Posts by Kristin Smith
AAP Guidelines for Overnight Newborn Care & Safe Sleep
At Nightingale Night Nurses, ensuring a safe sleep environment for babies is our top priority. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has established clear guidelines to help parents and caregivers create a safe sleep setup for little ones. In this blog post, we’ll share how our team implements safe sleep practices while providing professional overnight…
Read MoreWhat to Discuss on a First Overnight
It’s happening! Your first overnight with your Newborn Care Specialist or Postpartum Doula has arrived. Whether you have been waiting for this day for months, or you locked in last-minute support, your first overnight newborn care shift is an exciting milestone. You may be wondering what to discuss on a first overnight and how to…
Read MoreTraveling with a 24/7 Newborn Care Specialist
Having a newborn doesn’t mean you’re homebound. There are many reasons why you may find yourself planning to travel with a new baby. You may be intended parents who will travel to your surrogate’s location for the birth of your child, or you may be a adopting a newborn. You may need to continue to…
Read MoreWhat to Expect after Cesarean Birth: First 72 Hours
After much anticipation and waiting, your baby’s birthday is finally here! Giving birth comes with many significant physiological events, and a whirlwind of emotions as well. In the first few days after giving birth, your body will undergo major changes as your baby also learns to adjust to life outside the womb. In this blog…
Read MoreTime to Spring Forward: Daylight Savings Time Tips for Parents
Spring is right around the corner! While the warmer temps and colorful blooms are definitely welcome, parents are not excited to set the clocks ahead an hour for Daylight Savings Time. Daylight Savings Time 2024 begins at 2:00AM on Sunday, March 10, 2024. That means when 1:59AM ends on March 10th, we’ll jump right ahead…
Read MoreWhat to Expect: First 72 Hours After Vaginal Birth
After much anticipation and waiting, your baby’s birthday is finally here! Giving birth comes with many significant physiological events, and a whirlwind of emotions as well. In the first few days after giving birth, your body will undergo major changes as your baby also learns to adjust to life outside the womb. In this blog…
Read MoreThe Benefits of 24/7 Newborn Care
Bringing home a new baby is quite possibly life’s sweetest challenge. Between around the clock feedings and diaper changes, learning to soothe your baby, and adjusting to your little one’s arrival, you know you’re going to want some help. But how much help do you need with a new baby? Will you need part-time, full-time,…
Read MoreNewborn Care Specialist vs. New York City Baby Nurse
Are you looking for overnight newborn care from a baby nurse in New York City? Are you curious about overnight newborn care, and want to understand the differences between different types of newborn caregivers? Whether you live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, elsewhere in New York, or even northern New Jersey, You’ve come to the right place.…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between a Nanny vs. Daycare?
Childcare decisions are among the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. If you’re weighing the pros and cons of hiring a nanny vs. enrolling your child in daycare, you’re not alone. Both options have their own set of advantages and considerations, and the choice ultimately depends on your family’s specific needs and preferences.…
Read MoreWelcoming Home a Baby: A Guide for Intended Parents
Are you expecting a baby by surrogacy? As in intended parent, that long-awaited day you finally get to bring your baby home is full of many emotions. Joy, excitement, relief, and most likely some nerves, too. No matter how your baby comes into your life, welcoming a newborn into your home is a significant event.…
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