What can I expect from a Baby Nurse? In general, due to the high demand of our top Baby Nurses, they are usually booked four to six months in advance of your due date. In the months leading up to your due date, your Baby Nurse will be in constant contact with you, monitoring your progress and discussing your individualized needs. In addition, your Baby Nurse will send you helpful information for you and baby on the way. In general, your Baby Nurse can be waiting for you and your new arrival upon the homecoming from the hospital, or can accompany you from the hospital, it's entirely your preference. Many clients choose to have their Baby Nurse come to the home one to two days before Mom and baby arrive in order to get the nursery and home in order for the homecoming. Once the baby arrives, your Baby Nurse will work with you to establish your expectations and routine. Hiring a Baby Nurse will mean more rest for the new Mom, therefore, a quicker recovery time.
How long do I have a Baby Nurse in our home?
The duration of the Baby Nurse's time in your home will be your decision. We suggest a minimum of fourteen days in order for you and your baby to receive the optimum benefit of a Baby Nurse's stay. The average is 14-90 days. Though, we have seen Baby Nurses in homes for up to six months! It's whatever fits best in your situation. For additional questions on how long you should hire a Baby Nurse for, please contact usdirectly.
What are the duties of a Baby Nurse?
Breastfeeding/lactation support
Prenatal/postnatal care
Nighttime feedings
Promoting healthy feeding habits and
sleep environment Care for singletons, twins, triplets, etc.
Bathing the newborn/infant
Dressing the newborn/infant
Sterilization of bottles, pacifiers and other nursery items
Maintaining a clean, sanitized nursery
Umbilical cord and circumcision care
Baby laundry
Administering medicine, if needed
Educating & supporting parents with regards to infant care
What is a Baby Nurse?
.A baby nurse (aka newborn specialist) is a seasoned professional
who comes to your home and helps care for your newborn,
usually right out of the hospital. A baby nurse does not have to be a
Registered Nurse, but has extensive hands on experience and knowledge
of infant care.
Families who opt to hire a baby nurse can be first time parents,
have encountered pregnancy complications, premature births or
simply want a baby nurse to help with the transition of welcoming a
new baby into their home.
A baby nurse can be a former nanny but is more importantly someone
who has undergone special training on how to care for newborns
& premature babies. Many baby nurses carry certifications such as
lactation consultant, sleep training, prenatal parenting, newborn
specialist, CPR/First Aid, postpartum doula care and more.
Not all baby nurses have experience working with multiples, so it is
important to remember to ask specific questions relating to your
situation when interviewing a baby nurse.
Why do I need a Baby Nurse? What a Baby Nurse will do for you and your baby will be unbeatable by any family member or close friend. Baby Nurses are trained professionals who have made a career out of the newborn care for babies. Clients continually call us after giving birth with complete astonishment claiming, "you can't anticipate what it will be like those first few days and weeks after you give birth and the importance and relief having a Baby Nurse gave me." Of course Grandma, an Aunt or close friend will bring you loving care and support you need in those first few weeks, but, the condition of your home, health and baby after one of our Baby Nurses completes their tenure in your home will leave you speechless!
What if I have a special needs baby?
Because of the wide range in background of our Baby Nurse's, most have experience with multiples, breathing machines, special needs and high-risk pregnancies. We will search for a nurse based on your specific needs
How much do Baby Nurses cost?
Please contact our Director of Placement at Info@lovingheartagency.com or Give us a call at 718-484-1763
One of our staff will be willing to assist you in finding the right baby nurse or nanny for you.