First-time moms and even women who already know the joys and struggles of caring for a newborn can learn a lot from a baby nurse. Unlike some nannies, doulas and lay midwives, baby nurses or newborn care specialists are RN or LPN’s with extensive training related specifically to newborns.

1. Putting your sweetie on a schedule

Many new moms are exhausted after delivering their precious newborn. Even though dads have the best intentions, they may create more stress with their helpful suggestions. A baby nurse can teach both mom and dad how to put baby on a sleeping and feeding schedule. Once a schedule becomes routine, everyone can get more sleep.

2. Organizing the nursery

A baby nurse isn’t going to pick our the colors for designing a nursery, but she can organize the nursery so it’s safe and efficient. She can identify any newborn health issues such as jaundice and also help set up any necessary medical equipment. As a new or veteran mom, it’s important to know the proper way to hold and place a baby in the crib. Organizing the nursery can make it easier to meet the baby’s needs.

3. Comforting your baby

You can learn how to comfort and calm your newborn. Although changing diapers, breastfeeding and burping a baby are often the solutions for calming a fussy baby, it’s not always the answer. Baby nurses can teach the tricks for dealing with colic.

4. Learning to feed your baby

A baby nurse can teach a mom how to breastfeed so that it’s comfortable for both mom and child. If the newborn is having trouble latching onto the breast, the baby nurse can help right away so no precious bonding time is lost. She can also assist with expressing breast milk using a breast pump, storing breast milk properly and knowing the safe and sterile way to clean bottles and store breast milk.

You don’t have to be celebrity to benefit from a baby nurse, although it’s a nice to be pampered like a celebrity. Of course, nothing is too good for your baby. To learn more about what you can learn from a baby nurse, Contact Us.