What is the difference between a Newborn Care Specialist and a Nanny?

The most obvious difference between a Newborn Care Specialist and a Nanny is specialization with babies, often from birth to under a year old. 

• As a newborn care professional, a specialist generally works independently with minimal guidance from parents.
• They are well versed in helping establish good feeding and sleeping habits in newborns.
• They are familiar with behaviours, appearance, and general care of newborns.
• They may also have experience caring for preemies and multiples.
• They understand and recognize signs of possible food allergies, intolerances, and reflux in newborns, and know ways to help.
• They have an understanding of Postpartum Mood Disorders, can recognize them, and confidently address them as they arise.