Live-In Newborn Care

1. What does live-in newborn care involve?
Live-in newborn care offers continuous, in-home support guided by calm expertise and thoughtful presence. Parents are able to rest, recover, and bond confidently, knowing their baby’s needs are being managed with steady, trusted care around the clock.

2. When providing 24/7 newborn care, do you have time to rest?
Yes. Rest periods are intentionally integrated into the baby’s natural rhythm. This ensures I remain fully present, attentive, and grounded—providing the level of calm, consistent care families expect.

3. Are there set off-duty hours, or are you on call 24/7?
Live-in care means I remain continuously responsible for the baby’s well-being. Expectations around parental involvement and rest windows are clearly established in advance so care remains seamless, balanced, and predictable.

4. What accommodations are required for live-in newborn care?
A private bedroom is required to support professional rest and availability. A dedicated or private bathroom is strongly preferred. These standards allow care to be delivered with confidence, discretion, and sustainability.

5. How do meals and personal care work during a live-in engagement?
Families typically provide meals or access to DoorDash,gift card etc. Breaks occur naturally around the baby’s care rather than on rigid schedules, allowing for calm continuity throughout the day and night.

6. Are you hired as an independent contractor or household employee?
I am typically retained as an independent contractor and work under a comprehensive agreement outlining scope of care, expectations, and confidentiality—ensuring clarity and trust on both sides.

7. How long is a typical live-in newborn care contract?
Most engagements range from 2 to 16 weeks, with extensions available based on family needs, postpartum recovery, or evolving support requirements.

8. What families benefit most from live-in newborn care?
Live-in care is ideal for families seeking a trusted, steady presence, and less exposure to outside germs—particularly first-time parents, high-profile households, families with demanding schedules, or those desiring a calm, structured start.

Travel Newborn Care

9. What does travel newborn care include?
Travel newborn care includes advance planning, coordinated travel, and maintaining familiar routines across destinations. My role is to create consistency and calm for your baby—so parents can travel with confidence.

10. Is newborn care provided continuously while traveling?
Yes. Travel newborn care is structured as continuous support, allowing parents to fully enjoy their time away while knowing their baby is consistently cared for with intention and attentiveness.

11. Are travel expenses and accommodations included?
Families cover all travel-related expenses, including airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, and meals during travel days. All details are thoughtfully outlined in advance.

12. How do you help babies adjust to new environments and time zones?
I prioritize familiarity—preserving sleep cues, feeding rhythms, and soothing techniques—while gently guiding transitions. This calm approach helps babies feel secure, even in new surroundings.

13. Are there destinations or types of travel you do not accept?
I accept both domestic and international travel assignments, provided the environment supports infant safety, rest, and well-being. Each destination is reviewed carefully to ensure alignment.

Professional Standards & Discretion

14. How do you maintain discretion and confidentiality?
Discretion is foundational to my work. Confidentiality agreements, respectful communication, and seamless household integration ensure families feel safe, protected, and trusted at all times.

15. Do you work with fully staffed households or family offices?
Yes. I integrate confidently into established household teams and collaborate professionally with house managers, nannies, and other staff.

16. How do you communicate with parents during care?
Communication is calm, consistent, and tailored to each family’s preference—providing reassurance without overwhelm and confidence without intrusion.

Planning, Contracts & Transitions

17. What is required to reserve dates for newborn care services?
A signed agreement and retainer secure availability and allow for intentional planning dedicated exclusively to your family.

18. Can newborn care contracts be extended?
Yes. Many families choose to extend once care is underway. Extensions are handled collaboratively and depend on availability.

19. What happens if a family’s needs change mid-contract?
Changes are addressed thoughtfully through clear communication and documented updates, ensuring expectations remain aligned.

20. How do you support families as care concludes?
I provide a confident, supportive transition—offering guidance, routines, and education—so parents move forward feeling prepared and empowered.