Bringing your newborn home for the first time is a unique experience like no other, yet it’s undeniably challenging as well.
A cocktail of sleep deprivation, work commitments, and older children to take care of can be a recipe for burnout for new parents.
A dependable helping hand or two can ease the burden, enabling you to cherish 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.
Morning
6.30am: Getting older children ready for school.
Managing a newborn’s needs through feeds and diaper changes overnight, coupled with preparing older children for school, can be quite challenging. A nanny can help by preparing breakfast for the older children, getting them ready for an uplifting day while you care for your baby. Alternatively, the nanny can look after the baby, allowing you to follow the usual morning routine.
7.30am: Taking older children to school.
Preparing a newborn for an outing requires significant effort and planning. Having a skilled and vetted nanny available to either walk your children safely to the bus or drive them to school can eliminate this added hassle every morning.
9.00am: Housekeeping and running errands.
Maintaining a clean, organized home and completing essential tasks can seem overwhelming with a newborn, especially for single parents or when a partner works during the day. Engaging a nanny provides the opportunity to manage housework and errands, knowing your baby is well cared for by a professional.
10.00am: Hospital appointment with newborn.
Managing appointments with a newborn and a toddler can be challenging. A nanny can stay at home to ensure your toddler remains happy, engaged, and entertained while you attend your baby’s crucial initial 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.
Evening
5.00pm: Assisting with older children.
Evenings can be chaotic when you have multiple children. A nanny can prepare dinner for older kids, drive them to playdates or activities, assist with homework, and establish evening routines for smoother bedtimes. Alternatively, the nanny might care for your newborn, allowing you to spend quality time with your children after school.
8.00pm: Giving you time to yourself.
A great nanny not only supports your children but also helps you nurture yourself. Whether you enjoy a relaxing evening bath, watching your favorite TV show, or spending quality time with your partner after work, a nanny ensures you have the essential moments for self-care by expertly caring for your newborn and any older children.
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’ of Denver FlexCare program allows parents to arrange nanny care in Milburn at the drop of a dime, day and night.
Oliver’s Nannies: Trusted Nanny Care in Denver
Oliver’s Nannies provides dependable and adaptable nanny care services in the Denver area, supported by a team of seasoned local childcare professionals. Every nanny is thoroughly vetted, insured, and has undergone a comprehensive background check, with at least two years of prior experience in a childcare environment.
Oliver’s Nannies of Denver 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.