Becoming a Newborn Care Specialist was one of the BEST things I could have done in my newborn care career! To me, there is nothing else like helping new parents settle in their home with the brand new baby. To be able to support and educate them with the transition on bringing the baby home is one of the most REWARDING jobs I have ever done.

What is a Newborn Care Specialist

A Newborn Care Specialist is a non-medical person who specializes in newborn or infant care. Many people refer to Newborn Care Specialists as baby nurses, night nannies or infant specialist. Because we are not trained in the medical profession, in most states, it is illegal to call ourselves baby nurses.

What does a Newborn Care Specialist do?

The primary role of the NSC is to care for the newborn. We are also there to assist and educate the parents on techniques and strategies we use during our night time shifts to help their newborns to settle in. We typically educate them on basic newborn care, swaddling, self-soothing techniques, schedules and routines. We can also help them with sleep training strategies if they are interested in those as well.

A few of the other duties we do:

• Troubleshoot potential issues of concern and offer our professional option to resolve them
• Assist mother with breastfeeding and be knowledgeable in potential breastfeeding related questions
• Create a smooth transition for the family during the newborn stage
• Preparation of bottles (breast milk or formula) for the next day
• Organization and Maintenance of the nursery
• Create a regular feeding schedule
• Assist in establishing a healthy sleep habits,sleep training the newborn if agree upon by parents

How can you become a Newborn  Care Specialist

Cuddlebuggs is now accepting applicants for the next Newborn Care Specialist Training Classes that will be held here in Atlanta,GA. This class is for doulas, nannies, babysitters, and any other person who wants to learn or further their newborn care educations.

Interested in becoming a newborn care specialist? Register to take our online newborn care specialist course.

Please note – the information listed below is for a previous class. To participate in our current Newborn Care Specialist training class — click here

A Newborn Care Specialist is a person who cares for Newborns in clients homes for the first 3 months of life only.  This is a very specialized field and involves up to date education.  A Newborn Care Specialist will generally make between $18 and $35 an hour depending on the number of babies and their health.
Gentle Ventures is present a  is a one time class. The Newborn Care Specialist Association (www.ncsainfo.com) has approved this class for the certification of Newborn Care Specialist.
This is an extensive class for anyone in child care, Nannies, Doulas, RN, LPNs, Newborn Care Specialists, Midwives, anyone who is a child care provider OR those wishing to become Newborn Care Specialists without child care experience. This is a hands on class and we will teach you baby basics along with everything between the ages of 0 and 12 weeks.

THIS CLASS WILL FILL UP FAST AND IT IS OFFERED ON A FIRST COME BASIS!!!

APRIL 24 – 26 2009

$400 plus manual before April 1

$450 plus manual after April 1, 2009

This class will fill up fast.

April 24 Friday 7pm – 10pm

April 25 Saturday 9 am – 5 pm

April 26 Sunday 9 am – 5 pm

call to reserve your spot

$100 Deposit due by the April 1, 2009. This class includes Certification of Completion used to apply through the NCSA for certification. Deposit to be deducted from the total class fee.

Manual extra $50

Deposit of $100 hold your place in the class. This is a non-refundable deposit. You can use it for the next class if necessary. Minimum class 10. Maximum class 15

Late reservations will be an additional $50 (Not accepted after April 15)

This is a hands on class. We will teach everything you need to know about newborn care.

This is a limited class. Classes are generally full so sign up early.

Visa, Master Card, Discover, Money Order, Cash or Check

Call for your reservation 678-528-7933 or email Natalie  at  info @ cuddlebuggs.com for more information.