Ashley Sparling - Newborn Care Specialist

About Ashley

Hi! I’m Ashley! I’m a certified Newborn Care Specialist. I am currently working towards becoming a Pediatric Sleep Consultant as well. I have 10 years of childcare experience. I am always looking for ways to further my knowledge and to better qualify myself within my field of work. I am very passionate about working with babies, I love being able to help families.

Newborn Care Specialist packages and pricing

Night Nanny/Newborn Care Specialist

Shifts offered (8-12 hours overnight) *I also offer daytime care*
Baby’s Linens
Diapering
Feeding
Swaddle/Soothe
Cleaning/Sterilizing of bottles & pump parts
etc.

$45 USD · Per hour

What to expect

Newborn Care Specialist: - Shifts offered (8-12 hours overnight) *I also offer daytime care* - Baby’s Linens - Diapering - Feeding - Swaddle/Soothe - Cleaning/Sterilizing of bottles & pump parts etc.

Reviews for Ashley Sparling

5.0 1 review

5.0

July 9, 2024

Ashley is phenomenal. We originally found Ashley through a local nanny agency. From the moment we met her, she exceeded all expectations. She is professional but personable at the same time. She is reliable and communicative. She has become a part of the family. We highly recommend her services!

— Alexis M.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Newborn Care Specialist (2024)

Languages

English

Credentials

NCS

Specialties

Newborn Care

Frequently asked questions

What is a Night Nanny?

A Night Nanny is a trained professional, with extensive newborn experience, who will arrive at 9 pm and leave at 7 am (although these hours are negotiable). Your nanny will help you with the night time feeds, bedtime routine, breastfeeding and any sleep issues. Depending on your preference, your Night Nanny can rest in the same room as your baby, or you will sleep with your baby and the Night Nanny will offer support and guidance when needed. When your baby wakes for a feed, the Night Nanny will make sure good feeding practices are being instilled; she will ensure your baby stays awake to have a good feed, and she will then wind and settle your baby. Your nanny should be allowed to nap in between the baby’s needs so bedding is required. Often mothers drift off while feeding and may not have the energy to spend time on winding of settling their baby if they are tired. This can result in the baby waking again within a short period requiring further winding and possibly another feed. An exhausted mother may not recognise this in the small hours of the night. A Night Nanny will make sure everything stays on track whilst you get the best sleep you can.

What are the benefits of using a Night Nanny?

For the first few months, your baby will need to be regularly fed, day and night. Having a new baby can feel exhausting, but by hiring a Night Nanny you can avoid the sleep deprivation that can occur; a night nanny will help you through these early weeks and months. Knowing there is a professional in your home, caring for your baby, you will have the opportunity to sleep much better. She can guide and support you through all the early concerns, help you establish good feeding patterns and instill positive sleep associations for your baby.

What if I’m breast feeding, how will a Night Nanny Support me?

If you are breastfeeding your Night Nanny will bring your baby to you for feeds; you don’t have to leave your bed, meaning you can stay totally relaxed and after your baby has fed you can immediately go back to sleep. Your Night Nanny will take the baby back to the nursery and take care of soothing, changing, winding and getting them back to sleep.