A Newborn Care Specialist will typically perform the following duties:
• Educate and support parents.
• Create a smooth transition for family during the newborn stage.
• Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them.
• Maintain a thorough log of infant feeding and sleep patterns.
• Assist mother with any feeding issues she may have,
including the facilitation of breastfeeding and be knowledgeable in answering breastfeeding related questions.
• Soothes babies using skilled and proven techniques that help calm newborns.
• To provide care for the newborn and perform some or all of the following tasks:
• Diapering
• Changing
• Bathing
• Circumcision Care
• Bottle Preparation (Breastmilk & Formula)
• Bottle Cleaning
• Organization & Maintenance of Nursery
• Create a regular feeding schedule
• Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits
• Maintain a thorough log of eating, sleeping and behavioral patterns
• Take over complete care of newborn at night to provide parents time to sleep
Advanced Duties:
• To provide assistance with Sleep Training beyond 3 months and assist parents with helping infants and toddlers sleep through the night.
• Knowledgeable in Reflux/Colic and available to provide helpful solutions caring for babies with GER/GERD.
• Experienced in working with multiples and effectively teaching parents how to care for more than one baby at a time. Their knowledge includes how to effectively set up the nursery and a routine to accommodate twins, triplets and quadruplets.
• Doing consultations regarding any newborn issues that may arise.
• Knowledgeable in working with premature babies and understanding how to care and address their special and unique needs.
