We recommend booking as soon as possible, as the schedules can fill up quickly. Many expecting parents will begin the booking process when their provider gives a due date for the new baby.

No problem! We are generally able to fill emergency or last minute requests for families.

We recommend at least 2 weeks of care. However, some families will request services for up to 1 year. Once you no longer require a Baby Nurse and would like a nanny, please contact us about our nanny placement services.

We suggest putting a range. We only require that you fulfill the minimum amount of time that you specify on the contract. In most cases, you are able to extend past what you’ve written on the contract, especially if you are able to give 1 to 2 weeks’ notice.

All of our baby nurses are asked detailed questions regarding their knowledge about child development, infant safety issues, scheduling, and breastfeeding. They must pass a nationwide criminal background check that includes social security verification. We call their personal and professional references and make that information available to you.

All of our baby nurses must have current CPR and a minimum of 3 years’ prior experience with infants. They also have various certifications and attend trainings that cover different aspects of newborn care.

Baby nurses are happy to meet if there is time between their assignments. However, if there is not an opportunity to meet her before she begins working, you can speak extensively with her over the phone or Skype and call her references before committing.

Yes! We have caregivers who specialize in caring for multiples, including twins and triplets.

No. “Baby nurse” is a term meaning infant specialist. They are also referred to as a Newborn Care Specialist if they have a NCS certification. Baby nurses provide non-medical care for your baby. However, some of our candidates are CNAs or LPNs and have previous experience working in hospitals.

The baby nurse will bring the baby to the mom for all feedings. When mom is done feeding, they will take the baby and care for its needs until the next feeding, allowing mom much needed rest.

Your baby nurse will not cook, clean, or do household chores. She is only responsible for the baby’s complete care, along with duties pertaining to the baby such as baby laundry, cleaning bottles/breastfeeding supplies, and keeping the nursery stocked and tidy.

By law your baby nurse is not allowed to file or cut the baby’s fingernails or toenails. However, they can assist you with this task.

While your baby nurse is not responsible for caring for any of your older children, she can help them adjust to having a new sibling in the home.

We recommend scheduling any newborn care to be on call 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your estimated due date, allowing flexibility on the start time.

The family is responsible for paying the baby nurse directly at the end of each week based on the number of hours she is there. Our recruiters will help you negotiate and offer pay within market rate and commiserate with your baby nurse’s expert experience. This will be laid out in writing before the start date.

For 24-hour care the baby nurse will sleep when the baby is sleeping. Please provide a couch or bed. It is your choice to have your baby nurse sleep in the room with the baby or in a separate living space with a baby monitor.

For overnight shifts, you can request the baby nurse to stay in the baby’s room or you can choose to provide a separate living space with a baby monitor where she can read, work on the computer, or watch TV after her other duties are finished and the baby is sleeping.

With 24-hour care it is required to provide food. For overnight care, it is not required, but if you would like, you can have snacks and drinks available for the baby nurse.

We pride ourselves in having the most professional and experienced newborn care specialists and baby nurses in the country, therefore some of our candidates may travel from a different state if they are the best match for your family.  The client is monetarily responsible for round trip transportation. Some will also travel to your home by taxi, metro, or ferry and will request reimbursement for these fares.

Yes, tipping is customary but not required. Between 10%-15% of the total job assignment is standard.

Your baby nurse will sleep when the baby is sleeping.  She will also be allowed a 4-5 hour break per each 24-hour period in which she can decide to sleep or leave the premises.

When we are in the process matching you with a baby nurse, we will discuss the type of care will be the best match for your family. Some Newborn Care Specialists specialize in sleep training and food transitions while others work best supporting the mother and following natural progressions.

Yes. All expenses for the baby nurse’s food, travel, etc are the responsibility of the family.

Yes! Family or friends can purchase gift certificates for you. However, the family using the services in their home is required to fill out the application.

Yes, since your baby nurse knows your baby so well, she can train your nanny about the baby’s routine.

Yes. This varies depending on how many hours they work each week. Please refer to the contract for more information.

Sometimes. This is not always guaranteed and depends on how many of our baby nurses are working at the time you need a fill in.

Yes, some baby nurses will work on holidays.

Yes, they should be paid time and a half for the following holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day and July 4th.