Simply Sleep by Sasha, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

Helping parents navigate the fourth trimester with confidence since 2022 🤍 Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 Honoree 🏆

09/10/2026

A little peek into an overnight with our one of our RNs + this sweet 2-week-old 🤍

And a little milestone worth celebrating: baby just made it back above birth weight! ✨

Once a newborn has regained their birth weight, is feeding well, and their pediatrician is happy with their growth, we love being able to let them wake naturally for feeds overnight rather than waking them strictly by the clock (e.g every 2-3 hours).

Why? Because sleep is doing SO much more than simply giving baby (and parents!) a break. Consolidated sleep supports important growth and development, including the release of growth hormone, which plays a role in physical growth and tissue repair. Quality sleep also supports brain development, immune function, and overall regulation.

Of course, this looks different for every baby. Some newborns still need scheduled feeds based on their weight gain, medical history, feeding pattern, or pediatrician’s recommendations. 🤍 Every baby is different and deserves an individualized plan.

Our goal is never to make a newborn “sleep through the night.” It’s to create a safe, developmentally appropriate environment where feeding, growth AND restorative sleep can coexist.💤

09/04/2026

Why do we feed babies in a side-lying position? 🍼

One of our favorite bottle-feeding techniques for newborns is elevated side-lying — let’s talk about why!

When baby is positioned on their side with their head and body aligned, and the bottle is held more horizontal rather than straight up and down, baby has more control over the flow of milk.

✨ It helps prevent milk from simply flowing into baby’s mouth with gravity
✨ It allows baby to better coordinate suck → swallow → breathe
✨ It encourages baby to actively draw milk from the bottle rather than keeping the ni**le flooded
✨ It gives baby more opportunity to pause and regulate their feeding

A bottle held vertically can create a faster, more gravity-driven flow — which can be harder for a newborn to manage, especially when they’re still learning how to coordinate feeding.

And remember: responsive bottle feeding matters. Watch baby’s cues, allow pauses, and don’t feel like you need to finish the bottle just because there’s milk left.

This is one of those little techniques that can make a BIG difference in how comfortable and coordinated your newborn’s feeding feels. 🤍

Save this for your next bottle feed & send it to a new or expecting mama! 🍼

Educational content only. Feeding needs can vary from baby to baby. If you have concerns about your baby’s feeding, latch, coughing/choking, or milk transfer, talk with your pediatrician or feeding professional.

08/27/2026

We did it… 1,000 followers!!! 🤍✨

I seriously cannot thank you enough for being here, trusting us with your babies, sharing our content, and cheering on this little corner of the internet. What started as a passion for helping new families has grown into a community I’m SO proud of. 🥹

So obviously… we’re celebrating with a GIVEAWAY! 🎉

I want to give ONE expecting or new mama the chance to have me shop their registry and spend money on some of the newborn + postpartum essentials we truly love, use, and recommend. 🤍

✨ HOW TO ENTER:

1. Follow Sasha Scanlon | Night Nursing, IBCLC Visits & Newborn Education
2. Like this post
3. Share this post to your story + tag me
4. Comment “ENTER ME” and tell me if you’re expecting or already have your newborn!
5. Tag a mama-to-be or new mama in the comments for an extra entry! 👇🏼

🤍 A few details:
• Open to U.S. residents
• One winner will be chosen
• Expecting moms OR moms who already have a newborn are welcome to enter
• If you already have a baby, items on your registry must still be available
• I’ll choose items from your registry that fit within the giveaway amount
• Giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram

Thank you for helping me reach this milestone. I can’t wait to spoil one of you with some of our favorite baby + postpartum finds! 🛍️🤍

GOOD LUCK, MAMAS! ✨

08/26/2026

Why is my newborn SO gassy?! 💨

If your newborn is grunting, squirming, turning red, pulling their legs up, or passing gas ALL. DAY. LONG… you are not alone. 😂

Newborns have a very immature digestive system that is still learning how to do its job. Their gut microbiome is also rapidly developing after birth, and everything they’re taking in is new for their digestive system to process.

They’re also still learning how to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing, which means swallowing air is incredibly common. Add in immature gut motility and those tiny abdominal muscles… and you’ve got a baby who may have a LOT of gas but not always know how to get it out efficiently. 💨

Gas and fussiness often become more noticeable and can peak around 2–6 weeks, which can make this stage feel especially hard.

The reassuring part? For most babies, this is a normal part of early development and improves as their digestive system matures and they become more efficient at feeding, burping, and passing gas.

And remember: a gassy baby does not automatically mean something is wrong with your breast milk or formula. 🤍

Save this for the next 3 a.m. “WHY IS MY BABY GRUNTING?!” moment.

If your baby has significant vomiting, blood in the stool, a swollen/firm abdomen, poor feeding, fever, or you’re concerned they’re unwell, reach out to your pediatrician.

08/22/2026

Newborn product rapid fire 👀 YES or NO edition!

We don’t recommend products just because they’re popular. We look at them through the lens of newborn development, safety, safe sleep, low-tox materials, functionality + what actually makes life easier for parents. 🤍

Because you don’t need more baby stuff — you need the right baby stuff.

These are some of our rapid-fire YES or NOs 👀
Agree or disagree with me?!

Save this for your registry + send it to a friend building theirs! 🫶🏼

Interested in a list of products we love and recommend?!

Send us a DM and we will personally send you a free list of our favorite newborn + postpartum products 🤍

08/20/2026

Manifesting Alex Cooper clearing your baby registry but have no idea what to put on it?

Here are a few of my favorite newborn and postpartum products!

Comment “REGISTRY” and I’ll send you the full list with links 💌💌

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