I am not even sure where to start because I have so many good things to say. Laura TRULY is incredible and helped us (me especially as a new, FTM) actually survive those first few weeks with our newborn twins in the recent months. She is compassionate, knowledgable, kind, patient and caring- and also just a joy to be around- exactly what you'd hope for and need from a Newborn Care Specialist. She was recommended by two separate families we know as the "best money they'd ever spent" and to "run not walk to hire her" and we wholeheartedly agree. From the first moment we met her we knew she was the one we wanted to hire. She is simply the best. We trusted her completely with our children (yes, we have two babies and she was excellent in this scenario as she has a lot of twin newborn experience) and in our home right from the start- something you don't want to have to worry about after coming home with your newborn. I should also mention I had a long recovery and challenges navigating breastfeeding two babies at once and she was SO helpful and supportive to me with that. She gave me so much permission around being flexible with myself and giving me options to help me think outside the box and be okay with it all. There were a lot of emotions I didn't anticipate being a FTM of twins and she was so helpful in me navigating that, I truly looked forward to the nights we had her so I could run things by her and ask her questions. I feel like she became a part of her family and I will definitely be making a lot of effort to keep her in our lives. Run, don't walk! It'll be the best money you ever spend! And do it now because she is super high in demand! read more

Laura was amazing! We booked her as a newborn care specialist for the first 2 weeks home with our baby girl. We would have been content with someone who stayed up at night and helped us get some sleep, but Laura was so much more than that. She reassured us that we were doing a good job. She demonstrated proper techniques and tips to improve some of our skills like swaddling, bathing, and breastfeeding. She walked us through some of the baby products we had received but hadn't used yet. And she was such a great source of information when we had questions. We were slightly anxious about having a stranger stay in our house, but we quickly connected with Laura and felt at ease with her. She always wore a mask and was responsible about staying safe in a Covid-19 world. Highly recommend! read more

Where to start...From pregnancy to newborn, Laura has been a rock for our family. Laura helped our family decide on the right birthing place for us, prepare for labor, navigate decision making during birth, care for our newborn, and stay grounded through it all. Laura's support contributed to a positive birthing experience and a healthy 4th trimester for mom, dad, and baby. I feel so fortunate that we had the opportunity to work with Laura during a very special and at times challenging life transition. I loved being able to work with Laura through our full journey as a doula, night nurse, newborn specialist, and lactation consultant! read more

As a first time mom, I was so nervous about how the first few weeks/months of motherhood would play out. It could have been really rough, but it was actually very smooth and enjoyable - and this has everything to do with Laura! From Day 1, Laura put my mind at ease. She has around 20 years of experience with newborns and she has the calmest energy - so she has all the info/resources to help and her vibe is very soothing for the whole family so everyone can really relax and enjoy these special moments with the new baby. When we were talking to other Newborn Care Specialists, we didn't connect with anyone until meeting Laura. Everyone else we met seemed to have a narrow scope of work (and abilities) around the baby care. Laura was so different! Talk about overqualified. She not only cared for the baby at night, she helped with Lactation (this was HUGE), she taught us how to bathe the baby, she taught us about nap schedules, she taught us about developmental stages, swaddling/baby products, you name it. On top of it all, when I dealt with some personal health issues a few days after the baby was born, Laura offered to drive me to the hospital or come spend extra time at our house with the baby while I was getting tests done (don't worry, I'm fine!). She became part of the family during this time, and she will remain a part of our family. She is truly the best and my advice is to BOOK HER EARLY because she is in high demand. :) read more

Laura was essential for our start to parenthood. We had no idea what we were getting into having someone come in to join us right after birth - and we're SO lucky we got the pleasure to have Laura be that person. It's such a new, overwhelming and exhausting time and I found Laura to be the perfect balance of guidance and kindness we so badly needed. Beyond her very obvious expertise, she quickly adapted to what we needed as a family, was there to answer literally any question we had (and tips on everything from breastfeeding to diaper types to training us on swaddles), and also quickly became a good friend. She's got incredible energy and every night we had her over, it was a burst of adrenaline in a very tiring time. We knew we were in good hands and fully trusted Laura's vast knowledge of newborns. On top of all that, she also truly cares and you can tell wants the best for you - as a new mom she constantly reminded me to also take care of myself and made sure I was doing okay mentally and emotionally. As many reviewers have said - Laura will be one of my first calls with any future children because I can't imagine going through those very tiring first few weeks without her. read more

