Newborn Specialist Job Description - Newborn specialists are called upon to help recovering mothers just after childbirth. They typically come into the home for a few weeks after a child/children is brought home and help the parents with such areas as learning to feed the baby (positioning, etc.), nighttime feedings (including getting up to help the mother if she is breastfeeding), light housekeeping, teaching bathing and other baby hygiene skills, etc. Many newborn specialist may offer additional services (e.g., helping with meals, laundry, etc., and these services should be discussed directly between families and candidates.). Newborn specialist are often retained for even longer after a family realizes the tremendous benefits and convenience they offer.

As with all home - care providers, you should feel very comfortable with the newborn specialist you choose and they should provide verification of their training and credentials. A newborn specialist will typically have extensive training in newborn care, including nutrition, infant CPR, child safety, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, child development, etc.

Typical Rates - Rate ranges for full-time Newborn Specialists can range anywhere from $150-$350 per day, and higher if there is more than one child involved. If their services are needed only during the day or only during the night, the rates are lower. Families are encouraged to SEARCH our database for FREE to see the salaries requested by candidates registered on our site.

Benefits - Offering benefits to an employee is not required by law. Benefits may optionally be offered to all domestic personnel types and when offered, makes the package being offered to a candidate more attractive and may contribute to the longevity of their employment. Many candidates do not expect or desire benefits while others do. This should be discussed directly between families and candidates.

Schedules - All domestic personnel position types registered at GoNannies.com must indicate their availability. They may be available part-time or full-time or both, and may also indicate whether they are available during the week, evenings, on occasion/as needed, etc. Look for how a candidate has answered the "When Available" question to best determine their availability.

How to find a newborn specialist using GoNannies.com - Families may SEARCH our database for FREE to preview the resumes of candidates who meet their criteria. To gain access to candidates' contact information, the families may REGISTER and then contact the candidates directly to begin their selection & hiring process [LEARN MORE]. All rates and responsibilities should be discussed and confirmed directly between families and candidates.