Hi, I'm Alexa. Nurse, mama, and the heart behind Dodo & Co.
I'm a labor and delivery nurse with a master's in nursing and a background in developmental psychology, and a certified pediatric sleep consultant. Most of all, I'm a mom who knows how hard those sleepless months can be.
Better sleep helped me feel like me again.
Like so many new moms, I found myself navigating sleep deprivation, endless Google searches and moments of self-doubt. Postpartum felt dark and isolating, and somewhere along the way I lost a little piece of myself.
When our daughter was about 4 months old, we sleep trained, and it changed so much more than our nights. Learning about infant sleep and finding a consistent routine helped our whole family. I hoped for a happier, well-rested baby. What I gained was a passion for helping other parents feel that same peace, confidence and connection.
“Every baby is unique, every family is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to sleep.”
Faire dodo, and the “Co.”
Faire dodo is French for “to go night-night.” The name brings together two things close to my heart: working with moms and babies, and my love of French culture from my French minor.
It's also a tribute to my wonderful European mama, who has a PhD in child development and is a sleep consultant herself. I grew up close to this work.
And the “Co.”? That's you. The little dreamers and families I work with, because without them, Dodo would be nothing.
A warm friend, backed by clinical knowledge.
Labor and delivery nurseCaring for moms and newborns every week
Master's degree in nursingRegistered nurse, MSN
Certified pediatric sleep consultantInstitute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting, with a newborn emphasis
Background in developmental psychologySo your plan fits your baby's temperament
Three things I tell every family.
Family knows best
Trust your gut if something feels off. A plan should never be so rigid that you lose yourself in it.
Sleep is essential
Babies need sleep to grow and develop, and so do parents. Wanting rest is a necessity of life.
Sleep training is a gift
Built on secure attachment, it teaches your baby that the crib is a safe space and that you'll always come back.
I'd love to meet your family.
Bienvenue chez Dodo & Co. Let's make some room for rest, together.