Services by Postpartum Infant Nurturing Kare (PINK) in Cleveland, Ohio, Northeastern, Ohio and the United States

We provide a number of temporary child care services in the Northeastern Ohio area, including but not limited to being a Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse", Postpartum Doula, and Temporary Nanny and more for your family. Below is a list of the services she can provide for you and your family in your time of transition.

• Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse"
• Postpartum Doula
• Temporary Nanny

Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse"

What is a Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse"?

A Baby Nurse is an experienced newborn and infant specialist who will come into your home, providing the physical and emotional support in those first few weeks home. Your Infant Specialist is there to assist the entire family with the everyday care of their new baby/babies. She will work with you to establish a sleeping and eating routine to fit your families needs. Your Infant Specialist is there to make sure everyone is getting the much needed rest they deserve. Your Infant Specialist's goal is to leave the family with everyone transitioned into their new role as parents.

Some of the responsibilities of the Infant Specialist include:

• Feeding the baby/babies
• Bathing baby/babies
• Sterilizing, cleaning and preparing bottles
• Initiating a schedule for sleeping, meals, nap and play-time
• Laundering baby/babies clothing and linens
• Keeping the nursery tidy
• Changing linens
• Maintaining all supplies
• Restocking baby/babies care items
• Emptying diaper containers
• Keeping the baby/babies playrooms and bathroom tidy
• Keeping age appropriate toys safe and in good working order
• Keeping a daily journal of baby/babies schedules and moods
• Running baby/babies related errands as directed
• Transporting baby/babies to activities and appointments
• Singing, reading, and stimulating activities for the baby/babies
• Lactation support

What is a typical schedule for an Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse"?

A Infant Specialist usually works full time, usually in 12 hour shifts, day or night or work 4-24 hour shifts, either 5 or 7 days a week, to help the family get the much needed rest that they deserve. Most families request they work overnight shifts so that the family can receive the rest that they deserve. The Infant Specialist will work with you to set a schedule for the baby/babies that will best fit your needs. When working 24 hour shifts, all of our Infant Specialist's request a 4 hour break during that 24 hour shift.

How long should I have a Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse"?

Having a Infant Specialist is a luxury. To have the full effect of a Infant Specialist, I recommend that you reserve them for a minimum of two weeks and up to 3 months and longer, depending on your needs. Families with preemies, twins, triplets, and quadruplets tend to have Infant Specialist's for a longer period of time. We can talk about your needs and find out what you feel will be the best situation.

What do I need to provide for an Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse"?

To make for a happy, and comfortable experience for your Infant Specialist, you should accommodate the following: preferably a private bedroom, radio, TV, Internet access and preferably a private bathroom, for 24 hour care. If that is not possible at least a bed, chair, table, lamp and space for your things either in the babies room or another space provided. You will also be expected to provide the food, and beverages, a car for any driving or running baby errands.

What is my goal as your Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse"?

Our focus as your baby nurse is to reassure you as new parents and make your transition to parenthood relaxed and enjoyable. Nobody will ever parent your child as well as you will, and I want to help get you off to a good start.

Contact PINK Services today for more information about Infant Specialist "Baby Nurse" services.

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Postpartum Doula

What is a Postpartum Doula?

A Postpartum Doula's role changes from day to day as the needs of the family changes. Postpartum Doulas do whatever a mother needs to best enjoy and care for her new baby. They share information about baby care with the mother as well as teach siblings and parents to mother the mother and they help with breastfeeding education. Postpartum Doulas make sure the mother is fed, well hydrated and comfortable.

What are some advantages of having a Postpartum Doula?

The new mother may feel anxious and overwhelmed. The skills you've learned in parenting classes, such as bathing and feeding may be forgotten. Caring for a new life is a tremendous responsibility.

• Reducing your chance of maternal postpartum depression and/or a shorter duration for the mother to cope with Postpartum if and when it does occur.
• Reducing maternal exhaustion, frustration, and apprehension during early weeks.
• Dad back to work sooner with less anxiety.
• Greater understanding of a newborn's emotional, physical, and behavioral needs.
• Easier bonding due to more confidence.

Some of the responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Bottle preparation
• Diaper changing
• Bathing and Dressing
• Meal Preparation
• Household help or occasional errands
• Help with older siblings
• Educate the family
• Breastfeeding Support

What is a normal Postpartum Doula schedule?

Depending on what your looking for, postpartum doulas usually work in 4 to 12 hour shifts depending on whether you want daytime or nighttime care or just a few hours a week to help out. Extended overnight services are most beneficial for families with twins, triplets, or mulitple babies, a newborn experiencing reflux, or a premature infant. A solution can be figured out to fit the specific needs you or your family needs.

Contact PINK Services today for more information about postpartum doula care services for your family.

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Temporary Nanny

What is a Temporary Nanny?

A Temporary Nanny will provide you with excellent, high quality child care for all ages for a period of time ranging from a weekend to a few weeks or more. A Temporary Nanny can also take care of your children when your on vacation, or can travel with you and your children on vacation.

Some of the responsibilities of a Temporary Nanny may include:

• Day or night child care for all children
• Plan and cook nutrious meals
• Feeding and cleaning up
• Bathing, dressing and changing
• Laundering children's clothing and linens
• Age appropriate activities for all children
• Oversee homework and chores
• Loading and unloading of the dishwasher
• Providing parents with an extra hand
• Transporting children to activities
• and most of all provide a safe, loving, and structured environment

When do I use a Temporary Nanny?

• When you need to have some "alone" time from the children for a long weekend trip
• When you want to take the children along on vacation with you but need some extra time to yourself
• When you need to go away for a short trip or an extended buisness trip without your children
• When you partner is going to be away and you need some extra help with the children and around the house
• When there are some upcoming weekends in which you require temporary care for your children while you take care of things around the house or for work

Contact PINK Services today to learn how she can help you and your family with temporary child care or nanny services.

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