The special experience of bringing your newborn home for the first time is truly like no other, while full of joyful moments there can also be challenges with such a big transition in the home.
Sleep deprivation, work commitments, and older children to take care of can be a recipe for burnout for new parents.
Having a reliable helping hand or two can lessen the load, allowing you to treasure those precious newborn days and nights even more.
Here’s how a nanny can support parents with a new baby, in the context of a typical day.
Evening
5.00pm: Assisting with older children.
If you have multiple children, evenings can be hectic! A nanny may prepare dinner for your older children, drive them to evening playdates or activities, assist with homework, and help implement evening routines that lead to smoother bedtimes. Alternatively, your nanny might take care of your newborn while you enjoy some quality time with your children after school.
8.00pm: Giving you time to yourself.
A great nanny will also help you nurture yourself. Perhaps you like to take a relaxing bath in the evening, watch your favorite TV show, or carve out some time to catch up with your partner after work. By taking expert care of your newborn (and any older children), a nanny can grant you some all-important self-care time.
Overnight: Helping you catch up on sleep.
During a typical night, most newborns wake up to eat every three hours.1 This can be extremely challenging for parents. Overnight nanny care can help you and your partner get a precious night’s sleep, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.
You might wish to hire regular nanny care for this purpose – perhaps organizing a night or two each week to catch up on your slumber. Or with a flexible option, parents can access last-minute ‘as and when’ nanny care. For example, Oliver’s Nannies’ FlexCare program allows parents to arrange nanny care in Westchester at the drop of a dime, day and night.
Morning
6.30am: Getting older children ready for school.
After a long night of feeds and diaper changes, juggling the needs of a newborn with getting older children ready for school isn’t always easy. While you’re attending to your baby, a nanny can prepare breakfast for their siblings, helping them get set for a positive day. Alternatively, your nanny might watch over the baby while you take care of the usual morning routine.
7.30am: Taking older children to school.
Getting a newborn ready to go outside can take a lot of effort and preparation. With a skilled and vetted nanny on hand to walk your children to the bus safely (or drive them to school), you can avoid this extra hassle each morning.
9.00am: Housekeeping and running errands.
Keeping a clean, tidy home and getting important tasks done might feel impossible with a newborn baby. This might be particularly true if you’re a single parent, or if your partner works during the day. Hiring a nanny can give you time to catch up with housework and errands, safe in the knowledge that your baby is in the best professional care.
10.00am: Hospital appointment with newborn.
If you have both a newborn and a toddler who hasn’t started school yet, attending appointments with your baby might be challenging. A nanny can stay home and keep your toddler happy, engaged, and entertained while you attend your baby’s important first appointments.
Afternoon
1.00pm: Lunchtime.
As a new parent, it’s often difficult to find time for yourself during the day. Having a nanny at home to watch your baby will allow you to take some time out, refuel, and prepare for the afternoon ahead.
3.00pm: Picking up older children from school.
Once school is out for the day your nanny can collect your older children, either bringing them home or accompanying them to extra-curricular activities or sports practices.
Oliver’s Nannies: Trusted Nanny Care in Westchester
Managing a team of well-established and local childcare experts, Oliver’s Nannies offers flexible and reliable nanny care in the Westchester area. Each of our nannies is fully vetted, insured, and background checked with a minimum of two years of previous experience working in a childcare setting.
Oliver’s Nannies takes a unique approach to nanny care, with nannies and families each completing thorough, multi-step interviews. This process allows us to ensure families are matched with a nanny that complements their own values and natural parenting style.