How this Ambassador uses Nanit to monitor it all on her phone

Meet Ambassador Alyssa Loring

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By Mackenzie Sangster

Meet Ambassador Alyssa Loring

Blogger, Feathers and Stripes, marketing consultant, @alyssaloring on social

Alyssa and her kids at the beach

About Alyssa

Alyssa Loring is a motherhood & lifestyle blogger, a digital marketing consultant, and a personal assistant to her 2.5 year old and 5 year old. She and her husband are also expecting baby #3 in summer 2023! On her blog and social channels, Alyssa shares motherhood tips, like travel hacks for flying with little kids or the best outdoor toys for summer fun, sprinkling in everything you need to know about the trendiest mom products and the best stuff available on Amazon.

Why Nanit?

The Video History, the ability to use it on our cell phones, and the portability for travel were three of the main reasons I chose to replace our camera system with Nanit.

LEARN MORE: Video History (available with Insights Premium or Ultimate plans)

Favorite Nanit moment?

Lately my 2.5 year old has been asking me to sing lullabies at bedtime, and so I climbed into his toddler bed with him to do that one night. I loved that the camera captured this sweet moment between my little guy and myself!

LEARN MORE: Explore the Nanit App

What does your bedtime routine usually look like?

Bedtime routine is a family affair! Baths, pajamas, brush teeth, read books, sing lullabies, and sometimes just chit chat in the dark! It can take over an hour but it's a nice way to wind down the day with our 2.5 year old and 5 year old, who currently insist on sharing a room.

LEARN MORE: Get a no-fuss sample bedtime routine from Nanit Lab

What are your favorite/must-have baby products?

Nanit Pro + Floor Stand as well as the Travel Pack for portability on the go, a good sound machine, diapers that don't leak, and a really soft blanket.

What did you register for that you didn’t really need?

Two things I got rid of after our daughter was through the infant stage: A bottle sterilizer (it only held a few at a time and we just used the dishwasher!) and a wipes warmer (so not worth it).

What’s your top parenting tip?

Breathe. Some moments will be frustrating and other moments will be so beautiful they'll make you cry. Breathe when you need to, so you can enjoy the stage of life you're in.

How does Nanit support you as a parent?

There's no such thing as an "off" day as a mom—even while my kids are at their schools, I'm thinking about whether we're fully stocked on their favorite snacks or organizing their activities for the week. I’m frequently multi-tasking. Nanit helps me monitor it all on my phone!

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CONTRIBUTORS

Natalie Barnett, PhD serves as VP of Clinical Research at Nanit. Natalie initiated sleep research collaborations at Nanit and in her current role, Natalie oversees collaborations with researchers at hospitals and universities around the world who use the Nanit camera to better understand pediatric sleep and leads the internal sleep and development research programs at Nanit. Natalie holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of New England in Australia and a Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Sleep Science from the University of Western Australia. Natalie was an Assistant Professor in the Neurogenetics Unit at NYU School of Medicine prior to joining Nanit. Natalie is also the voice of Nanit's science-backed, personalized sleep tips delivered to users throughout their baby's first few years.

Kristy Ojala is Nanit’s Digital Content Director. She spends way too much time looking at maps and weather forecasts and pictures of Devon Rex cats and no-cook dinners. A former sleep champion, she strives to share trustworthy somnabulism tips with other parents—praying for that one fine day when no tiny humans wake her up while it’s still dark out. Her kids highly recommend 3 books, approximately 600 stuffies, Chopin’s “Nocturnes,” and the Nanit Sound + Light for bedtime success.

Mackenzie Sangster is on the Brand and Community team at Nanit. She supports content development and editing for Nanit’s Parent Confidently blog as well as other marketing initiatives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends, cooking, being active, and using the Pro + Flex Duo to keep an eye on her fur-baby, Poppy!

Holly Hays is a contributor and writer for Nanit, channeling her years as a mama and former magazine editor to create fun, useful content for fellow busy, trying-to-do-their-best parents and caregivers. Holly has written for a wide range of brands and media outlets (Ergobaby, HGTV, Manhattan Toy Company, OXO), loves to cook and read mystery novels, and leans heavily on her two daughters to keep her up to date on all the latest slang.