Hire a Newborn Care Specialist
How Can I Find a Newborn Care Specialist in Chicago?
A family can hire a newborn specialist to assist as soon as the family brings the baby home from the hospital. My Household Managed specializes in helping families find quality childcare. A newborn care specialist is trained to assist a family in an infant’s 3-4 months of life. It is best to hire newborn care specialists as soon as possible, before the birth of your baby, to secure their availability, as they are often booked months in advance and can work with multiple clients.
What Are The Duties of a MHM Newborn Care Specialist?
Formerly referred to as a night nurse, baby nurse, or night nanny, a newborn care specialist receives formal training in newborn care through courses and certifications. The primary role of a newborn care specialist is to give the parents a chance to rest, particularly with overnight care.
Overnight care
Assist with sleep training
Keep baby on a schedule
Sleeping in the same room as a the infant
Transitioning infant to a crib and safe sleeping
Lactation and breastfeeding support
Handling and storing breast milk
Night feedings
Swaddling techniques
Changing diapers
Washing bottles and pumping equipment
Infant’s laundry
Changing infant’s bedding
Playing with baby during waking hours
Organizing the nursery
Household duties that do not pertain to baby care fall outside of their duties
What Qualifications Do a Newborn Care Specialists Need to Have?
A newborn care specialist should have a great resume highlighting their experience and knowledge of sleep conditioning, feeding, sleep safety, caring for multiples, caring for premature babies, and all issues associated with newborns (reflux, colic, cradle cap, umbilical cord care, etc). Specialized classes and training are available through organizations like the Newborn Care Specialist Association for a NCS to receive certifications.
What’s the Difference Between a NCS and Other Household Staff?
What Is The Difference Between a NCS and a Nanny?
Some families hire a daytime nanny, and also employ a newborn care specialist at night to assist with overnight care for their infant. A NCS can make $3-$8 more than a nanny and their rates vary depending on their experience level and certifications. A newborn care specialist will generally not assist with household chores or babysit older children. A traditional nanny will be able to assist in duties like picking up the kids from school, while an NCS focuses on infant care and typically has a shorter contract length of about 3-4 months. A NCS is trained to assist in educating new parents in areas like healthy sleep habits, feeding, and establishing routines.
What Is The Difference Between a NCS and a Baby Nurse?
Previously, the terms NCS and baby nurse were used interchangeably, however, it created confusion in the industry when parents assumed their “baby nurse” had a formal background in nursing. It also created legal issues by using the term “nurse”, when a baby nurse or night nurse may or may NOT be a registered nurse. Instead, the industry is moving away from the term baby nurse to promote more clarity, and is promoting that newborn specialists receive official training through organizations such as the Newborn Care Specialists Association.
When Does a Newborn Care Specialist Sleep If They Work Overnights?
A newborn care specialist can work overnight or during the day, depending on the needs of the family. If your NCS works overnight they will lightly sleep or perform tasks while the baby sleeps at night. When working 24 hour contracts, a NCS will require a 4-6 hour break, taken first thing in the morning when the parents wake up. Read more here from the NCSA about what to expect from your Newborn Care Specialist.
Why Work With My Household Managed?
My Household Managed is a professional domestic staffing agency that specializes in newborn care specialists. We have been providing quality services to families for over 10 years and we are a trusted and reliable company that you can count on to take care of your household needs. We offer a wide range of services, and we will work with you to find the perfect solution for your family.
How Do I Get Started with MHM?
If you are interested in finding a newborn care specialist through MHM, your first step is to fill out a family registration form. This will allow our team to learn a little more about your family. Once we receive your registration, a member of our team will be in touch with you personally. You can fill out your registration form here.
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