Ellie Tav

Newborn Care Specialist
Newport Beach, California
5.0
About me

Hi! I’m Ellie, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Certified Newborn Sleep Specialist based in Orange County, California. I support families through the early newborn weeks with gentle overnight care, evidence-based sleep shaping, and thoughtful postpartum support so parents can rest, recover, and feel confident caring for their baby. What began as caring for infants gradually became my passion and purpose after witnessing firsthand how transformative proper overnight support can be for both babies and parents. I’ve seen how meaningful it is when families are given the structure, reassurance, and hands-on guidance needed to truly enjoy those first weeks at home rather than simply survive them. I have 1,000+ hours of hands-on newborn experience and am CPR trained. My support includes feeding guidance (bottle and breastfeeding), soothing, diapering, creating calm and developmentally appropriate routines, and helping encourage longer stretches of restful sleep in a gentle, responsive way. Families often describe my presence as calm, attentive, nurturing, and reassuring. I strive to create a supportive and peaceful environment while also offering guidance, education, and hands-on support throughout the newborn transition. My goal is to bring clarity and steady reassurance so parents feel more present, rested, and connected with their baby. In addition to overnight newborn care, I also offer sleep consulting and gentle sleep shaping support as babies grow, with personalized guidance tailored to each family’s comfort and goals. One of the most meaningful parts of what I do is personally guiding families through the newborn transition and being hands-on with their precious bundle of joy. I truly cherish building trusting relationships with parents, supporting them through the highs and uncertainties of early parenthood, and helping them feel more calm, capable, and confident with their new arrival. Watching families grow more rested, connected, and secure in their routines brings me the greatest happiness and is truly the heart behind why I do this work.

Education

Associate’s in Political Science (2026)

Certification and training

Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant (IPSP) (2025)

Newborn Sleep Specialist (IPSP) (2025)

The Newborn Training Academy Newborn Care Course (2025)

Languages

English

Service introduction

Hi Families! I’m Ellie, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Certified Newborn Sleep Specialist based in Orange County, California. I provide gentle overnight newborn care, daytime newborn support, feeding guidance, soothing, and sleep shaping tailored to your baby’s developmental needs. My goal is to help families feel calm, supported, and confident during the newborn transition so you can rest peacefully knowing your precious little one is being cared for in loving, attentive hands.

Packages
Overnight Newborn Care (0–16 Weeks)
Gentle and attentive overnight newborn care focused on caring for your baby during the early newborn weeks while encouraging healthy sleep foundations, full feeds, and appropriate overnight routines as baby grows and gains back birthweight. Care includes feeding support, soothing, diapering, swaddling, sleep shaping, bottle preparation, and developmentally appropriate overnight care. For breastfeeding mothers, I quietly bring baby to mom for feeds and then handle burping, diaper changes, resettling, and returning baby comfortably back to sleep to help create a seamless overnight experience. I also take care of all baby bottles, pump parts, and feeding-related cleaning throughout the night so everything is prepared and organized for the next day. My goal is to create a calm overnight environment where your baby is cared for in loving, attentive hands throughout the night.
$45.00
USD Per hour
Daytime Newborn Support (0–10 Months)
Gentle daytime newborn and infant support centered around helping your baby feel rested, comforted, and cared for throughout the day while creating healthy, age-appropriate routines as they grow. Care includes feeding support, soothing, diapering, bottle preparation, wake window guidance, tummy time, developmental play, and gentle sleep shaping tailored to your baby’s stage and needs. I help create balanced daytime rhythms that encourage full feeds, restful naps, healthy wake windows, and independent sleep habits so the entire family can feel more rested and supported. Throughout the day, I incorporate age-appropriate engagement such as reading books, singing, sensory play, tummy time, and interactive activities designed to support your baby’s development in a calm and nurturing environment. I also provide extra comfort and soothing support during periods of teething, fussiness, sleep regressions, or developmental changes. I assist with all baby bottles, pump parts, feeding-related cleaning, nursery organization, and maintaining a calm and seamless environment throughout care. My approach is hands-on, loving, attentive, and centered around helping babies feel safe, secure, and genuinely cared for while helping families feel more confident navigating each stage of infancy.
$40.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
2
5.0

Ellie started caring for our baby when she was just 3 weeks old, and I truly can’t say enough good things about her. As a mom of four, I’ve seen a lot when it comes to childcare, and it was immediately clear that Ellie brought a level of experience, calm, and confidence that’s hard to find. *She needed absolutely no guidance*- it was actually the opposite. She reminded me of things I had forgotten from my previous babies and handled everything with ease and intuition. It felt like she just *knew* what needed to be done. Ellie became part of our routine senamlessly, whether we were at home or even staying in a hotel. She adapted to every setup, and we always felt completely confident that our baby was safe, cared for, and getting meaningful one-on-one time — even when we were busy and pulled in other directions. Looking back, I honestly wish we had brought her in from day one. She was such a steady, loving presence, and any family would be lucky to have her.

- Nili Avidan

5.0

Ellie helped me understand my newborn's cues and needs, supported feeding transitions, and introduced gentle soothing techniques that genuinely helped. She gave me peace of mind knowing my baby was in great care, and she always shared detailed notes so I felt informed and in the loop. It wasn't just support for my baby - it was support for me, too. If you're reading this and debating it, take this as your sign to book. The peace of mind is worth it.

- Gretchen Lewis

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