I am a first time parent (of twins!) and Laura has truly been like an angel to me. From the first time I spoke with Laura after I had a traumatic experience with another doula/newborn care specialist, I felt at ease. And from the first time she visited our home, I felt a transformation. Her level of expertise was palpable from the minute she walked in our door. Even though she was not able to work for us for an extended period because she is booked up months in advance (note: book her early!), she made time to do some short visits to help us set up a sustainable schedule for the twins and fit us in for some overnights to help with sleep training. Every time she has come to work with us, it's helped me to feel more confident and empowered as a parent. From practical advice on how to manage life with newborns, to extremely difficult tasks like helping us ween our twins off of middle-of-the-night feeds, Laura has provided us with the tools to help keep us grounded during this life-altering and exhausting time. She is the most incredible resource I could have ever dreamed of and I just feel so lucky that we were able to schedule any time with her. I have referred her to multiple friends now, which, to me, is the highest compliment. I only wish that I had known about Laura from the moment I knew I was pregnant. So, if you're torn about where to start with newborn care specialist help and/or sleep training, do yourself a favor and schedule Laura ASAP. She has seriously been a lifesaver and the best investment we could have ever made. If I ever decide that I'm ready to have another child, Laura will be my first phone call...like even before I tell my family the news! Not kidding! Thank you so much, Laura! read more

Laura was invaluable during every step of our entire journey, from prepartum, labor, delivery, and postpartum. From our very first meeting she was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and realistic about every detail of the process. She's extremely warm, compassionate, and supportive. As a husband, I can't imagine having gone through this proceess without her by our side the entire time. Even now, 6 weeks after the birth, she has been extremely supportive and a great resource for all types of questions. HIGHLY recommend. Thank you Laura! read more

We worked with Laura back in 2010, when she first began her business in LA; we used her again in 2012. In a word, she's "amazing." She's gentle, experienced, and effective. Our kids are now older and still have great sleep habits; we credit Laura all the time... I still recommend her to new moms. read more

Laura is a gem! I feel beyond lucky to have found her because she is so much more than just a childcare specialist or "night nurse". She is a one-woman baby and mama SWAT team! Lactation, sleep training, feeding, postpartum, you name it- she has the answers and she truly CARES, which is so rare to find. With our first baby, we did not get any help at night and when I was pregnant with our second, we heard so many parents say that having a nighttime caregiver was a godsend and really helped them get over the difficult first newborn weeks. Knowing that we would have a toddler demanding our attention as well as a newborn, I started asking around for some recommendations. My friend knew someone who had used Laura and had amazing things to say, so I decided to meet her and see what this whole night thing was about. I was pretty skeptical since I knew I'd have to get up and nurse my son anyway in the middle of the night and given I'm a pretty light sleeper I was afraid I'd hear him cry and not sleep anyway. And I was not crazy about having a complete stranger in my house with my kids tbh. But the moment I met Laura, I felt so comfortable, safe and at ease. She did not push me to hire her, she offered up advice and suggestions from the get-go, and answered all of my questions in such a graceful, caring way that I was instantly drawn to her. And it wasn't just that meeting. Afterwards, even before I decided to hire her, I had lactation and feeding questions (since my baby was jaundice) and Laura was always available via text and calls. I felt like I had not just an expert, but a close friend by my side, who also knew everything about babies and breastfeeding! She truly cares about our family, and has made this transition to a family of 4 smoother with her help! I can't recommend Laura enough, whether it's your first, second or third baby! She will teach you things you never knew you needed to know and make you and your baby (and your partner!) feel calmer, rested and happy :) we LOVE you Laura!!! read more

It's been about a month now that I've been a mom if you don't count the 9, almost 10 months that I carried her. Those kind of count as well because you begin taking care of your human once you find out you are pregnant. You begin the process of learning about things that are foreign to you, like baby gear , diapers, birthing plans, doulas, nursery necessities...so, you read , you ask, you inquire, you take classes and watch videos; you become a sponge absorbing any little bit of helpful information that you can and pretty soon you become a ball of anxiety and insecurity because so many people give you so many conflicting facts and opinions, that you feel like all the wires in your brain are about to short circuit. Everyone is an "expert" and yet the one thing you can trust for sure , is that NO ONE really is . My life was VASTLY different not too long ago. I have always been a free spirit and followed the path of the rock and roll life. I had one foot in any situation that promised a good time, and the other usually at LAX led by a ferocious case of wanderlust. I flew from this city to that country on a whim because I was drawn to the outside world. I had no clue what I was doing when I became a mom. I just knew that, like with everything else in my life, I would dedicate my entire heart and soul to it . Now that she's here , I am different. A good kind of different . I can see my free spirit in her eyes already and my best adventure is just getting started. Now my wanderlust is driven by the fact that I have a little human I owe the world to. I owe her the chance to see it too and she will, with me. I had never wanted to post these things on Facebook, but that changed. I want to share something , or better said , someone, who has helped me become the best mom I can be. A few friends had recommended a night nurse that helped them with their newborns. At first I was hesitant for a few reasons: - Money. - Pride. Could I afford it ? Shouldn't I be able to do it on my own ? Will other women judge me ? Blah blah blah . Best money I have ever spent and I only care about what's best for mini me. I went with my gut and I made what I consider to be the best and smartest decision for me and my new human . I hired Laura Stockton Lee as my night nurse for the first month . I still steer the ship , but without her , I'd be lost at sea. I have learned more from her in 3 weeks than I have learned from any well meaning family member or friend, book, doctor, video...Most importantly I have learned to trust myself and my gut. Laura comes to me Sunday through Thursday from 10pm to 6am. My baby girl loves her so much . She has a gift. A gift she shares selflessly with me and everyone who crosses her path . I'm still mom, but this mom has a guiding light and some much needed sleep. Dear Laura, you are sacred to me and priceless and I wanted to give you major public props for being a baby whispering bad ass and for showing me that I know exactly how to be a mom , I just have to tune in. You are invaluable to me. This is hard and often times maddening, but you , you give me so much . With your help , this munchkin is happy, healthy, and thriving. To new moms or anyone who knows new parents or parents to be , I highly recommend Itsy Bitsy Childcare, LLC and Laura. She's always within reach when I have questions or concerns and most of all , she looooooves my baby girl and my baby girl loves her and that is so evident when they are together. Evie is so blessed. Lala, you're my girl ! Thanks for being an angel and helping my little family grow strong. read more

