Newborn Care Course Certification is someone who specializes in newborn care. The Newborn Care Course may assist parents in the home the first few weeks or months of baby’s life with parent education, feeding/breastfeeding, basic baby care, and light baby-related housekeeping. It is important to note that a Newborn Care Specialist is not a Nanny and not a Doula and requires special training and education specific to the profession.
Boston Baby Video Monitoring | The Best Choices not to make! If you search the Internet for Baby Video Monitoring products you will find many compact digital video baby monitor designed to give parents complete security by being able to actually watch their baby as they sleep from up to 200 meters away.
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This is a $49.95 product that has limited security and options. Would you trust your Baby’s safety and your piece of mind with a $49 device?
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Boston Newborn Care Salute to New Moms comes in many forms. Most of the moms I speak to are looking for some support for when the baby is born. Be it overnight help, lactation support or just general training for a grandparent, their care provider or themselves.
I hear the angst in their voice. Birth plan, epidural or no meds; room in or nursery; car seat, stroller, breastfeeding, formula, bottles, pacifiers, swaddle, crib…
I feel so badly for new moms these days. There is a saying, “you don’t know what you don’t know until you don’t know it”.
It’s really not until now that moms worry that not knowing something is this important. The stakes are high. “This isn’t my dry-cleaning I’m looking for help with” a friend used to say to me. It’s a person, a totally incapable helpless one that I am completely responsible for. It isn’t until you have a second or third child that you realize the agony of not knowing something isn’t that big of a deal.
The 5-second rule vs. shrink wrapping and boiling the paci that fell to the floor, using the breast milk that has been out for 6 hours vs. tossing it, skipping a pumping session.. on and on and on.
But take all of these things and try to figure them out at once, all while not feeling well, not looking your best, being sleep deprived with a parade of strangers in your midst.
It’s a big deal. Boston Newborn Care Salute to New Moms
The other day I heard first hand a mom who was so worried about being pressured to breastfeed from the nurses at the hospital. She “heard” that at this particular hospital, it is customary for the nurses to not listen to you but to force you to breastfeed.
This mom really wasn’t leaning toward it. She wanted to be more comfortable making the decision as things progressed. She liked having an ‘out’ if she wanted it.
I tell all of my moms that I want them to be the parent they want to be. I want them, as unknowing and unprepared, as they are to figure it out. I’ll tell then that whatever they decide, I have probably supported a mom with similar feelings and will work with them to let it happen organically. In their terms. Well figure it out together if need be.
Boston Newborn Care Salute to New Moms. There are 4 roles in his scenario.
Baby, Parent,Doctor, Supporter
Pick one; the other roles are taken. And, learn your position.
Society, Facebook, every little thought and event being pictured and documented, commented on and discussed has created this angst I speak of.
So on this day after mothers day, I salute you new moms and empower you to make the choices that work for you.
Unless of course they are a tiny bit dangerous, then well have to chat.
Promise, I’ll be nice!
BLOOM: An Event for New and Expectant Moms. In 1993 when I was pregnant with my kids there were no resources that I could find to give me the much-needed support I desperately required.
Sure, my awesome mom came and stayed for a few days here and there but like anything, once the novelty wears off, so does any interest of friends and family to come to your aid.
Well, times have changed and many entrepreneurial women recognize the need and are delivering. (Not a baby; the services we desire.)
BLOOM
Finding the help, figuring out what fits best with your families needs is another trick of this century.
There will be tons of resources in one place at Bloom.
BLOOM is an event in Boston for new and expectant moms that you’re going to love. I am so happy to be participating in this awesome event on May 20th.
This event is geared towards moms who are currently expecting a baby, had a baby within the last year, foster moms of infants, or are planning on growing their family soon. This event will provide an afternoon of pampering, delicious food, educational resources, giveaways and swag, and connecting moms and families with relevant local resources.
Ticket Information and FAQs:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom-an-event-for-new-and-expectant-moms-tickets-33345291665
Please note:
Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. We are only able to provide a certain number of tickets. Therefore, once they are sold out, we will be unable to release more. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
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Boston Baby Specialists Cradle Cap, I learned the importance of educating parents on their newborns’ appearance early on in my career. One postpartum nurse told me that she would run ragged throughout the night going from room to room answering questions about their baby’s skin, head shape, bent limbs, and lack of eyebrows.
