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What does a baby nurse do, and how do I know if I need one? 
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Once reserved for new moms with Kate Middleton–esque bank accounts, baby nurses are now becoming more common. And for good reason: They’re pros at easing you — and your brand-new baby — into your new life together.
A baby nurse can help establish a bedtime routine , organize the nursery, help with feedings, and make sure you’re nourished and comfy in the first few days you’re home from the hospital. Plus, a baby nurse can show you how to deal with common issues like colic , gas and excessive crying , any one of which can stress out a first-time mom.
Besides being a go-to source for education, reassurance and support, a baby nurse can also be an extra set of hands to pitch in with chores like packing the diaper bag and laundering spit-up-encrusted onesies. If your spouse is also a rookie, the nurse will meet with them before baby arrives and explain what to expect when you come home from the hospital (read: mood swings and crying jags ) and offer ways they can help you and baby.
As you probably guessed, that kind of help doesn’t come cheap. According to Carole Kramer Arsenault, RN, IBCLC, founder of Boston Baby Nurse and author of The Baby Nurse Bible , the average rate for a baby nurse is $35 per hour, and most of her clients use the services for about eight weeks. If your budget won’t allow for 24/7 help, there are plenty of options available, like hiring a nurse to come in once or twice a week for a month, or putting a baby nurse service on your registry and asking friends to donate money toward the cost. If nothing else, Arsenault recommends springing for a night nurse at least once or twice so you and your partner can get a good night’s sleep. “You’re a better parent when you’re rested,” she explains.
Okay, so now you want to know what a night nurse is. Since a night nurse is experienced in baby’s nocturnal ways, they know when to wake you up to feed and when it’s okay for you to catch some much-needed zzz’s. They’ll also write down what to do at night and during the day and help you get a schedule going.
While the decision to hire a baby nurse is a highly individual one, there are a few factors every new parent should consider. Most important is whether you have family or close friends nearby who are willing and able to help you out in the weeks after baby is born. But also think about your personality and whether you and your partner will be able to be up all night and still function the next day. It’s definitely not easy.
If you decide you’d like to hire the extra help, do your homework — virtually anyone can call themselves a baby nurse, since the industry isn’t monitored by an agency or governing body. Once you’ve come up with a short list of agencies, Arsenault recommends researching the types of training programs they offer their baby nurses. Or if you hire privately, stick with candidates who have taken a baby nurse certification program; then do vigorous background checks and call their references.
It also helps if you start the process early. Arsenault suggests booking a baby nurse at least a couple months before your due date. “If a mom calls two months ahead of time, depending on her needs, we try to give her and her partner a couple of options,” she says. “We’ll send several and they can choose. If you’re going to have someone in your home for a long time, it’s important to meet him or her. It’s also nice to have the same baby nurse throughout the time you need them, and the sooner you book, the more likely you’ll have a consistent baby nurse.”
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By Lisa Finn Updated October 01, 2022
Baby nurses are non-medical professionals who help parents take care of newborn babies. Bringing a child home from the hospital – whether it is your first or fifth – can be overwhelming.
A baby nurse helps transition the parents to a regular schedule, aiding parents and caretakers in everything from breast-feeding and bathing to establishing healthy sleep patterns and diapering. The knowledge and suggestions of a baby nurse provide comfort, enrichment and answers to parents willing to pay for the service. Take a look at the detailed responsibilities of a baby nurse.
It is crucial that a baby nurse take extreme care and precautions with a newborn baby. This includes making sure the baby is secure on a changing table, in a crib that meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission standards, is attended to in a swing or infant seat and properly fastened in the car.
According to Medely , a baby nurse in a hospital or other setting is also responsible for educating parents and caretakers on laws pertaining to infants and teaching safe infant-care practices to every member in the home.
Some baby nurses are hired for 12-hour shifts, while others are simply needed a few hours a day. For example, a mother with two other children may need help bottle feeding and bathing the newborn in the mornings while she is getting her other children off to school.
A baby nurse prepares bottles, feeds the baby, and then cleans and sterilizes the bottles for the next feeding. While bathing a newborn, a baby nurse cleans the umbilical cord, gently takes care of a circumcision, uses the proper bathing products and gently brushes cradle cap off the infant's head.
Infants need help establishing healthy sleep habits, and this is a common aspect of a postpartum nurse job description. A baby nurse keeps a journal of when the baby naturally wakes and sleeps, and then provides guidance to the parents on how to best regulate feeding and napping schedules.
Also, mothers of infants are almost always sleep deprived due to fluctuating hormones and sleep disturbances related to the baby's needs. If hired overnight, a baby nurse is responsible for sleeping near the baby so that she hears the baby cry and can feed, burp, diaper and get the baby to sleep – on its back – without disturbing the mother.
Motherhood Center emphasizes the benefits of a baby nurse who can help the mother and baby with dressing and changing routines in general. Due to a baby's irregular temperature patterns, a baby nurse tends to the warmth and comfort of an infant. She is responsible for making sure the baby is swaddled comfortably and dressed appropriately for the weather.
