About Maria

I am a professional Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist with over 18 years of childcare experience, including extensive hands-on experience with newborns, infants, premature babies, toddlers, school-age children, and multiple-child households. CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Prenatal & Postnatal Coach Certification CPR & First Aid — Infant, Child & Adult; AED & EpiPen Training Montessori Nanny Certification Newborn Baby Care Specialization Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby Sleep Training / Child Development & Sleep Training Pediatric Nutrition for Childcare Providers Therapeutic Arts Certification My newborn care experience includes feeding and bottle preparation, establishing healthy sleep and nap routines, sleep training, soothing, bathing, tummy time, developmental activities, milestone tracking, introducing solids, baby laundry, nursery organization, and maintaining detailed feeding and sleep logs. I also have experience caring for premature infants and supporting children with developmental delays and special needs. I speak English, Slovak, Czech, and some Polish. I hold both U.S. and EU passports, have a valid driver’s license, and am experienced with domestic and international travel.

Newborn Care Specialist services

I provide nurturing and experienced care for newborns and infants, helping families feel supported and confident during their baby’s first months. My services include: * Daytime or overnight newborn care * Bottle preparation, feeding, burping, and diaper changes * Soothing and settling, including support for babies experiencing gas or reflux * Establishing consistent, age-appropriate feeding and sleep routines * Bathing, gentle massage, and bedtime routines * Tummy time and age-appropriate developmental activities * Keeping detailed feeding, diaper, and sleep logs * Washing and organizing bottles and baby supplies * Baby laundry and nursery organization * Guidance and reassurance for parents as they adjust to life with their newborn * Newborn and infant care while traveling with the family, domestically or internationally I also have experience caring for premature babies and twins. My approach is calm, attentive, and tailored to each baby’s needs and each family’s preferences. I am available for full-time newborn care with a set schedule, either live-in or live-out. Daytime and overnight positions are welcome, and I am available to travel with families.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

First aid, American Heart Association (2026)
Newborn care (2026)
PRENATAL & POSTNATAL COACH CERTIFICATION (2026)
THERAPEUTIC ARTS CERTIFICATION (2026)
Montessori certificate (2026)
Pediatric Nutrition for Childcare Providers (2026)
Supporting Parents of a Newborn Baby Certificate (2026)
Sleep Training / Child Development & Sleep Training (2026)
CPR & First Aid — Infant, Child & Adult; AED & EpiPen Training (2026)

Education

Masters in education (2022)
MBA (2023)

Languages

English, Slovak

Race / Ethnicity

White

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