Kaela Phetmisay - Newborn Care Specialist

About Kaela

Hi, I’m Kaela, based in Los Angeles. I have 10 years of private childcare experience supporting children through different stages. My passion for nurturing naturally led me to expand into newborn care and specialized newborn sleep education. I value creating a safe, calm environment where both babies and parents feel supported. My approach is always attentive, gentle and responsive to each family’s unique needs. Outside of work, I love a good matcha, spending beach days with my family or quiet time with my dog, Panda.

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Nov 2026 – Jan 2027

Confirmed 2 days ago

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Newborn Care Specialist packages and pricing

Overnight Newborn Care

Dedicated overnight care for newborns, including feeding assistance, diaper changes, soothing, settling, and monitoring baby’s overnight needs. Support with overnight routines and sleep foundations, while allowing parents to rest and recharge.

$60 USD · Per hour

Daytime Newborn Care

Dedicated daytime care for newborns and infants, including feeding assistance, diaper changes, soothing, settling, maintaining daily routines, and monitoring baby’s needs throughout the day. Support with age-appropriate sleep foundations, supervised awake time, and practical newborn care guidance for parents.

$60 USD · Per hour

What to expect

Services include daytime and overnight newborn care, I handle feeding, diaper changes, soothing and settling, maintaining feeding and sleep logs, establishing age-appropriate routines, and supporting healthy newborn sleep foundations. I also provide practical guidance to parents on newborn care, daily rhythms, and navigating the early weeks of infancy.

Reviews for Kaela Phetmisay

5.0 1 review

5.0

November 11, 2026

Bringing Kaela in as our NCS was the best decision we made for our family. Her approach is gentle and loving which was very important to us. When we felt the pressure of the world as first time parents she was reassuring and supportive. Having someone that is understanding but also knowledgeable during such a profound change and chapter is priceless. Kaela is amazingly sweet, intuitive, and clearly born to do this work. We couldn't have survived those early weeks without her support. If you are looking for someone to care for your baby with absolute dedication and expertise, she is truly unmatched.

— Alastair V.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Trust & safety

Newborn Care Solutions Certification verified · Nov 2026

View Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting Certification verified · Nov 2026

View Trustline Registered California Certification verified · Nov 2026

View CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Adult & Pediatric) · Newborn care specialist Certification verified · Nov 2026

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Certification and training

Newborn Care Specialist, Newborn Care Solutions (2026) Verified
Newborn Sleep Specialist, Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting (2026) Verified
Trustline Registered California (2025) Verified
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Adult & Pediatric), American Heart Association (2026) Verified

Languages

English

Race / Ethnicity

Asian, Hispanic / Latino, Multiracial, Pacific Islander

Credentials

NCS

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer both daytime and overnight care?

Yes! I offer both daytime and overnight newborn care. Services are tailored to each family’s needs, schedules, and baby’s individual routines.

What does overnight newborn care include?

Overnight support may include feeding assistance, diaper changes, soothing, settling, monitoring baby’s needs, maintaining feeding and sleep logs. Additional support includes washing and sanitizing feeding bottles and pump parts, baby laundry, and keeping baby’s care area tidy. My goal is to provide attentive, dedicated care while allowing parents an opportunity to rest.

What experience do you have in newborn care?

I have 10 years of private childcare experience and have completed specialized newborn care training along with additional newborn sleep education. My background has given me a strong foundation in attentive, responsive care, and I am passionate about supporting families through the fourth trimester.

Do you require a contract before beginning care?

Yes! Before beginning care, I provide a written service agreement outlining the schedule, responsibilities, hourly rate, payment terms, and other important details. I believe in establishing clear expectations from the start so both the family and I feel comfortable, informed, and confident moving forward. Agreements can also be discussed and adjusted as needed to ensure the arrangement works well for both parties.