Testimonials
“We hired Karrie for a little over 3 months and to say she was a life saver would be an understatement. both of us had to work long hours during the day on very little sleep as it is, and Karrie taking care of our daughter (our first by the way, first time moms!) was the only way we could do it. she got our baby sleeping through the night so quickly and efficiently- and it lasted. at just 6 weeks old our daughter was sleeping through the night, four months later she still sleeps perfectly every night. plus, this isn’t just a gig for karrie. she Genuinely loves our daughter and even comes by to visit her from time to time. we would not be able to have lived our lives the way we needed to with our newborn without Karrie’s help. 10 out of 10 would Recommend (except if we decide to have another baby we will need her, so you can’t have her then)!”
-Julia & Natch
"If you want to sleep through the night and want your baby to sleep through the night, hire Karrie. It will be the best decision you ever make. My wife and I were becoming first-time parents. Our due date was approaching, and it felt as if we were being 'initiated' into parenthood. We kept hearing the same rhetoric from other parents: 'You'll never sleep the same again, it'll be at least 8-9 months before your baby sleeps through the night, be prepared to wake up every few hours' and so on.
As two people who rely on sleep each night to be at our best this made us feel:
Anxious about how a sleepless newborn might impact our marriage
Concerned about how loss of sleep would impact physical & mental health
Nervous about quality of life etc.
After we hired Karrie our nerves were put to rest. Our baby:
Averaged over 10 hours of sleep a night by 4 weeks old
Was sleeping continuously through the night at 6 weeks old
Self-soothing and putting herself to bed on her own at 8 weeks old
Above all else, Karrie has been beyond incredible to work with and has exceeded our wildest expectations. She is so knowledgeable about everything you'd ever want to know and then some.”
-Rachel & Spencer Russo
“I felt all kinds of nervous energy surrounding my first night home with my first baby. I was sick to my stomach, actually, imagining him laying in his crib, a room away from mine, in the dark. But I also felt sick about hiring someone to care for him during these scary, precarious nighttime hours - what an immense trust and faith to have in a stranger! Either way, I was more afraid to leave the hospital than I had been to enter it.
Karrie was a referral from my brother/sister-in-law. They had the world's greatest sleeping baby according to our family, and it was true! This baby slept ten, eleven, twelve hours so peacefully it made you ache for childhood again. They would share baby monitor photos of him dozing with a time signature you wouldn't believe for a newborn. Night after night. It was impossible! Magical was the only way to describe it, until I realized it wasn't magic at all. It was Karrie.
He was a good baby. My baby is a good baby too. But Karrie is a GREAT nanny, to a level that's hard to put into brief words. Not only did she bond with my infant on NIGHT ONE, but their bond strengthened to the point where she could look at him and say "Go night night" and he would do it! Dutifully! As though she was the authority on what was best for him. She bathed him, played with him, read to him, and laid by his side for eight straight weeks while he learned exactly how to live life. But even better than that - she whispered to him, listened to him, reacted to him and gave him reactions too. It was a unique friendship that I will always be immensely touched by.
But better still! She taught me many things. Things that no articles or books or other mothers could teach. The depth of her knowledge is unreal - from milk supply to book choices, from burp holds to onesie fits, from sleeping hours to waking hours, from the best products to buy to the dearest thing of all - providing my baby with more than love. Providing him with kind discipline and structure. Patterns he can recognize that will not only help him thrive, but help my family thrive, help my relationship with my partner thrive.
Plus she gave me sleep. She gave all three of us SLEEP!
I could not recommend Karrie higher. I cried to see her go. And I'm writing this on our first night without her - only I don't have the trepidation and fear I felt leaving the hospital. I feel ready, and so does my partner, and most importantly so does my son. We're going to sleep tonight! Thank you Karrie, for being a truly intimate friend to babies. And to moms, too. It's an epic gift!”