She must also know the current safety recommendations, such as keeping loose blankets out of the crib. In addition, responsibilities of a baby nurse include changing a baby's diaper quickly and efficiently, and properly and consistently tending to any rashes or skin conditions.
In order to keep the baby well-cared for, the baby nurse needs certain things in place. It is her responsibility to re-stock diapers, keep the nursery tidy, and clean bottles and equipment such as a breathing apparatus that came home with the baby. In addition, a baby nurse changes linens, empties the diaper pail, and launders the baby's clothing and bedding.
Based in Los Angeles, Lisa Finn has been writing professionally for 20 years. Her print and online articles appear in magazines and websites such as "Spa Magazine," "L.A. Parent," "Business," the Famous Footwear blog and many others. She also ghostwrites for mompreneurs and business owners who appear regularly on shows such as Ricki Lake, HGTV, Carson Daly and The Today Show.

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Yes, they're expensive, but baby nurses can be the difference between joy and despair during the first few weeks of new parenthood.
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No matter how much joy a new baby brings to your life, the first few weeks at home with a wailing newborn can be stressful, hectic and even bad for a new parent's mental and physical health without the right support. You might still be recovering from delivery or a C-section when you find yourself walking the halls with a crying infant who refuses to sleep for more than 30 minutes at a time and has forgotten how to latch on.
Under these circumstances, hiring a professional baby soother to lend a hand, especially at night, makes perfect sense.
A night nurse or baby nurse is an expert in newborn care who helps new parents during the first few weeks of life at home. Also called "newborn care specialists," they typically work at night, feeding and changing the baby so the parents can get some much-needed rest.
While they’re called baby nurses, they may — or may not — be licensed or registered nurses with medical training. They do, however, have expertise in infant care and development, including feeding, sleep training , CPR, managing multiples and treating the special needs of preemies or babies with a medical condition.
Some baby nurses are hired by frantic parents during the first few weeks after birth, and others get booked well in advance, visiting the parents-to-be in the hospital and sometimes accompanying them home with the baby. Baby nurses usually help for a few weeks, though some are retained for months. Most work the overnight shift, but some are hired for round-the-clock help.
When deciding to hire a night nurse, make sure you match your candidate to your family's needs. There are many specialists who work with families and are knowledgeable about infant development and basic eating, sleeping and care, but not all are baby nurses.
For example, the role of night nurse or baby nurse is distinct from that of a postpartum doula (who helps new moms recover from birth and adjust to parenthood) or a baby nanny who will remain with the family as the baby grows up. 
Baby nurses support families in all aspects of newborn care, such as:
Night nurses generally don't do household chores unrelated to baby care, nor are they there to babysit older siblings. You also shouldn't rely on a night nurse to diagnose any potential health issues; you'll still want to raise any questions with your pediatrician as they come up.
A baby nurse can help parents, especially new moms, navigate the first hectic, overwhelming weeks with a baby. The biggest benefit is that they allow you to sleep, which is a necessity, not a luxury. Studies show that chronic sleep deprivation can increase a new mom's risk for postpartum depression and inhibit her ability to bond with the baby.
Baby nurses can also teach new parents the ropes, especially if they don't have family close by. And baby nurses can help you handle a growing family. Some parents hire them to help with newborns so they have time and energy to care for older siblings. Baby nurses can also be lifesavers for new parents of multiples or babies with medical conditions that require special care.
Baby nurses can cost $200 a night or even more, depending on their hours, level of education, responsibilities, the area of the country where you live and whether you hire one through an agency. Their day rates can run between $350 and $700 depending on their level of experience and whether you have one baby or twins, or they may charge $18 to $30 an hour. They're not cheap, but they can be worth it to overwhelmed new parents.
The best way to find a good baby nurse is to ask the nurses at the hospital where you delivered for referrals. Your practitioner or pediatrician may also have suggestions.
Word-of-mouth among friends is also a popular way to find a good baby nurse, although you will want to check your candidate's references and credentials, and make sure your baby nurse is experienced and certified in CPR and first-aid. The Newborn Care Specialist Association and the International Nanny Association are also good resources for finding qualified overnight helpers, as are reputable local placement agencies.
Many families who hire a baby nurse say it was one of the best decisions they made, despite the cost. The one downside is that some new moms would have preferred to have a supportive partner, parent or sibling to help with the first few weeks of new parenthood, rather than hiring a night nurse. Nonetheless, reviews of baby nurses tend to be overwhelmingly positive. 
Hiring a baby nurse is a big decision that depends a lot on your needs and what kind of recovery you'll have. If you had an easy labor and delivery, have a partner or family member at your side ready to help, and plan to breastfeed full-time, you may not need a night nurse. Social and cultural attitudes may factor in as well.
Some parents say hiring a baby nurse gave them incredible peace of mind and allowed them to enjoy every moment as a new parent. Others say they wouldn't want a stranger interfering with the parent-infant bond. The bottom line is that it's a personal choice, and one you have to make with your partner if you have one to determine whether it's right for you and an expense you're willing to take on.
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