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"Kathy is very caring, she loves the babies she looks after, and she genuinely wants to teach parents how to interact with their babies for a happy family life. Our family is very lucky to have benefitted from Kathy's teaching." ~ L.A.P., Los Altos, CA
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When a newborn comes home from the hospital, there is always a learning curve. How to bathe, swaddle, change diapers, change outfits, feed the baby and stop the crying seem to be the biggest hurdles. Having someone as a calming presence to reassure, nurture, encourage and listen is a Godsend!
Daytime in-home Caregivers are knowledgeable, experienced women who focus on service to the family. They educate and empower the parents with tips, techniques and suggestions on how to care for their new babies.
With a high incidence of Cesarean Section births, those new moms need more help! Major surgery can be difficult to navigate with pain, medications, and, sometimes, complications. Our Caregivers are there to bring the baby to you, and to allow you to rest and recuperate while caring for you and your baby.
All the details of caring for your newborn (diaper changes, cord care, circumcision care, feeding a bottle, burping, swaddling, holding and walking or rocking and general comfort measures to decrease crying will be done while you are resting.)
Overnight in-home care
The caregiver cares for baby while Mom & family sleeps. The Caregiver will bring the baby to Mom to breastfeed, or, give a bottle of breast milk provided by Mom, or a bottle of formula only as directed by the parent.
During the night, it is expected that The Caregiver will change soiled diapers, burp and hold the baby for 30 minutes after the feeding before placing the newborn into the crib or bassinet provided. Of course, if baby is fussy, The Caregiver will hold, walk and rock the baby until baby is settled and then place in the crib or bassinet provided. **The goal is to allow parents to sleep, while at the same time, encouraging baby to feed and sleep. We always encourage soft lighting before bedtime. Many a time, a newborn will sleep days and be awake during the night. The Caregiver uses their knowledge and skill to turn that around.
Nightime is dark, and quiet for the most part. The Caregiver can, often times, provide organizational help by folding baby laundry, re-stacking the baby station, and washing baby bottles, nipples, and breast pump equipment. When all is done and quiet, The Caregiver sometimes dozes while listening for the next cycle of feeding and holding occurs. Providing a pillow & blanket is always appreciated.
Vacation & travel
An experienced caregiver can travel with your family when you're away from home for an extended period of time or can provide 24-hour in-home care while you're traveling. Some potential needs may be:
- Assists with childcare during days-, weeks-, or months-long summer vacations
- Provides respite care
- Accompanies new parents in obtaining their new baby in an overseas adoption
- Provides family with childcare coverage during a long-weekend
There are occasions (weddings, vacations, travel trips, unexpected events) when one might want some help maneuvering travel with a newborn. We provide an experienced Caregiver to accompany you! If you would like more information about the cost, terms, etc., please contact Kathy Mehler at 508-380-0491 © or text, or, email me at .