Jennifer

Overnight Nanny

a brief bio

Jennifer is a mother of her own 2 wonderful boys. She considers herself an open minded, nurturing, and dependable childcare provider. Not only does she have experience working in the homes of our clients but she is also a Medical Assistant at a pediatric office, where she works hands-on with children of all ages. She has many years of experience in a variety of settings and she is excited to be part of your journey!

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

• Pediatric Sleep Shaping

• Twins/multiples

• Babies with tongue/lip tie

• Breastfeeding mothers

CF FAMILY - OVERNIGHT NEWBORN CARE

Began working with this family with their first born, who came 3 weeks early. Supported mom who began her journey breastfeeding and struggled with painful latch and sore nipples. Worked through pain management and healing by guiding mom to hand express or pump to relieve herself from engorgement. Provided bottle feedings every 2-3 hours, throughout the night while mom took care of herself and got restful sleep. Washed and sterilized bottles and pump parts. Woke mom to pump in early hours. Maintained nursery supplies, washed and folded laundry, and monitored the baby while working overnight.

EM FAMILY - Overnight Newborn Care

Provided bottle feeds throughout the night and ensured mom that baby was in the best care while providing safe and evidence based practices. Baby was exclusively formula fed, and did show some signs of milk protein intolerance. Implemented paced bottle feeds so baby would have more control of input, and saw much improvement in spit ups! Overall, baby needed to sit up right and get a little more TLC after every feeding to ensure digestion.

BO Family - Overnight Newborn Care

Provided overnight to this family and worked with their first child after they arrived home from the hospital. Provided detailed notes for other providers and parents to ensure a smooth transition and source of knowledge of baby’s behaviors during the night. Ensured the mother’s pump parts were cleaned and sanitized for her to use when she needed relief from oversupply of breastmilk. Helped the baby with paced feeding for introducing bottles, burping, diaper changes, swaddling, soothing, and circumcision care.

LG Family - Overnight newborn caRE

Provided consistent overnight care for a 10-week-old baby experiencing colic. Offered specialized soothing methods, including contact holding, upright feeding, and burping strategies to reduce gas and discomfort. Maintained a calm, dim environment to promote restfulness during high-cry evenings. Monitored feeding patterns and tracked sleep behavior to support parental understanding and adjustments during the day.

JM Family - Overnight newborn caRE

Supported a breastfeeding mother with her fifth child, focusing on infant care while promoting restful recovery and lactation support. Assisted with safe nighttime feedings, including wake-up coordination and latching assistance when needed. Helped reinforce gentle routines and incorporated age-appropriate soothing methods to help settle the baby efficiently. Provided emotional support and reassurance to an experienced mom navigating newborn life once again.

JC Family - Overnight newborn caRE

Delivered overnight newborn care to a mother living with epilepsy who required uninterrupted rest for health and safety. Ensured a vigilant, quiet presence in the home, carefully attending to every baby cue so the mother could sleep soundly knowing her child was in trusted hands. Took the lead on all diapering, feeding (bottle prep and feeding), and soothing tasks throughout the night. Offered calm, steady communication to reduce stress and build trust in this high-responsibility role.

LT Family - Overnight newborn caRE

Provided overnight support for the family’s second child, allowing the parents to rest and focus on daytime parenting. Took initiative with household tasks such as washing bottles, pump parts, and infant laundry to reduce daytime workload. Supported the baby's sleep with gentle techniques including shushing, swaddling, and pacifier management. Maintained a clean, organized nursery and gave detailed morning updates on feeds and sleep stretches.

CC Family - Overnight newborn caRE

Supported a military family with their first baby by offering overnight newborn care and parental education. Guided new parents on safe sleep practices, hunger cues, and swaddling techniques while ensuring baby’s needs were met calmly and consistently through the night. Assisted with setting up a simple, sustainable nighttime routine. Created a supportive, reassuring environment to reduce new-parent anxiety and increase confidence.

BP Family - Overnight newborn caRE

Provided overnight care for a second-time mother, allowing for restorative postpartum sleep during recovery. Managed all baby-related needs during the night including diaper changes, bottle feeding, burping, and soothing. Worked independently while also checking in with the family to align with daytime preferences and feeding goals. Ensured baby was clean, comfortable, and rested so the entire family could start the day feeling more refreshed.