Six Months Old. A Whole New World of Questions.
Just when you finally feel like you're finding your rhythm with your baby, everything starts changing again. You're wondering when and how to introduce solids, whether baby-led weaning or purées are best, and how to safely introduce allergens. Your baby's naps might suddenly be short again. Bedtime is getting later. You're wondering if it's time to drop a nap, wean night feeds, or start encouraging independent sleep. And while your baby is learning to sit, roll, and explore the world, you're trying to figure out how to support all these new skills. It's exciting. It's overwhelming. And it's a LOT to figure out on your own. But you don't have to.
You Don't Need to Have All the Answers. You Just Need to Know Where to Find Them.
Most moms are trying to learn and understand: sleep, feeding, development, and baby care all at the same time while also navigating their own postpartum recovery. And the hardest part? The “right” answer changes constantly as your baby grows. So instead of feeling confident, you end up second guessing yourself, obsessing over schedules, wondering if your baby’s behavior is normal, and spending late nights researching instead of resting. I know this because even with a medical background, I felt it too. That’s why I created the system I wish I had as a new mom: one trusted place where you can go to understand exactly what matters in each stage—and what to do next. Less Googling. Less second-guessing. More confidence in the everyday decisions you're making for your baby.
Introducing the 5-6 Month Playbook.
Everything you need for this big stage. All in one place. A comprehensive, self-paced online course designed to help you confidently navigate starting solids, sleep transitions, developmental milestones, and the everyday challenges of parenting a growing baby. Created by a pediatric PA, infant sleep coach, and mom who understands both the science behind your baby's development and what it actually feels like to navigate motherhood.
Start Solids With Confidence
Know when and how to introduce foods, navigate purées and baby-led weaning, introduce allergens safely, and recognize gagging versus choking.
Navigate Sleep Changes
Understand independent sleep, night feeds, the 3-to-2 nap transition, and those frustrating early morning wakings.
Support Every New Skill
Learn how to encourage sitting, rolling, early movement, and development through simple, purposeful play.
What you'll Learn
Months 5–6 bring some of the most exciting changes yet! Inside the Playbook, we'll walk through everything from introducing solids and navigating baby-led weaning versus purées to safely introducing allergens, understanding gagging versus choking, and building your baby's early feeding skills. We'll also tackle the sleep changes that often come with this stage—including dropping a nap, encouraging independent sleep, navigating night feedings, and troubleshooting early morning wakings. As your baby becomes more mobile and independent, you'll learn how to support emerging skills like sitting, rolling, reaching, and preparing to crawl. We'll also cover everyday challenges like teething and continue focusing on YOU—because your own postpartum recovery, pelvic floor health, and physical well-being still matter, too. You'll learn what's normal, what to expect next, what deserves your attention, and practical ways to confidently support your baby through this stage—without spending hours searching for answers or second-guessing every decision. And all of this comes in easy-to-follow video lessons with downloadable resources and lifetime access once enrolled! Take a look at everything we'll cover below ↓
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to the Course
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How to Use This Course
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Start here: Happy Half Birthday!
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Introducing Solids with Ease
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Baby Led Weaning vs. Purees
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The 6-9 Month Window of Opportunity
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Introducing Allergens
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Reducing the Risk of Choking
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Teaching Baby to Drink From a Straw cup
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Poop After Solids
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Baby Led Feeding Menu
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Sleep Training & Independent Sleep Skills
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The 3-to-2 Nap Transition
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Early Morning Wakings
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Weaning Night Feedings
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Sample Schedules
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Teething
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Dropping the Pacifier: When & How
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Supporting Baby's Development
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Reading to your Baby
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Strengthening Your Own Body Postpartum
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My 5&6 Month Essential Product List
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5&6 Month Check-In
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But what if...?
“I don’t have time for a course.” I understand. That's why the Playbook is self-paced and organized into focused lessons. You don't have to watch everything at once. Learn what you need, when you need it. "My baby isn't quite five months old yet?" Perfect! You can start learning now so you feel prepared when it's time to introduce solids and navigate the next stage. You'll have lifetime access, so there's no rush. "My baby is already six months old?" You're right on time! You can jump directly into the lessons that are most relevant to your baby and return to others whenever you need them. “Every baby is different. Will this still help mine?” Absolutely. The goal isn't to force your baby into a rigid schedule or developmental timeline. It's to help you understand what's typical, recognize when your baby is ready for something new, and make informed decisions that work for your family. “Can't I just find all this information online?” You can find plenty of information online—but sorting through conflicting recommendations takes time and can leave you with even more questions. The Playbook brings evidence-informed education and practical strategies together in one organized place, created by a pediatric PA and mom you can trust.
