Aaliyah

 
 
 

Certified Newborn care specialist, postpartum doula & Early Childhood educator

When I’m not rocking your precious baby to sleep, you can find me spending time with loved ones and exploring our city of Providence!

a brief bio

Aaliyah has years of experience as a nanny, caring for children ages newborn-5 years old. She facilitates an engaging, evidence-based, and stress-free approach while working with the children she serves, and enjoys partnering with families to ensure a positive and safe foundation with safe & age-appropriate goals and expectations. Aaliyah comes from a military background and has worked with families who are on active duty; she welcomes those with open arms! She looks forward to providing a safe, interactive, and nurturing environment for you and your little one.


OFFERINGS

  • Diapering


  • Changing


  • Bathing
 (first sponge bath, then regular bath)

  • Soothing

  • Circumcision & umbilical cord care


  • Bottle preparation & storage 

  • Bottle feeding (Breastmilk & Formula)


  • Communication with breastfeeding parent to schedule feeds and transport baby back and forth to and from (when feeding overnight)

  • Wash and sterilize bottles, pump parts, pacifiers, etc.

  • Organization & maintenance of nursery

  • Baby's laundry (washing, folding, and putting away)

  • Create a regular feeding schedule

  • Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits

  • Keep nursery tidy and stocked

  • Maintain a log that tracks the baby's feeding times, ounces, diapers, and anything else parents may need to know.

  • Create a smooth transition for the family during the newborn stage (birth-3 months)

  • Assist you with any (baseline) feeding issues baby may have, including formula feeding and breastfeeding support or knowing when to recommend pediatrician or IBCLC support for extensive issues. 

  • Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them

  • Infant CPR (when needed)

  • Providing a safe and healthy sleep environment for baby at all times

  • Sleep Conditioning by using a gentle approach to help your baby develop sleep habits that lead to sleeping throughout the night

  • Parent education and emotional support


WITH EXPERIENCE IN

  • Reflux

  • Colic

  • Supporting mothers with Perinatal Mood Disorders

  • Umbilical cord care

  • Supporting breastfeeding mothers

  • Twin Care

  • Gentle Sleep Shaping


RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

LR Family – (Daytime Care)

  • Provided consistent daytime care for newborn, including feeding, napping, and developmental stimulation

  • Created calm, engaging environment with age-appropriate play and bonding

  • Supported family with daily reports, gentle routine shaping, and postpartum assistance

DP Family (Overnight Care)

  • Managed overnight newborn care, including feeds, diapering, and settling back to sleep

  • Created and implemented customized sleep routines, helping baby sleep independently

  • Provided detailed nightly logs and collaborated with parents on schedule transitions

HG Family (Overnight Care)

  • Maintained calm, nurturing nighttime environment and supported feeding transitions

  • Monitored infant safety and comfort, allowing parents to rest confidently

  • Cared for newborn during overnight hours, supporting consistent sleep training methods

KA Family (Overnight Care)

  • Delivered overnight care for newborn including bottle prep, feeding, and gentle settling techniques

  • Tracked baby’s overnight behaviors to guide sleep shaping and parental guidance

  • Ensured safe sleep environment in line with AAP guidelines

EP Family (Overnight Care – 12-Hour Shifts)

  • Provided high-attention care for extended overnight shifts (7 PM – 7 AM)

  • Assisted with feeding, diapering, sleep soothing, and room setup for optimal rest

  • Helped family gradually implement sleep schedule and support for developmental milestones

MM Family – Overnight Newborn Care
Infant (Second Child), Started at 4 Days Old

  • Supported breastfeeding mother experiencing painful latch and engorgement

  • Guided through pain management using hand expression and pumping techniques

  • Provided bottle feedings every 2–3 hours to allow mom uninterrupted rest

  • Implemented paced bottle feeds to reduce spit-ups and improve latch control

  • Washed and sterilized bottles and pump parts nightly

  • Woke mother in early morning hours to pump as needed

  • Maintained nursery inventory, organized supplies, and managed baby laundry

JH Family – Overnight Newborn Care
Second Baby Girl

  • Delivered overnight care with a focus on safe, evidence-based practices

  • Provided consistent bottle feedings and supported mom’s pumping routine

  • By 8 weeks, baby was sleeping one 5-hour stretch with follow-up feeds

  • Washed and sterilized pump parts promptly to aid mom’s return to sleep

  • Maintained clean, organized nursery environment

MH Family – Overnight Newborn Care
Second Child, Post-Hospital Arrival

  • Supported anxious mom with compassionate, knowledgeable care due to prior health concerns with first child

  • Documented detailed nightly logs to share with parents and other caregivers

  • Ensured breast pump parts were cleaned and sanitized for oversupply relief

  • Assisted with paced bottle feeding, diaper changes, burping, swaddling, soothing, and circumcision care

MR Family – Overnight Newborn Care
Second Child, Transition to Family of Four

  • Provided full overnight care with bottle feeds while mom pumped and rested

  • Maintained a comprehensive log of sleep patterns, feedings, diaper output, and baby’s temperament

  • Helped mom feel rejuvenated and supported during early postpartum phase

MD Family – Overnight Newborn Care (Twins)
Boy and Girl Twins

  • Cared for newborn twins overnight, establishing structured bedtime routine

  • Bathed, fed, swaddled, and settled both infants nightly

  • Provided extra care for baby boy with colic: used tummy massage, leg exercises, paced feedings, and upright positioning

  • Educated mom on proper nipple sizes and bottle feeding best practices

  • Ensured individualized care while maintaining harmony in twin schedule


CLIENT LOVE NOTES

“Aaliyah has been a joy to work with. Each night that she is over, a weight is lifted off my shoulders because I know my baby is in great hands while I am able to REST.” Marissa M.