-Amanda Kramer & Matt D’Elia
“We LOVE Karrie! She is the absolute best…there is no question. We had originally planned on “doing it on our own” when we had our daughter but after three weeks, we were exhausted and needed help. Due to COVID, we were extremely hesitant about bringing anyone to help so we asked to do a phone consult with Karrie. She was SO knowledgeable and just amazing that we immediately changed our minds and asked if she would work as our night nurse until her next client. Luckily, she was available and it really changed our entire experience with our newborn. This was our first child so we were nervous and unsure about what we were doing. She gave us confidence in ourselves and spent time always explaining her recommendations and answering all the questions we had. Karrie is SMART, so when she gives you a recommendation and explains where she is coming from, you can trust her. She was always patient and gentle with us and our baby! No other nurse will treat your baby like Karrie does – we know because she had to leave us for our next client and the other night nurses/nannies we have had do not compare. She stimulated our baby by reading to her, singing to her, and playing with her. She weaned our baby off eating in the night and by 8 weeks, our baby was sleeping through the night and continues to do so. When she wakes up in the middle of the night, she knows how to soothe herself back to sleep without a pacifier or anything. Our child’s temperament has completely changed and she is so much calmer and happier. This really changed our life and we are better parents for it and can give our baby so much more stimulation during the day since we can sleep at night. We are SO grateful to Karrie and thankful that she worked with us and there is nobody else we would turn to for our future children.”
-Limore and Eraj Basseri, MD
“There will be countless decisions to make before delivery, but hiring Karrie should be the easiest of them all. While we'd love to take full credit for creating the perfect baby, it was Karrie who set the tone from day 1. She not only gave us the peace of mind we were after, but she provided us the confidence and tools necessary to be successful. Our little guy, Hunter, adores her and we are so grateful for everything she did for our family."
- Mike & Brittany Adam
“I want to thank you so much for all of your generous and kind assistance with Felix’s sleep. i really would not have been able to go through with this sleep Training process with the level of calm and confidence i did without your Guidance and clarity of direction you offered as well. you have such a beautiful balance of clear structure and soft heart. i felt so held and cared for by you. you have helped me feel like a normal person again! that’s the biggest gift i could ask for. i just want to really thank you from the Depths of my heart. i really love your style, your heart, your attentiveness and your expertise.”
-Priya & Michael Surrago
“It is not often you come across someone who has mastered their craft, but Karrie is Absolutely amazing. I had two babies back to back during this pandemic and she helped me to sleep train them both! Her system is easy and incredible. it worked for us from day one. throughout the process, karrie was patient, kind, responsive and encouraging. Both my boys were sleeping in their crib and taught themselves to go back to sleep on their own within a five day period. navigating my sleep as well as my newborns’ was extremely challenging and karrie was the support system we needed as a family. until this day, it honestly was the best thin i ever did. book her and enjoy Lifelong benefits.”
-Dominique Everline
“entering into parenthood can be a stressful journey. Karrie supported us through this process with care and gentle guidance. She told us which products to buy and helped us navigate the overwhelming amount of information available to care for a newborn. In addition to being a dear family friend, Karrie’s professional help and advise made the first few weeks of parenthood enjoyable and restful for me and my husband!”
-Rabbi Cantor Lily & Phil Blum
“Out of desperation, tears, and sleepless nights we hired Karrie. Our baby boy took to her like a magnet. everything she did with him through his nighttime routine was with Intention; showing us how to strengthen his muscles and tips for better development. she was warm, caring, and Truly had our babies best Interest at heart. it was through her that we learned that we could rethink parenting to create a better environment, growth, and independence for our baby. i’d pick my baby up the minute he cried on his tummy, i wouldn’t sleep because he hung out on my chest all day/night, and i fed him whenever he cried. this was what i thought parenting was. through karrie’s guidance we had our baby sleeping through the night and naps. and with any setbacks she always gets us back on track. when he cries now, instead of immediately picking him up and feeding him, we were taught to figure out what was wrong by talking and listening to our baby’s word/sounds. i’m so proud to see all of his Developmental milestones - if i hadn’t allowed him to fight through some discomfort going to sleep and on the mat during tummy time, i’m not sure we would have gotten to where we are this quickly. we know that this new world is a tough place, and its only getting more difficult for each generation. Karrie’s Method will now give our baby the building blocks to be self Sufficient and find comfort from within in instead of from outside sources. she taught us there’s a way to teach your baby to self soothe while still giving him all the love in this world. trust us and have her show you herself, you will truly thank her like we still do all the time!! Thank you time a Million Karrie!”
