Sophia

Trained Newborn Care Specialist, Night Nanny

a brief bio

Sophia is a born and raised Rhode Islander, runner, and early childhood advocate. These three elements are what Sophia challenges herself everyday to be better at, constantly learning and expanding knowledge on. Nannying has been a part of her story for many years — she has been a full time nanny since 2018, but learned her true passion is providing tender loving care to newborns and new mamas. She believes running gives her a healthy mind, soul and body, all very important when working with our Baby Bloom families. She aims to be an advocate for each family she works with to offer sound advice and a comforting presence in each families’ home.

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

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

AYB Family - Twins

Working with multiples is where I feel I shine most. For this family , I was able to offer them a few nights during the busy holiday season. I helped by making sure laundry was washed, folded and organized. And partnered with parents to implement a developmentally appropriate and sustainable feeding routine throughout the day and night.

DD Family

Supported new parents as they brought their little girl home! As new parents often are, they were thrilled but somewhat terrified to navigate life with their little one — with a bit of guidance, education, and emotional support they eased into their new role with grace and expertise. I provided tips on how to maximize sleep time in the crib and within a weeks time working with them, their little one was loving the crib and sleeping for 3-4hr stretches!

HM Family

At just about one week old I had the pleasure of assisting new parents as they transitioned to a family of three. My number one priority with this case was to offer an extra set of hands and a listening ear to this new postpartum mama.

JC Family

Assisted and supported parents as they welcomed baby number 3! L was sweet and spunky (it’s amazing how their personalities shine, even from day one!). But after a bit of consistency and routine, we began to see 7-8 hour stretches of sleep throughout the night. Offered bottle feedings, laundry, washed and sterilized bottle and pump parts throughout the night.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Sprouted Newborn Care Specialist Training

• CPR