Of course newborns are typically in the hospital for 2-5 days and not much changes in their appearance. The transformation from newborn to cute cherubic, picture perfect baby is quite astounding and as it seems, not all that well known among new parents. Cradle cap is a delightful little condition that happens to most infants to varying degrees. When I say varying degrees, I mean it can be so mild that parents are not aware, or it is so severe that it spreads beyond the baby’s head and onto her face.
One mom called me in a panic when she learned that the rash on her baby’s face, and across her eyebrows was in fact cradle cap! Not everyone knows that it is not limited to the scalp. Common signs of cradle cap include, patchy scaling or thick crusts on the scalp, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales, skin flakes, and possibly mild redness. Similar scales may also be present on the ears, eyelids, nose and groin. Do see your doctor if the patches spread to your baby’s face or body.
Boston Baby Specialists Cradle Cap
Cradle cap usually resolves on its own within a few months. Self-care measures, such as washing your baby’s scalp daily with a mild shampoo, can help loosen and remove the cradle cap scales. Gently rub your baby’s scalp with your fingers or washcloth to loosen the scales. I also see more often than not, a blotchy scalp as a result of mom picking at it! Wash your baby’s hair once a day with mild baby shampoo. Loosen the scales with a small, soft-bristled brush before rinsing off the shampoo. If the scales don’t loosen easily, rub petroleum jelly or a few drops of mineral oil onto your baby’s scalp. Let it soak into the scales for a few minutes, and then brush and shampoo your baby’s hair as usual. If you leave the oil in your baby’s hair, the scales may accumulate and worsen the cradle cap. Once the scales are gone, wash your baby’s hair every few days with a mild shampoo to prevent scale buildup. If cradle cap persists or seems severe, your doctor may suggest a medicated shampoo, lotion or other treatment.
Boston Baby Specialists Cradle cap is most common in newborns. It isn’t contagious and probably won’t bother your baby. Cradle cap generally isn’t itchy for infants.
Though the exact cause of cradle cap isn’t known, one contributing factor may be hormones that pass from the mother to the baby before birth. These hormones can cause an abnormal production of oil (sebum) in the oil glands and hair follicles.
Cradle cap is sometimes confused with another skin condition, infantile eczema. One major difference between these conditions, however, is that eczema usually causes significant itching.
It will pass, usually just in time for baby acne to appear. Don’t cancel the photo op however. Its who they are at the time and can be a memory that will make you smile years later when they are all grown up.
Boston Newborn Care – No Dairy for your Baby, Another Newborn Care secret in the new mommy who is breastfeeding world is the no dairy thing. Definitely not in the book of things to prepare for.
All moms eating habits change when they are pregnant. They need to add to their meal plan, or clean up a less than healthy one.
Some of the “go to” items are yogurt, and bowls of cereal. It’s comfort food; sweet, yummy and totally allowed. It’s not doughnuts and candy but it’s a far cry from kale shakes and egg whites. Many moms loosen up on their strict regime and may go totally rogue and add ice cream and chocolate milk to the grocery list.
This is a fun little habit to cultivate. And, after 9 months of it, it does become a habit. So It’s usually stays in place once the baby is born. So, week 4 postpartum, the baby starts to get a little fussy. First line of defense, eliminate dairy. OK coffee is the first of many problems for most. But, the non dairy options are pretty plentiful. Thank god.
For some, it’s a non-issue. They are not big milk and cheese ladies. But for some dairy lovers it’s a disaster.
So moms have just grown a baby in their body, delivered it through their body and are feeding it with their body. Seems like a fairly substantial sacrifice. But as all moms know, the sacrifice for your children is a lifetime sentence.
Moms have limited time for themselves, maybe a shower and a new pair of yoga pants. There is no more room in their bandwidth for any fun. Perhaps the occasional rented movie that takes a day to watch or the best friend that comes over for a cup of coffee you heat up 5 times.
But the happy little afternoon chocolate chip cookie and milk treat is gone.
Seriously?
