Newborn Care Specialist vs. Night Nanny
We often get calls from parents who are expecting a baby and interested in a "baby nurse" or "night nanny" services. There is such a wide array of possible options for families with a new baby who are seeking extra support, especially overnight care. We take the time to learn more about your family's unique needs and preferences so we can recommend one of the following options:
Newborn Care Specialist Usually when a family asks for a "baby nurse" they are really wanting what we now call a "Newborn Care Specialist." It is actually illegal for an NCS to call themselves a "baby nurse" unless they have actual nursing credentials either as an RN, LPN, etc. Newborn Care Specialists receive an actual certification that requires the NCS to attend training courses and log hands-on hours with infants. A Newborn Care Specialist typically arrives the moment a baby comes home from the hospital and stays with the family for the baby's first 3-4 months of life before moving onto their next family. NCS caregivers usually provide overnight care, helping the parents get much needed rest but some provide round-the-clock care. An NCS often lives in the client's home and provides extensive hands-on care of the baby but also educates and guides the parent. Not all Newborn Care Specialists live-in. The goal of an NCS is to establish healthy routines for the baby including sleep and feeding schedules. Many NCS will recommend various "sleep training" practices in some capacity or another so if you a…
