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The role of the Registered Nurse or Newborn Care Provider is to feed, soothe, bathe, change & provide all other gentle care to baby through the night.

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COVID19 and Newborn Care Best Practices

As the pandemic emergency is officially over on May 11, 2023, this post is no longer being updated. We are keeping it up as an archived post for those interested in how the company handled COVID19. COVID19 and Newborn Care Best Practices for our Night Nurses and Postpartum Caregivers working in the family home have […]

50 Things To Do With Babies During the First Year

Early parenting inevitably feels like “Groundhog Day”. In addition to breaking up the feed-change-sleep grind, an outing can build parents’ confidence! Around week 8, when babies begin to be more wakeful for longer periods, parents may wonder what to “do” with baby. What do I do with my baby? Or what activities are stimulating to […]

COVID19 Safety Protocols: A Message from the CEO

Updated April 13, 2023 – The Public Health Emergency for COVID19 formally ends on May 11, 2023. We know of course that COVID “ended” before this date for many. As restrictions have eased we are no longer quarantining between families or requiring testing unless symptoms present. However, we are continuing to do the following and […]

50 Activities for Baby by Chicago’s Postpartum Doulas

updated June 2, 2024 – As a Postpartum doula and night nanny my biggest piece of advice to new parents is to get out and enjoy the Chicago summers. I know this may be easier said than done, but much can be accomplished with the guidance of your night nurse. Check out our list of […]

Advice for New Parents from Author Kristina Schnack Kotlus

Advice for New Parents from Author Kristina Schnack Kotlus, author of I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family and Friends. Written by a brain cancer survivor, I Quit provides strength and encouragement to individuals struggling with cancer from the perspective of someone who has experienced it firsthand. Candidly sharing her experiences with chemo, radiation, and doctors, […]