Moms are not looking for much. It’s ok they cannot enjoy a glass of wine, sleep like a human, go to the bathroom with the door closed, but now the little cheese and crackers with your non alcoholic wine pick me up in the early evening is gonzo.
Its not really about the absence of the milk product, it’s the lack of time to figure out what the substitution is. They try almond milk because that’s fairly easy. They attempt to read every label to see if there is butter or –ase or -ose anything in it, and interrogate every waitress or coffee barista. Ugh! It’s exhausting.
Soy isn’t always an option either. That little food group attaches it self to a lot of diet eliminating menus. (I’m celiac, so in addition to any gluten containing foods, I have to watch out for soy anything, which, by the way, is in jelly beans and Swedish fish!)
Although it is not forever, I will say that eliminating dairy doesn’t mean eating only fruits and vegetables. You may stumble upon an entire world of new tastes, textures and foods that might not otherwise be part of your diet.
It takes 21 days to form a habit. Maybe you’ll just get used to it? Or maybe you’ll dream of the imported milk chocolate that in the cupboard your friend from Germany sent you.
Boston Newborn Care Bottle Tip “Mixie Bottle”. Have you ever heard of it? It’s a brilliant way to be on the go with a bottle at the ready. Getting out of the house with a newborn is a feat among itself. Gone are the days where you have to just tuck your phone into your pocket and dash.
Now there’s the checklist.
Diapers, toys, change of clothes for baby, change of shirt for mom (annoying headlight spots on your shirt from leaking breast milk isn’t especially attractive) The diaper bag with favorite toys, loveys, blankets. Etc. etc. etc.
Now the chore of the bottle: Although your breastfeeding days are still in full swing, perhaps you are supplementing with some formula in anticipation of going back to work, or just because you want to introduce formula to your babe.
Boston Newborn Care Bottle Tip “Mixie Bottle”
Now the questions:
Do I make it ahead of time and then search for a coffee shop where I can get a hot cup of water to warm it in? Do I bring the water separately and the powder in a different container to mix it on the go.
Holding an infant, trying not to touch any surface outside of your house and mix it without being one of those new moms who fumbles and spills?
The chamber has the perfect amount of formula, the water is the perfect temp. Push the bottom of the chamber; the powder is released into the water. And you have the perfect bottle with no struggle.
You can load up your stroller or your diaper bag with ready to go bottles so you are never stuck struggling in the ladies room in a full sweat with a hungry baby.
Here is one tip. The bottle can leak a little bit from the top if it is screwed on too tight. The pressure from the release of the formula somehow causes the nipple to be a little off where it attaches to the bottle collar.
Just don’t tighten it too much and you’ll have no issues. The wide Dr. brown nipples fit on this bottle as well.
Mixie Bottle Fill, Pop, Mix for the freshest bottle on the go.
Nanny Opportunities
Summers off – Framingham Ma.
Location: (Wayland Line) at Avalon Apartments
Schedule: 8:15am – 4:15pm, M – F
Rate: $18 per hour
Child: One 5. 5 month infant boy
Required: Infant CPR training cert; dog friendly, clean driving record, references
I’m looking for a great nanny for 1 child. Light Housekeeping, Baby Laundry. Comfortable With Pets: Take our dog outside for a bathroom break/walk.
We are looking for a motivated, fun, experienced nanny to care for our son. He will be 5.5 months end of February. We also have an older small dog; he is very friendly and will need to be taken outside for a bathroom break/walk. I am a teacher, so I am open to offer flexible summer hours. Your commute cannot be too far; location is important to us.
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Nanny Opportunities
2 days a week until September – Franklin Ma.
Location- Franklin Ma
Schedule- Monday and /or Thursday
Rate-
Child- boy 4 months and a girl 2.8
Required- Infant experience, CPR, Clean Driving record, references
We live in Franklin and are looking for Nanny services either 1 or 2 days a week (Mon/Thurs) until at least September. It could possibly be longer as we are looking into pre-schools for my daughter but do not have concrete plans.
We have a daughter who is 2 years 8 months old and a son who is 4 months. The nanny would only have to watch one of the children.
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Nanny Opportunities
Charlestown- Full time
Location- Off Bunker Hill Street
Schedule M-F 8:30-5:50- Baby all day, older girl 3:30-5:30
Rate- $18
Child – 2 girls 3 and 4 months
Required- CPR, parking spot available, references,
Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30. Full time with baby and then they’d have our older daughter from 3-5:30 m-th and all day Friday.
