kay smith

Newborn Care Specialist
New York, New York
8 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hi, my name is Kay! I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 8 years of professional childcare experience. I am also CPR, First Aid, and AED certified and have a background in the medical field as a phlebotomy technician, allowing me to bring an added level of safety awareness, attentiveness, and professionalism to newborn care. I specialize in supporting families during the early postpartum weeks through structured routines, healthy sleep foundations, feeding support for both breast and bottle-fed babies, and calm, attentive overnight or daytime care. My approach is nurturing, dependable, and centered on helping both baby and parents feel supported, rested, and confident during the transition into parenthood. I understand how important the newborn stage is, and I pride myself on clear communication, discretion, and maintaining a peaceful, organized environment within the home. My goal is to provide compassionate, reliable support that helps families feel more at ease while adjusting to life with a new baby.

Education

BS (2026)

Certification and training

Newborn Care Specialists Postpartum Doula (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)

Postpartum Doula (PD)

Night Nurse (NIght Nanny)

American Red Cross Certified

AED Certified

First Aid Certified

American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) Accredited

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Credentials
CPD NCS PT CACHE
Specialties
Newborn Care Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Toddlers Tweens
Languages

English

Service introduction

Welcome to Cherry Lantern Care, your trusted partner for the fourth trimester. As an AADP-accredited Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula, I provide expert 24/7 and overnight care to ensure your baby’s safety and your peace of mind. From establishing healthy sleep and feeding rhythms to lactation support and sibling integration, my goal is to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Experience comprehensive, compassionate support tailored to your family's unique recovery needs.

Packages
2-Week Overnight Newborn Support Package
• 14 consecutive overnight shifts (7 nights per week for 2 weeks) • 8 hour overnight care • Newborn feeding support (breast or bottle) • Diapering, soothing, burping, and sleep support • Healthy sleep foundation guidance • Overnight baby care so parents can rest and recover • Light newborn-related tidying and bottle sanitizing • Daily updates and clear communication Designed to provide hands-on, compassionate support during the critical early postpartum weeks.
$4,900.00
USD Flat rate
8-Week Overnight Newborn Support Package
• 56 overnight shifts (7 nights per week for 8 weeks) • 8-10 hour overnight care • Newborn feeding support (breast or bottle) • Diapering, soothing, burping, and overnight monitoring • Healthy sleep foundation guidance and routine support • Overnight care so parents can rest and recover • Light newborn-related tidying and bottle sanitizing • Emotional and postpartum support for parents • Daily updates and clear communication
$18,900.00
USD Flat rate
Postpartum Family Support Package
6 weeks of postpartum family support • 3 5-hour daytime shifts per week • Newborn care and feeding support • Emotional and recovery support for mom • Assistance maintaining newborn routines • Toddler and sibling transition support • Light baby-related tidying and bottle sanitizing • Meal prep assistance • Guidance on healthy sleep foundations • Calm, hands-on support for the entire household
$6,900.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
5
5.0

Beyond amzing! Kay was supposed to be with us 6 weeks but we loved her so much she stayed for 4 months. Recommended to us by other local moms and we could'nt be happier!

- Antoinette R.

5.0

If you are looking for someone to care for your future newborn, she is incredibly knowledgeable and responsible and absolutely adores babies. very considerate and easy to have in your home. 5 stars

- Yalor P.

5.0

This was the best investment we made for our household. We needed someone who could hit the ground running without needing handholding. She took over the evening routine, including bathing and soothing, allowing us to maintain our work schedules and personal wellbeing. Our baby is on a fantastic schedule now and we owe that entirely to her work.

- Rajhid M.

5.0

K was an absolute dream to work with. She helped us establish a wonderful routine for our newborn and was incredibly communicative throughout her entire time with us. Professional, compassionate, and highly skilled, we can't recommend Cherry Lantern Care enough!

- Pete R.

5.0

The level of engagement provided is unmatched. We loved watching the way stories were read to our baby; full of emotion and heart. It's clear that this isn't just a job, but a passion for helping babies flourish and helping parents feel supported in every sense of the word

- Fola O.

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