Sophia

Newborn Care Specialist

“Witnessing the bond between a mother and her newborn is precious. The first couple months postpartum can be challenging, and being able to offer an extra hand in making it a little less stressful brings me such joy. ”

a brief bio

Sophia is a born-and-raised Rhode Islander, avid runner, and passionate early childhood advocate. These three parts of her life continually inspire her to grow, challenge herself, and expand her knowledge both personally and professionally.

Caring for children has been woven into Sophia’s story for many years. Before transitioning into overnight newborn care in 2020, she worked as a nanny, where she discovered that her true passion lies in providing tender, nurturing care to newborns while supporting mothers through the vulnerable and transformative postpartum period.

Sophia believes that running helps her maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit—qualities she feels are especially important when entering a family’s home during such a tender season of life. She strives to be an advocate for every family she supports, offering thoughtful guidance, reassurance, and a calm, comforting presence as parents find their confidence and settle into life with their new baby.

“When I am not soothing your precious newborn to sleep, you can find me running a marathon!”

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

  • Premature infant care

  • Twins/Multiples

  • Colic

  • Feeding Tube Support

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

AYB Family – Twins (Daytime Newborn Care)
Provided overnight newborn care for twins. Delivered care during the busy holiday season, assisting with infant needs while maintaining household organization through washing, folding, and organizing laundry. Partnered closely with parents to establish a developmentally appropriate and sustainable feeding routine, ensuring consistency across both daytime and nighttime care.

AC Family – Twins (Overnight Newborn Care)
Delivered overnight care for twins, supporting parents in managing the unique demands of caring for multiples. Assisted with feedings, soothing techniques, and establishing consistent routines to promote healthy sleep patterns and overall household flow.

DD Family (Overnight Newborn Care)
Supported first-time parents as they transitioned home with their newborn daughter, offering education, reassurance, and hands-on guidance. Helped build parental confidence through practical strategies and emotional support. Introduced techniques to promote healthy sleep habits, resulting in successful crib transitions and 3–4 hour sleep stretches within one week.

GG Family (Overnight Newborn Care)
Supported a first-time mother with a focus on breastfeeding education and encouragement. Provided overnight assistance to ensure adequate rest while reinforcing feeding techniques, positioning, and newborn care, helping to build confidence in early breastfeeding success.

HM Family (Overnight Newborn Care)
Began overnight support when the newborn was approximately one week old, assisting parents as they adjusted to life as a family of three. Prioritized providing both practical support and emotional reassurance to the postpartum mother, offering an additional set of hands and creating a calm, supportive environment during the early postpartum period.

TH Family (Overnight Newborn Care)
Provided dedicated overnight support during a two-week period while the father was out of town. Offered consistent care and reassurance to the mother, managing newborn needs overnight to ensure rest, recovery, and confidence in solo parenting during the postpartum phase.

JC Family (Overnight Newborn Care)
Provided overnight support for a family welcoming their third child. Managed bottle feedings, laundry, and the cleaning and sterilization of bottles and pump parts. Implemented consistent routines that supported the infant in achieving 7–8 hour sleep stretches overnight, while helping the family adjust to the dynamics of caring for multiple children.

EW Family Twins (Overnight Newborn Care)
Provided overnight care for a bottle-fed newborn twins, managing all feedings and nighttime routines. Ensured a smooth and consistent schedule, supporting both infant sleep development and parental rest.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  • Sprouted Newborn Care Specialist Training

  • CPR & First Aid

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