Lydia Rankin - Newborn Care Specialist

About Lydia

Hi! My name is Lydia, I’m 26 years old and currently based in Charleston, South Carolina. I have been working in private childcare for six years, with much of my experience focused on newborns and infants. Babies have always been my favorite age group to work with, and I truly enjoy being able to support families during those early months. Outside of childcare, I have served in the U.S. Army Reserve for seven years. In my free time, I’m definitely more of a homebody. I enjoy watching TV, going for walks, sitting outside on my porch, and relaxing at home. I love animals of all kinds and am very comfortable working in homes with pets. I also love traveling whenever I get the opportunity. A fun fact about me is that I’ve visited 37 states! Between traveling and my time in the military, I’ve had the opportunity to see a lot of the country, and I’d love to eventually make it to all 50.

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Oct 2026 – May 2027

Confirmed 1 week ago

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Newborn Care Specialist packages and pricing

overnight Newborn Care Specialist

specialized overnight care starting as young as 24 hours old. providing support overnight which includes preparing bottles (if bottle feeding), diaper changes, soothing techniques, sleep conditioning, if breastfeeding bringing baby to mom for feeding and than burping and getting back down to sleep.

$38 USD · Per hour

Daytime Newborn Care Specialist

specialized daytime care supporting the newborn during the day including feeding schedules, diapering, nap schedules, and practicing developmental milestones

$35 USD · Per hour

What to expect

Newborn Care Specialist — Specialized, hands-on support during the newborn stage, with care tailored to each baby and family. Services may include feeding support, bottle preparation and sanitation, establishing age-appropriate routines, newborn sleep foundations, soothing techniques, diapering, tracking feeds and sleep, nursery organization, and care for singletons and multiples. Available for overnight, daytime, and 24-hour support. * Postpartum Doula — Practical and emotional support designed to help families navigate the transition home with a new baby. Care centers on the entire household, including parental recovery and rest, newborn education, feeding support, light baby-related household tasks, sibling transitions, and helping parents develop confidence in caring for their newborn. * Travel Nanny — Professional childcare that travels with your family, providing continuity and dependable support away from home. From domestic and international travel to extended stays, care can include maintaining children’s routines, packing and organizing children’s belongings, transportation support, activities and outings, bedtime and overnight care, and adapting childcare to changing schedules and environments. * Sleep Consultant — Individualized sleep education and support based on your child’s age, development, temperament, current routines, and your family’s goals. Services can include evaluating sleep patterns, creating age-appropriate schedules and routines, improving sleep environments, addressing sleep associations, and developing a realistic plan that parents can confidently maintain. * Professional Nanny — Consistent, developmentally appropriate childcare tailored to the needs and routines of each family. Care can include daily routines, meals and bottles, children’s laundry, age-appropriate activities and outings, transportation, organization of children’s spaces, developmental support, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment at home and on the go.