Supporting Your Clients Through Cluster Feeding
Cluster feeding is one of those things that most parents don't hear about until they have a newborn and go through it themselves. Usually when the cluster feeding starts to happen the new mom is wondering what may be wrong. She may think the newborn isn't getting...
Helping Clients Identify Possible Lip and Tongue Tie Symptoms
While some newborns can come out and be champs at eating straight away, others may hit some obstacles. They may have trouble latching, have lots of gas, have trouble gaining weight, etc. Most are unaware that lip and tongue ties can be the underlying cause. As a...
The Period of PURPLE Crying…What Exactly Is That?
I don't know about you, but when I first heard about purple crying I automatically picture a baby crying so hard that she turns purple. Thankfully, that is not it at all! The period of PURPLE crying is a time when babies can cry a lot. Some babies may be told they...
Educating your Newborn Care Clients on How Light Affects Sleep
We all know that newborns can sleep a lot, and usually not when we want them to. It takes helping your clients create good habits that they can continue to use when you leave. One of the things that you can teach them about is how light affects sleep. When there is a...
Normal or Not? Things You May See In A Newborn’s Diaper
It may not be the highlight of your job, but as a Newborn Care Specialist you'll need to be able to know all about what is normal or not when it comes to what may be found in a newborn's diaper. Most moms don't have any idea what is normal so educating them can help...
Oregon Could Become the First State with Universal Home Visits for All Newborns
Oregon governor Kate Brown recently proposed a home-visitation program for the families of new infants as part of her 2019 agenda. This would make Oregon the first state to provide in-home visits by a health professional to check on the newborn. This proposal could...
Helping Newborns Find Their Calming Reflex
As a Newborn Care Specialist if you haven't already read The Happiest Baby on the Block, by Harvery Karp, M.D. then you better get reading! Dr. Karp shares his insights on many things including calming reflexes, infant sleep and SIDS risks to name a few. For now, we...
How to Help Keep Newborns Healthy This Winter as a Newborn Care Specialist
As a Newborn Care Specialist you will have close contact with newborns, and therefore, may easily share germs with them. There are ways to help prevent the spread of germs. Here are some tips! Some may seem obvious, but reminders can always be...
From Nanny to Newborn Care Specialist
There are many paths toward becoming a Newborn Care Specialist. Some of us began our careers as a doula, others spent years as “baby nurses” without knowing there’s a certification and an entire community dedicated to professional newborn care. However, the most...
FINALLY – Accreditation for Newborn Care Specialists!
Accreditation, what does it mean for you and the Newborn Care Training Academy? Accreditation is a milestone the Newborn Care Specialist field has been working toward for years and we're proud to announce the Newborn Care Training Academy is the first newborn care...
Benefits of Hiring a Mentor for Your NCS Business
The benefits of hiring a mentor for your Newborn Care Specialist business are numerous. Starting a business can be scary and confusing. A mentor can ease your mind by teaching you all you need to know to do it right! Benefits of Hiring a Mentor For Your NCS Business...
Join Us For The INA Conference NCS Track May 18-21, Chicago
If you're a Newborn Care Specialist, we'd love for you to join us for the INA Conference NCS Track from May 18 through the 21 in Chicago, Illinois. Fun and educational, you don't want to miss one moment! Join Us For the INA Conference NCS Track May 18-21, Chicago We...
Training Options for Becoming a Breastfeeding Specialist
Supporting the breastfeeding parent is integral to your career as a Newborn Care Specialist, and these training options for becoming a Breastfeeding Specialist are important to consider. Training Options For Becoming a Breastfeeding Specialist As a Newborn Care...
The Importance of an LLC in Your Newborn Care Specialist Business
There are many decisions to consider when starting your business and here, we'd like to address the importance of an LLC in your Newborn Care Specialist Business. The Importance of an LLC in Your Newborn Care Specialist Business Prior to creating your NCS business,...
The Importance of Self-Care for the NCS
As a Newborn Care Specialist, it can be challenging to remember the importance of self-care. But taking good care of yourself is the single most important thing you can do after taking care of your client's newborn baby. The Importance of Self-Care Working as a...
4moms Just Recalled Self Installing Car Seats
4moms Just Recalled Their Self Installing Car Seat Both Haleigh and I are car seat junkies, really, baby gear in general. The ABC Baby Expo is our heaven on Earth. When we saw the 4moms self-installing car seat debut at the expo a few years ago we were excited for the...
The 4 B’s for Newborns and Why They Work
As a Newborn Care Specialist, utilizing the 4 B's for Newborns will help you immensely when sleep training your client's infant. But what are the 4 B's for Newborns, and why do they work? The 4 B's For Newborns and Why They Work Newborn babies are magic. One of the...
Six Ways to Increase your NCS Income
If you love newborn babies, a career as a Newborn Care Specialist might be the perfect path for you. More than a nanny or babysitter, Newborn Care Specialists educate new parents and assist them in newborn care. An NCS position is typically temporary, lasting from two...