Becoming a parent is a momentous time and requires a lot of planning and preparation ahead of time. Welcoming a new baby into your home is exciting but can also feel scary at the same time. Your routines will change and before you know it, you’ll be consumed with caring for your baby and getting to know their unique personality. With the many changes that a newborn brings to your family dynamic, it is very common for parents to hire a newborn care specialist. Here are some reasons why you should consider this.
First, a newborn care specialist has special training and experience in caring only for infants and newborns. Many of these professional nannies have completed specific certifications and courses specifically on infant care, so they can help answer questions and step in to provide hands-on help during those first weeks and months. This extra support for tired parents is invaluable.
Second, because your newborn care specialist will help you with the baby’s basic care like bathing, feeding, and diapering, you will be able to get some much-needed rest. For a parent that has just given birth, getting caught up on sleep can help the body heal and even help with the varying emotions that come with parenthood. Your employee can also help with keeping the nursery organized and clean, and even step in to help with laundry.
Third, many newborn care nannies are experienced in helping sleep train babies and some also can provide lactation and breastfeeding assistance. These are major parts of being a parent and having a professional that knows the innerworkings of these processes will bring peace to not just you, but your baby, too.
If you are planning on bringing a baby into your home in the near future, now is the time to plan to hire a newborn care specialist. This professional nanny can begin work a few weeks before the arrival of the child, or within the first weeks or months after you bring the baby home. There will be an adjustment time of getting to know each other and learning what your specific needs are as you transition into parenthood. Communicating with the nanny is important, so you can ensure everyone is on the same page. Create a written work agreement that outlines specific job duties, wages, and benefits, so there is no confusion later down the road.
The old saying ‘it takes a village’ is true – especially for new parents that are learning the ropes. Having the support, knowledge, and expertise of a loving and compassionate newborn care specialist is priceless.
Call us today to find the right newborn care specialist for your home! We will work hard to find the right placement as soon as possible.
