. She even chatted with our nanny to make sure that everyone was on the same page. Thank you Penny!”

“My husband and I are in the medical field and were living in Houston when we brought our baby girl home from the hospital. Originally from New York, my family was not able to stay long to help during the postpartum period. About ten days postpartum, just as I was starting to lose my mind from lack of sleep and the anxiety of being a new parent, our friends generously gifted us 10 hours with their postpartum doula and that is when we met the wonderful, Penny! I remember feeling like I was “off” when Penny arrived because I knew the baby was getting such good care and I did not have to worry. As new parents, she helped educate us about soothing techniques, breast feeding and swaddling. She was flexible with scheduling, usually setting up 2-3 weeks of visits at a time. We also really loved that Penny was gentle, but confident with our newborn. We would joke that there was no way the baby could wriggle out of the “Penny Swaddle.” She also was nurturing and holistic! Our daughter is six months old and I still use all of these techniques as part of her bedtime routine. Penny stayed with us a couple nights a week for 3.5 months. She helped us develop good sleep habits for the baby and gave us some much needed recovery time! It was money well spent. I only wish I had met her sooner! I highly recommend, without reservation, Penny McDill to anyone who is having a baby. She helped give us the mental break, confidence and sleep we needed to be the best parents for our baby girl.”

“Penny started with us when we came out of the hospital with Ben. She was our angel who made our life so much easier to cope with a newborn and two older kids. She is professional, caring, & responsible, never missed a shift, and always was there to cover for extras if we needed. After three months, we also did sleep coaching with her which was the best thing we have ever done!!!! Our baby is 7 months old now and sleeps 12 hours a night!!!! His morning naps are on a perfect schedule and it is all because of Penny!!!! Although we miss her, after 3 months we did not need her service because she did such an amazing job!!!”

“Penny McDill has been a part of our family since I was pregnant with our first baby 7 years ago. She was our labor doula for all three of my pregnancies, and was with us postpartum for all three babies. After the birth of our first baby, Penny came during the first week postpartum to check in with both baby and myself, give instruction on infant massage, and to confirm that breastfeeding was going well. She was an invaluable resource, incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and has become a part of our family having been there for the birth of all three of our children. We love her and would highly recommend her skills to any parents looking for a labor doula or postpartum help!”

“Penny is absolutely the best! Her years of experience are really evident, she brings calm and patience to what is one of the hardest things to navigate in a new mum’s life - baby sleep schedules. Thanks Penny!!”

“I can’t thank Penny enough for her AMAZING help with my son. She patiently walked me through a schedule that was tailored to us and our needs. Her help is truly immeasurable!”

“When we brought our premie twins home from the NICU, we knew we needed help at night. When we found Penny, it was like a fog had been lifted and we were able to exist again! She made a difficult situation manageable by providing care, compassion, and love to not only the twins, but to me as well. She made everything easier and I slept well knowing the twins were in the most capable hands. She brought a diffuser to make the house smell amazing, and even brought over cashew nut ice cream bars when one of the babies had an intolerance to milk protein in my diet. She went above and beyond in every way and we would not have survived without Penny. It went without saying that she was reliable- which is not a given with night nurses as we found out the hard way. I recommend her in the highest regard and have already had friends use her and have the same amazing experience!”

“Congratulations on finding Penny McDill! Three cheers to you! If you are reading this, you have or will soon meet the wonderful, fabulous, magical Penny McDill. Job well done! She is going to change your life. Arranging for Penny to be our post-partum doula was THE SMARTEST thing we could have ever done. Penny arrived at our house the night we brought Benjamin home from the hospital, and not a moment too soon. She whispered into our home and then swaddled, shushed, and swayed our “spirited” baby right to sleep. The best part for a new mom was that I felt 100% completely confident and comfortable putting Benjamin in her care, which meant that I was able to catch up on much-needed sleep and get my strength back. I knew Penny was going to be critical to my general well being, but I didn’t know just how critical. She didn’t just save us from completely unraveling, she also allowed me to enjoy every waking moment I had with our new baby. It’s such a precious time, and I feel truly blessed that with Penny’s help I was able to cherish every moment. I simply cannot recommend her enough!”

“I would like to offer my highest recommendations for Penny McDill as a doula and infant caregiver. Penny came to us for two weeks while I was on maternity leave so I could transition back to work. In that time frame Penny was able to educate both my husband and I on appropriate sleep and eating schedules, and general infant insight that I, as a first time mom, had limited knowledge of. Penny was wonderful with our son Remy and the transition to her care was effortless. She offered me so much reassurance and support and fielded all of my questions at any time of day. I still send questions to her and she’s more than happy to offer feedback. Most importantly, Penny was able to bring to our attention that Remy may have reflux and sure enough, he was diagnosed. Without Penny he likely would have suffered a lot longer had she not picked up on it. I can’t vouch for her enough, I wish every new mom had the opportunity to have someone with her level of knowledge and skill set during their maternity leave. We love her and can’t thank her enough!”

“Penny was amazing at helping us sleep train our nine month old! Her knowledge, expertise, and support was a huge game changer in getting our little one to sleep through the night. By night three, our baby was putting herself to sleep without any fussing - and this carried over to nap time as well! We highly recommend Nurturing Your Nest!”