Domestic Staffing Descriptions - Baby Nurse ~ Call: 646-290-8891
Baby Nurse
A baby nurse 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. A baby nurse’s primary focus is to assist the family with all newborn/infant related care, while providing support and guidance to all members of the household. Additional responsibilities would include:
- Breastfeeding/lactation support
- Prenatal/postnatal care
- Nighttime feedings
- Promoting healthy feeding habits and sleep environment
- Sibling care
- 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
- A baby nurse educates & supports parents with regard to infant care