-Ilana & Eric Nadick
“Karrie is a lifesaver! We contacted her when our son was 7 weeks old, and still waking up to eat every 2 hours at night. We had him swaddled, in a dock a tot, and were using the pacifier nonstop in order to get him to sleep. We were sleep deprived and desperate for sleep—we knew there had to be a better way but had no idea where to start on our own. From our first conversation, Karrie made me feel hopeful, empowered and comfortable. She gave us a feeding and nap schedule to follow during the day in preparation for her arrival. The schedule allowed him to get enough calories during the day, as well as good enough sleep, to make it through the night without eating or being held. Karrie only needed 4 nights with our little guy before he was sleeping through the night (7:30-7:00am)!!!! Her approach is so gentle and calm, and my husband and I were immediately confident in her ability to take great, loving care of our little guy. We finally feel like our normal, happy, energetic selves, and our getting to know our little guy even better. He’s more alert during the day, and Karrie’s tips and tricks for engaging with him have allowed us to form a deeper bond and greater understanding of his personality and needs. We are SO grateful to Karrie and recommend her a million times over!!! If you are looking for a better way to help you and your family thrive in the first several months of having a new baby, we encourage you to reach out to Karrie. Words cannot express how grateful we are to her.”
-Sonja & Antoine Grant
“Karrie is a godsend! She is patient, kind, and Brilliant. aside from the work she did to get our son on a daytime and Nighttime routine, karrie gifted us immeasurable knowledge on childhood Development, sleep education and the confidence to adjust to Life as a family of four. under karrie’s direction and supervision, our son was sleeping 12 hours through the night by 7 weeks. we can honestly say we’ll never have another baby without karrie. she is part of our family now.”
-olivia & alan steier
“Karrie is an INCREDIBLE Postpartum doula. As this is our first baby, we had no idea how to put him to sleep, or even how to take care of him properly. Having Karrie with us eased all of our fears and worries about being new parents. She taught us so many things- how to bathe him properly, how to know if he's sick or not feeling well, how to get him on a schedule, etc. The peace of mind we got from having Karrie with us was worth every penny. Our boy is now 2.5 months old and sleeping 12 hours a night- something only possible through Karrie's help. Will absolutely be recommending her to all our friends and family with new babies. Thank you Karrie!!”
-Kristen & Chris D’Elia
“Hiring Karrie was the best move we ever made before becoming first time parents. She began to guide us through the process of what to expect months before our little boy arrived. She helped us create our baby registry with items we would actually use, set up the nursery and answered all of our questions to calm our fears about having a baby. She came over the first night we came home from the hospital and we were instantly put at ease. She has such a gentle way with babies and new moms which helps everyone feel calm. She gave us a schedule during the day to implement when she wasn’t here to start getting our son ready for sleeping through the night. She was always available by text or phone to answer our questions as we were trying to establish his routine. She got him sleeping through the night at 5 weeks and we were shocked. She gave us all the tools we needed to be able to keep him sleeping through the night even after she left. We are so thankful that he is on a healthy sleep schedule and that we get to enjoy some alone time at night when he goes to bed. Hiring Karrie is amazing for your baby and your marriage!”
-Jenna & John Rickard
“I don’t know how i would have gotten through those first few months of motherhood without Karrie. her presence gave me security and peace of mind, her knowledge gave me Immense confidence and insight, and her love and fun personality made the entire experience so memorable and beautiful for me. karrie makes bringing a newborn baby home for the first time very seamless and comfortable. even with so much support from family and friends, having karrie during the nights was so powerful for me to feel like i had everything under control and that our little one’s safety was ensured at all times. the peace of mind of having karrie’s love and expertise during that sensitive time was priceless and I can’t Recommend her enough. she’s also Someone you will Continue to have in your life because she is such a wonderful person.”
“Karrie, I can’t thank you enough for playing such an important part in our first weeks With little Lucas! You are Truly the reason I can proudly say that I am confident and comfortable with this role of Motherhood. you have given me so much knowledge to move Forward with and i am grateful That lucas has Progressed so Quickly with your help. as tired, Paranoid, and sleepless as some nights could have been, you instead turned them into fun social moments full of great stories and Heartfelt moments. i Wish you all the best for you and your beautiful family and I hope lucas gets to see more of you in the future.”
-Rebecca & Michael Gores
“Karrie & her method was a game changer in so many ways. She had our daughter sleeping thru the night by six weeks but more importantly to us was the way she did it. The whole process was so reassuring. It felt like a friend with all the knowledge in the world guiding and troubleshooting with every little thing that came up, starting with our nursery planning, the daily routine and other tips she has tested out in her 30 plus years of experience. From the day we brought our daughter home from the Hospital we were in an experts hands. when you start something like this you are never sure how valuable it will be. At this point we can say that our entire experience as new parents has been elevated thanks to karrie. she takes the mystery out of an at times pretty confusing and overwhelming new phase of our lives and makes you feel Confident and prepared.”
