Sydia Waite Maxwell - Newborn Care Specialist

About Sydia

Hello, my name is Sydia Waite Maxwell, and I’m a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and postpartum doula with over 15 years of experience supporting families throughout New York and New Jersey. I specialize in overnight newborn care, helping parents establish healthy sleep habits, feeding routines, and confidence during the early weeks of their baby’s life. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing environment that allows both parents and babies to rest and thrive.

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Dec 2026 – Feb 2027, Jun – Sep 2027

Confirmed 1 week ago

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Newborn Care Specialist packages and pricing

Newborn care specialist

✔ Safe sleep guidance & nighttime supervision
✔ Newborn feeding support (breast, bottle, pumped milk, formula)
✔ Gentle sleep conditioning & routine building
✔ Diapering, swaddling & soothing comfort techniques
✔ Burping, gas relief & colic support
✔ Newborn bathing, cord & circumcision care
✔ Tracking feeds, sleep patterns, diapers & milestones
✔ Bottle preparation, cleaning & sterilization
✔ Nursery organization, safety & environment optimization

$35 USD · Per hour

Accepted insurance

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What to expect

I’m Sydia Waite, a dedicated Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with over 15 years of hands-on experience supporting families during the earliest and most tender stages of parenthood. I work with families across New York and New Jersey, offering guidance, comfort, and reliable care as they welcome their little one home. My services are designed to make the transition into life with a newborn smoother, calmer, and more supported. I provide: • Overnight Newborn Care: Ensuring your baby is tended to through the night while you get the restorative sleep you need. I handle feedings, diapering, soothing, and maintaining a restful environment. • Postpartum Support: Offering emotional reassurance, practical help, and gentle care as parents recover and adjust. I am there to nurture, listen, and lighten the load. • Daytime Baby & Parent Assistance: Supporting feeding choices, helping establish healthy routines, understanding newborn cues, and giving parents tools they can carry forward with confidence. • Baby-Focused Household Help: Managing baby laundry, bottle and pump cleaning, and keeping essential items organized and ready for use. • Education & Guidance: Sharing knowledge about newborn behavior, safe sleep, comforting techniques, and helping parents feel secure and capable in their new role. My goal is always to create a calm, uplifting presence in the home—one that honors each family’s rhythm, respects their choices, and provides the steady support they dese