As you transition into life with your new baby, there are a lot of things to juggle. Caring for your new bundle of joy will fill much of your time, and the rest of your day-to-day duties likely won’t slow down.
That’s why having an extra hand to support you during this transition can be very helpful. Whether it’s supporting you as you physically recover from giving birth, adjusting to sleep changes, or determining what feeding schedule works best for your baby, the post-delivery period can be overwhelming.
A postpartum team consisting of a newborn care specialist (NCS), nanny, and housekeeper, can be a true dream team! Here’s how each role can make a difference in your home.
The Dream Team
Newborn Care Specialist
From day one, an experienced newborn care specialist can provide loving care for your newborn. Specializing in establishing sleep and feeding routines, offering overnight care, and expert guidance on soothing and infant development, an NCS is one of the best ways new parents can get the support they need.
This person knows how to bring calm amid the uncertain days and hours of welcoming your new baby. Parents who hire newborn care specialists report better sleep and the opportunity to establish healthy habits from the beginning. This can be invaluable in the newborn phase of parenthood.
Nanny
Newborn care specialist roles are generally specialized, temporary roles during the first few weeks or months of the baby’s life. Once your NCS transitions out of their position with you, hiring a nanny for more ongoing care can be truly invaluable.
Your nanny can support developmental milestones for your baby, provide care during the day as you stay on top of tasks around the home or head back to work, and assist with feeding, routines, and other responsibilities.
Over time, a trusted nanny can become a part of your family – especially in the life of your baby as they grow. Whether you need full-time care or part-time assistance to work, run errands, go to appointments, or just to put your feet up to rest or catch up with a friend, your nanny is one of the best ways to create a stable and loving environment in your home for your child.
Housekeeper
Your home environment can directly impact your mental health. This is especially true as you’re going through a big transition by bringing a new baby home.
A housekeeper can be a real gift during the postpartum recovery time. They can stay on top of organization of your home and nursery, handle laundry and dishes, and step in with other light household tasks that take the pressure off of you.
Whether you’ve just given birth, adopted a new baby, had a c-section, or are a spouse supporting your partner, new parents often don’t have the time or physical or emotional capacity to think about the upkeep of their home.
They should be protecting their time together as they heal, bond, and discover the wonders of the new baby. A detailed housekeeper can be one of the best ways to relieve the burden of household upkeep, ultimately helping cultivate a calmer, more peaceful environment.
Seamless Support
By hiring this combination of experienced household staff, you’ll have seamless support as you discover your new role as a parent.
Each person has their specific division of responsibilities, allowing parents to focus on what matters the most: bonding with their baby.
And while not every family will need to hire individuals for all three roles, even just one can make a significant positive impact inside your home.
Why Household Staffing
If you’re a new parent and the idea of ‘managing it all’ truly seems overwhelming and unrealistic, we have good news. You don’t need to take it all upon yourself. In fact, we make it easy for you to build your postpartum dream team.
We do all the research, background checks, and vetting, introducing you only to the top candidates who match your specific needs.
At Household Staffing, our 98.7% placement success rate speaks for itself. So, don’t delay!
Our outstanding team is ready to help you start the hiring process so you can onboard a professional employee – or team of employees – for your home this spring.
Complete our New Hire Form today to get started.