Guaranteed 40 hours, paid federal holidays off,
Five paid sick days, 2 weeks paid vacation and numerous other days off.
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Nanny Opportunities
Full Time –Boston
Location – Back Bay, Bay Village
Schedule-30-40 hours a week
Rate- $15-16 per hour
Child- 3 month old girl
Required- CPR, public transportation,
Why didn’t anyone tell me any of this, no one told me about Newborn Care?
Choosing Newborn Care in Boston is personal. This comes with such questions like Safety? Location? Hours? Price? and Flexibility? These can be confusing choices for first time parents
Daycare Center – Centers like KinderCare, Next Generation Child Care Centers, The Goddard School and Bright Horizons are located in most cities and towns. There are also many private centers-located in churches and community centers, which are run in a similar fashion.
Private, In-home Day Care – Home based day care centers, mainly in more suburban locations in most towns. They are located in designated areas in private homes operated by a licensed day care provider.
Private Nannies- Professional care providers with educational training, credentials, references, years of experience and local knowledge of child rearing resources and child friendly activities.
Au Pairs- Can come over 60 countries, Au Pairs come to the US for one – two years on a J1 learning visa and they come with stringent background checks. Plus parents are provided with local coordinators to assist the families with working with Au Pairs.
Corporate Facilities; Those in designated buildings: school-like environment, with florescent lighting and industrial furniture, secure entrances and exits. These are more regulated; there are more eyes on your child. Report cards and progress reports- there are more checks and balances.
Home based Centers; More cozy outfits with the nice lady down the street who bakes cookies and encourages the kiddos to come in PJ’s and their favorite lovey. Less structured, however the rules and regulations are in place, just a softer touch. Ratio of provider to child is strictly enforced here as well.
Nanny’s; The kids are in their own home, with their own things; napping in their own crib. No need to pack up the kids on those cold and snowy days. They get to stay in their nice cozy and warm bed. A huge perk is that there is an adult in your home to bring in the mail, meet a delivery, and take care of the children’s laundry, their food prep and their toys.
Live-In Au pair: Structured to be like a family member who can immerse a new language and culture to the children’s life. She lives there, knows the house as her own. Encouraged by the family to get a good a nights sleep and maintain a wholesome girl-next-door persona and become part of the family
I remember making these choices when my kids were small. I tested out each option because I couldn’t make the decision. Parenting isn’t as easy as you may think. The choices are endless and the worrying constant. But understand that we all get through it and find solutions for your most important priority, your child…..
Courses supporting Parents of Newborn Babies will teach you best practices for what to expect in the newborn care courses and how to best support parents, partners, and other caregivers.
This course examines post-partum depression, early bonding, and touch
Newborn Care Specialists
Newborn Care Specialists cover the areas of (Night Nanny, Baby Nurse, and Maternity Nurse) is someone who specializes in newborn care.
Newborn Care Specialists assist parents in the home for the first few weeks or months of a baby’s life.
It is important to note that a Newborn Care Specialist is not for a Nanny and not a Postpartum Doula and requires special training and education specific to the profession.
Parents may consider hiring a Newborn Care Specialist is a non-medical professional who comes into the home when the baby comes home from the hospital. State to state regulations dictates which term is used for this service.
For overnight care, the specialist will review and discuss the day’s activities and care of their new baby to best prepare the plan for good night patterns and practices.
Boston Newborn Care Specialists are experienced/trained and/or have a certification.
Additional certifications include HHAs, CNAs, or LPNs. All also have their CPR and Infant First Aid Certification.
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I have a 20-year background as an educator of those expecting a newborn, supporting family of newborns, and training experienced care providers.
My training is perfect for both care providers and parents by helping the Newborn Care Specialist or Nanny to be successful and empowering/coaching parents for success. Since 2000, I have counseled families with their childcare concerns and successes. I have worked with over 400 families and have personally cared for over 100 newborns. I graduated from the University of Rhode Island in Human Science and Services, certificates as a Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Lactation Consulting/Educator, and CPR and First Aid.