-Amber & Joe Kieley
“I heard about Karrie and her method through TNH Wine and Cheerios. It’s the mommy group within my nonprofit The New Hollywood. My friend pulled me aside one night while I was pregnant, and quietly told me about her experience of working with Karrie several times over the course of several weeks. I was shocked and amazed that in only three weeks my friend’s child was sleeping through the night. Not 4-6 hour stretches but legitimately sleeping through the night! Because of what my husband and I do for a living we needed to recover quickly from childbirth so I could go back to work, he could be sane on set and also so my health wouldn’t suffer like I had seen so many friends deal with postpartum depletion and the after effects that it can cause years later. So we made it a budget priority, hired her and committed to her technique. When I told friends who were experienced with having kids about her technique they were skeptical. Well, they boldly said that it couldn’t be done, that I’d have to get up and pump so my milk supply would last and that it isn’t healthy for the baby to begin a sleeping schedule so early on. I decided to go with my gut and try it despite the naysayers. Because let’s be honest, as parents we are all figuring it out along the way! And I believe that there is no one way to do anything. So we worked with Karrie and within 5 weeks Charlie was sleeping through the night, extremely healthy and happy. I was getting my much needed zzz’s, my milk supply has been great and I wasn’t having to get up in the middle of the night and pump. My husband and I have repeatedly thanked God for Karrie for helping us keep our sanity with a newborn and for showing us lots of different options along the way that have been tried with hundreds of babies! She really is a “baby whisperer” and a coach to help parents with what has worked for her. With all the conflicting information out there it was nice to have someone by my side figuring out what was best for my son along the way. He sleeps through the night from 8pm-7am, self soothes and is so calm and healthy. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Karrie for sharing your wisdom!”
-Brianna, Richie & Charlie Zane Keen
"Karrie taught us just about everything we know about our baby. Without Karrie we cannot imagine how different our lives would be- not only now but forever. She helped us set the tone for our daughters life, taught us boundaries, scheduling, and priceless knowledge that we will value forever. Her upbeat spirit was a joy to have around every night. She is a true baby whisperer, genuine kind person, and our daughter has slept 12 hours straight since she was 5 weeks old!"
-Lana Gomez & sebastian Maniscalco
“I don’t even know where to start”. I really don’t know what the past five months would have looked like if I didn’t have Karrie’s help as I started my journey as a mother. Beyond the incredible work she did to get Rhett on a routine (and sleeping through the night in under two weeks!) She also made me feel so supported at a time where Everything was foreign and new. She made Zach and me feel calm and secure knowing we had her to help guide us and answer any questions we had. And because of her amazing routine I feel like our entry to parenthood was Incredibly enjoyable vs. what I usually hear. We have only Karrie to thank for helping us get our footing as parents and through sleep and structure, helped our baby blossom into the silly, smiley, fat, happy baby that he is!“
-Stephanie & Zach Lewis
"Karrie McDonough is amazing!! Given my work as an Ob/Gyn. it was important to me to have a baby that could sleep well. With Karrie’s expert guidance, my daughter was sleeping 11 hours a night by 7 weeks of age- and we owe it all to Karrie!! She has a wonderfully warm personality and we instantly felt so comfortable having her in our home. She has a genuine “sixth sense” about babies and in addition to her tried-and-true schedule; she gave us invaluable advice about baby and childhood behavior and development that will serve us well for many years to come. Karrie is worth her weight in gold."
-Layne Kumetz, M.D.
“Karrie - Thanks so much for helping Kaylan and i both get more sleep! i feel grateful to have met you - i learned so much! i will always be thankful for your support during these early days - especially with my many questions :) your passion clearly shines through!”
celeste Hamilton
“Karrie became a life saver in the first months of our sons life. Her schedule allowed us to organize our days and understand the needs of our son. Even though she was “off the clock” during daytime hours or on nights she was not with us, she always was available to answer questions and address any concerns. This type of support is invaluable to first time parents in the newborn stage. The greatest part was having her at night and learning by seeing her interactions with our son. Not to mention, she had him sleeping through the night (11 hours) by 5 weeks old! Our son was gaining weight and thriving when he had a better nights rest. With Karrie’s help, we were able to give our son the best possible start to his life.”
-Lindsey & Justin Flam
"Karrie was the best person we had help us in our son's first month. She has incredible confidence in her work and is there to not just help you get sleep, but also teach you - which we especially appreciate since B is our first child. My husband and I learned so much and are forever grateful."
