Give yourself the gift of sleep.
A newborn baby needs to be fed every 1-3 hours. If you’re expecting your first child, you may be asking yourself, “when do I sleep?”. When you arrive at home, your schedule will coincide with hers, and sleep inevitably becomes priceless.
Give yourself the gift of sleep so you can be the best mom you can be in the morning.
During her shift, she will tend to all of your baby's needs:
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
Your Newborn Care Specialist will also walk you through step-by-step processes of how to swaddle your baby, proper cleaning and sterilizing bottles and pump parts, tips to soothe your baby and more.
We do not offer medical advice or diagnosis.
Take your next step to Bloom into Parenthood