Kind, knowledgeable, authoritative and patient. Worked like a charm for our six-month-old, who started sleeping through the night within days. read more

LAURA IS THE BEST!!! We went from our baby waking up every two hours to 8 hours sleep the first night and 10-12 hours a night ever since. Laura and Itsy Bitsy is a no brainer. EXCELLENT JOB!!! read more

I don't even know where to start because I have so many amazing things to say about Laura. From the second she walked in our door, I knew we were in good hands. She taught my husband and I so much about sleep but beyond that, about our son's development steps, needs, goals, etc. Laura immediately makes you feel comfortable and supported and when taking on the daunting task of sleep training, those are imperative feelings to get through it all. Within three nights, my 4 month old son is now sleeping 12 hours + through the night. And, with Laura's 24/7 support, we are almost fully nap trained as well. And I thought I was the only one who loved Laura until my son met her. She came over to help us through a nap session and stayed just to meet him and play with him and he was all smiles and hugs with her. She is a total natural with babies, moms and dads and armed us with such amazing and important tools for parenting that we will take with us for years. I can't wait to book her for baby #2 starting with her doula services, then on to baby care support and sleep training. You get it all with Laura and she makes all of it enjoyable at the same time. Anyone would be lucky to work with her. read more

I've never met a more caring and wonderful childcare provider than Laura. In addition to be very knowledgeable about child rearing, lactation and child development, she truly loves the kids she takes care of and it is very evident. She is a natural nurturer and makes kids and the parents feel comfortable immediately. She has been taking care of my now 22 month old for over a year. He was already experiencing separation anxiety when she started with us, but he took to her almost immediately. From the first time she took care of him, I loved her too. She sang to him, played with him, helped him start to talk and walk and made him laugh. She quickly learned how to anticipate his needs. Now when he sees her, he lights up. Laura is truly special and I recommend her services to anyone who is looking for an excellent childcare professional. read more

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing Laura was with me and my newborn. I had taken all the classes and read the books but it was Laura who taught me everything about looking after a baby! She has a lovely demeanor and is very professional, a nice balance which is hard to find. She is very knowledgeable and I completely trusted her with my baby girl whom she was amazing with. I can't recommend her enough. read more

I can't say enough about Laura. She is truly an exceptional childcare provider. When my now 17 month old daughter was just a few weeks old she was having symptoms of reflux but her pediatrician just would not listen to me and chalked up my concerns to a first time parent. Laura listened to me and observed my daughter and absolutely agreed that she had reflux. She gave me the confidence to go back to my pediatrician once again and make them listen. Laura is so knowledgable, sweet and caring. You can see how much she loves the children she cares for and how much they love her. I would absloutely recommend her to anyone looking for childcare. read more

There are really no words to express how much Laura has touched our lives and blessed our family. Our son had some complicated medical needs and I was beyond overwhelmed trying to manage what was going on with him and finding a good fit for our family who would be mindful & aware of his needs. A friend recommended laura and couldn't say enough good things about her so I gave her a call. From day 1, Laura felt like a part of our family, she jumped right in and was able to quickly anticipate his needs. She is always one step ahead of me which went above and beyond my expectations and she is incredible with children, my son has improved immensely under her care, in all ways and literally jumps into her arms when he sees her. But I think the most special thing about Laura has been that she fit into our lives in a seamless, perfect way and I know she loves our son as much as we do. When I leave home I know his level of care and connection while I am gone ,will be equal to the love and care I would give him myself (and some days even better...she is so much fun!!). We feel lucky to have her in our lives. read more