-Carolyn Lertzman
"As first-time parents, we were nervous about the prospect of caring for our son. Our fears were instantly allayed the second Karrie walked through our door the night we brought our son home from the hospital. Karrie's knowledge of and passion for babies was immediately evident. Frankly, she has a gift with babies. She taught us how to do everything from burping, swaddling, bathing, and was incredibly emotionally supportive to me. Karrie is warm, loving, caring, engaging, extremely flexible, and enthusiastic about her job. Karrie helped us to establish a daytime routine that took a lot of the guessing game out of our days and helped get our son sleeping through the night by 8 weeks! Having someone we felt comfortable entrusting the care of our son to not only provided us with peace of mind, it enabled us to get the rest we needed to truly enjoy the challenging first couple months of our son's life. When it was time for Karrie to leave, we were beyond upset. While we were confident that we now possessed the tools to properly care for our son, we felt as if we were losing part of our family. I honestly don't know what we would have done without Karrie's guidance. Any family would be lucky to be able to work with her."
-Radhika & Brian Chirigos
"Karrie saved my life when our daughter was born. My daughter wasn’t a sleeper by nature, but Karrie worked with her tirelessly until she got her on a schedule. Karrie was such a source of comfort for me – physically and emotionally. Whenever I find out a good friend is pregnant, the first thing I do is give them Karrie’s number and tell them to book her immediately."
-J.J. Philbin & Mike Schur
"Karrie was highly recommended by my OBGYN who said “It’s the best money I have ever spent. My baby was sleeping through the night at 7 weeks.” Karrie lived up to every word. Our daughter was sleeping through the night by week 8. This meant we were able to sleep, making it possible to go to our jobs and also be rested, happier parents. We learned so much from Karrie that helped us tremendously in rearing our daughter. Karrie is a total professional, we trust her implicitly, she has amazing, positive energy, and our daughter loved her. We can’t say enough great things about her and what it did for our baby girl. We definitely hope to have her back for baby #2!"
-Courtney Hansen & Jay Hartington
"Hiring Karrie was the greatest decision of our lives! As a first time mom, having Karrie there to help with the transition made everything so much easier. I still call her for advice from time to time. Karrie knows how to train a child to sleep. She is a game changer. Amazing! It was easy to have Karrie in our home. She is non-intrusive and excellent at what she does."
-Ivette & Nick Khan
"As first time parents of a colicky newborn, Karrie McDonough was an invaluable asset. She taught us essential basics to help soothe our baby and also what we needed to get him on a routine and accustomed to sleeping through the night. Her years of experience give her the ability to guide new parents into feeling confident about the choices we make for our children. Karrie has also been available to our family to answer questions long after she stopped being our night nurse and that's because not only is she great at her job - she cares about children. We could not recommend her more highly."
-Nicole & Ophir Lupu
"We want to thank you for all your help and incredible advice! We are all so grateful for our exceptionally well adjusted baby girl. We are true believers in the power of the schedule!"
-Layne & Jim Knotts
"I highly recommend Karrie! As first time parents, Karrie took away a lot of the anxiety that comes with having a newborn. She was a great teacher and listener. Not only did Karrie give us the gift of sleep, she also helped us with putting our son on a schedule. After 3 months, our son was sleeping through the night! Our son is 5 months now and we still follow the schedule to this day."
-Sharone McGovern
"Karrie was such a wonderful addition to our family when we brought our first child home. Without a firm grasp of parenthood, Karrie alleviated so much stress that comes along with being a first time parent. Her knowledge and experience put my husband at ease and we never thought twice about having her in our home and trusting her with our daughter. She taught us so much and really set us on the right path to becoming good parents. And most importantly...let us get a good nights sleep when we needed it most :)"
-Jen Garcia
PEOPLE Magazine
"Karrie is a fantastic night nurse, and I cannot imagine our first few weeks home with our baby girl without her. Karrie is incredibly knowledgeable, very professional and, most importantly, great with babies. She put my husband and I at ease each night we had her. She answered all our questions and was very helpful with feeding, bathing, and establishing a sleep routine. With Karrie's vast experience caring for babies and helping many families, she made me a more confident first-time mother and had certainly made my family's experience easier and more enjoyable."
-Orly Hadari Rieselman
"Karrie came highly recommended by a friend who used her twice as a night nanny, for both of her newborns. We knew we were getting someone who is trustworthy and excellent at her job. Our baby was in wonderful hands with Karrie. She had great recommendations for us as new parents. She also makes herself available anytime to answer questions or to talk through baby challenges as they come up, before the job starts and after her job has ended. Thank you, Karrie!"
-Marisol Kalina