A Baby Nurse is an experienced trained infant/newborn specialist who comes into your home in the first weeks of your infants life to assist Mom and Dad with the day-to-day care of their new baby. Baby Nurses work 24-hour days, meaning, they are on-call at all times to care for the baby. A Baby Nurse educates the new parents on caring for their new infant, assists in establishing a routine eating/sleeping/wake schedule for the baby and provides lactation consulting to breastfeeding mothers. We represent the top Baby Nurses across the country who come with letters of recommendation an extensive list of previous clients.

What is the difference between a Doula and a Baby Nurse?

A Baby Nurse and a Doula are not to be confused. A Doula wears many hats and does not have
the extensive training that a Baby Nurse has. A Doula does the cooking, cleaning, cares for the post-partum mother and also helps with the baby. A Baby Nurse specifically is an infant specialist and educator to the new parents regarding their new baby. A Baby Nurse doesn't do any housekeeping and their sole responsibility is providing top-notch professional care to your new infant.

Why do I need a Baby Nurse?

What a Baby Nurse will do for you and your baby will be unbeatable by any family member or close friend. Baby Nurses are trained professionals who have made a career out of the newborn care for babies. Clients continually call us after giving birth with complete astonishment claiming, "you can't anticipate what it will be like those first few days and weeks after you give birth and the importance and relief having a Baby Nurse gave me." Of course Grandma, an Aunt or close friend will bring you loving care and support you need in those first few weeks, but, the condition of your home, health and baby after one of our Baby Nurses completes their tenure in your home will leave you speechless!

What can I expect from a Baby Nurse?

In general, due to the high demand of our top Baby Nurses, they are usually booked four to six months in advance of your due date. In the months leading up to your due date, your Baby Nurse will be in constant contact with you, monitoring your progress and discussing your individualized needs. In addition, your Baby Nurse will send you helpful information for you and baby on the way. In general, your Baby Nurse can be waiting for you and your new arrival upon the homecoming from the hospital, or can accompany you from the hospital, it's entirely your preference. Many clients choose to have their Baby Nurse come to the home one to two days before Mom and baby arrive in order to get the nursery and home in order for the homecoming.  Once the baby arrives, your Baby Nurse will work with you to establish your expectations and routine. Hiring a Baby Nurse will mean more rest for the new Mom, therefore, a quicker recovery time.

How long do I have a Baby Nurse in our home?

The duration of the Baby Nurse's time in your home will be your decision. We suggest a minimum of ten days in order for you and your baby to receive the optimum benefit of a Baby Nurse's stay. The average is 7-90 days. Though, we have seen Baby Nurses in homes for up to six months! It's whatever fits best in your situation. For additional questions on how long you should hire a Baby Nurse for, please contact us directly.

How much do Baby Nurse's cost?

Each individual Baby Nurse sets their own daily rate based on their experience and expertise. In general the daily rate for a single baby is $350-400 and for twins is $450-500. It's important to remember that if you break down the hourly cost, a single baby would be approximately $15 per hour and twins $19 per hour. R.N.'s make $25 per hour on up and most do not have the extensive infant experience that our Baby Nurses have.

Are Baby Nurse's really Nurses?

 Some Baby Nurses may get their start as a maternity nurse, but are not nurses from a hospital setting. Though, most all Baby Nurses do have a medical background which adds to their expertise. Again, Baby Nurses are infant care specialists and are Infant CPR and First Aid certified.

What if I have a special needs baby or a baby on a monitor?

Because of the wide range in background of our Baby Nurse's, most have experience with multiples, breathing machines, special needs and high-risk pregnancies. We will search for a nurse based on your specific needs.

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