Meet Your Instructor: Rebekah Blankenship, MMSc, PA-C, CAQ- Pediatrics
I'm a pediatric physician assistant, infant sleep coach, and mom—and the founder of Nurtured Nest. Through my clinical experience in pediatrics and pediatric surgery, I've seen firsthand how important it is for parents to have reliable, practical information about their baby's health, safety, and development. And through motherhood, I've learned that even with a medical background, parenting comes with plenty of questions! I created Nurtured Nest to bridge the gap between medical expertise and real-life motherhood. My goal isn't to tell you there's only one right way to parent. It's to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make decisions that are right for your baby and your family.
Imagine Feeling Prepared for What's Next.
Imagine introducing your baby's first foods without wondering if you're doing it all wrong. Knowing how to safely offer allergens and recognize when your baby is gagging versus choking. Understanding why naps are suddenly getting shorter—and having a plan to navigate the next sleep transition. Watching your baby learn to sit, roll, and explore, knowing how to support each new skill. And feeling reassured that you have reliable guidance to return to whenever a new question comes up. That's what the Nurtured Nest Playbook is here for--more confident, informed parenting.
Ready to Feel More Confident About Months 5–6?
Your baby is growing, learning, and changing every day. You deserve guidance that grows with them. Get instant access to the Nurtured Nest 5–6 Month Playbook and feel prepared for everything this exciting stage brings.
$59.00
This Is Just One Chapter of Your Baby's First Year.
Starting Earlier? If your baby is still in the newborn stage or navigating months 3–4, we've got you covered! Explore the Newborn Playbook and 3–4 Month Playbook for guidance on feeding, sleep foundations, routines, and development before this next stage begins. Want Support Beyond Months 5–6? The Nurtured Nest First 12 Months Playbook is designed to grow with your baby, offering guidance throughout the entire first year. As additional stages become available, you'll have more opportunities to continue learning with Nurtured Nest.
What Moms are Saying
Discover how this course is transforming the motherhood journey for our students.
“Rebekah at Nurtured Nest has been the best and one of my most trusted resources about sleep and development. As a new mother of two under two, I have been overwhelmed by all the information on how to handle baby sleep and development. It has been challenging to get the practical advice I need, but Rebekah has been more than an advisor! She’s detailed, has multiple approaches to different issues and is highly educated. You can tell she not only enjoys researching and learning, but cares about the family. Rebekah has helped me let go of my anxieties, get out of the nap trap cycle, along with my husband and into a consistent sleep routine with my second baby. I can’t recommend her enough.”
2 year old & 6 month old
All of this was delivered with such grace and compassion. We would, without a doubt, recommend Rebekah and her services to any family navigating the newborn stage.
6 week old baby boy
Finally, a guide that answered all my questions! I only wish I had this when my first baby was born.
2 under 2
“Rebekah at Nurtured Nest has been the best and one of my most trusted resources about sleep and development. As a new mother of two under two, I have been overwhelmed by all the information on how to handle baby sleep and development. It has been challenging to get the practical advice I need, but Rebekah has been more than an advisor! She’s detailed, has multiple approaches to different issues and is highly educated. You can tell she not only enjoys researching and learning, but cares about the family. Rebekah has helped me let go of my anxieties, get out of the nap trap cycle, along with my husband and into a consistent sleep routine with my second baby. I can’t recommend her enough.”
2 year old & 6 month old
Finally, a guide that answered all my questions! I only wish I had this when my first baby was born.
2 under 2
All of this was delivered with such grace and compassion. We would, without a doubt, recommend Rebekah and her services to any family navigating the newborn stage.
6 week old baby boy
Ready to Take the First Step?
Enroll now to access expert guidance and support tailored for your baby's first year. Let's simplify and enhance your motherhood journey together.
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