CAREGIVER TRAINING
Infant /Newborn Care Specialist Training
Our Infant/ Newborn Care Specialist Training Course Curriculum and instructors are taught by professional Registered Nurses, Lactation Consultants, devoted child care educators, certified teachers and medical professionals. It is essential that there is training for infant caregivers. Striving to bring improvement to early childhood education and baby development, this is an excellent opportunity to those who will care for newborns and young infants and want formal training. The training covers a comprehensive variety of topics from setting up the nursery promoting healthy Sleep & Safety to caring for Fussy Babies and Sleep Training. Students will learn baby care essentials including bathing, diapering, breastfeeding, swaddling, infant speech, multiples care (twins), basic infant massage, healthy sleeping and eating patterns and lots more. Join us for an informative session of instructor led activities, instruction, demonstrations and hands on practice sessions.
Infant Care Specialist Class Curriculum Overview
- Bringing Baby Home-Nursery essentials, Safety and Wellness
- Baby Characteristics & Development
- Establishing a Routine & Sleep Training Prep
- Essentials of Newborn and Infant Care
- How to Bathe Baby
- Bottle & Breastfeeding Know-How
- Diapering Baby Properly
- Sterilization and Cleanliness
- Safe & Peaceful Sleep Environment
- When to Call the Doctor
- Handouts/Training manual & Resources
- Understanding Baby Cues & Responding to Them
- Common Methods & Philosophies
- Developing and Recording Baby’s Schedule
- Baby Swaddling Techniques & Benefits
- Dr. Karp’s Happiest Baby on the Block Calming techniques
- Crying & Responding to Baby Effectively
- Umbilical Stump and Circumcision Care Procedures
- Calming a Fussy Baby and Understanding Colic
- SIDS, Acid Reflux, Shaken Baby Syndrome
- When & How to Begin Sleep Training
- Popular Methods & Techniques
- Multiples Care – Twins/ Triplet Care Training
- Caring for Preemies
- Common Infant Special Needs Care
- Infant Development
- Baby Communication & Cries
- Common Baby Care Questions Answered
- and More…
Masters in Parenting Podcast with Hillary Bird Featuring Pam Jones: Baby Sleep Training
Breastfeeding Basics Class
Advantages
Babies can benefit greatly from breastmilk
- Easily digested
- Perfectly matched nutrition
- Filled with anti-bodies that protect against infection
- Develops intimate bond between baby and mother
- Breast conforms to babies mouth lessening risks of braces later on
- Can positively affect a child’s IQ up to 10-15 points
Mothers greatly benefit from breastfeeding as well
- Convenient
- Economical
- Helpful in reducing the size of the uterus to its normal size
- Develops intimate bond between baby and mother
- Burns calories
- Reduces risk of osteoporosis
- Reduces risk of breast cancer
- Less likely to develop uterine, endometrial, or ovarian cancer
- No preparation necessary
What is an Infant/Newborn Care Specialist /Baby Nurse /Night Nanny?
These are different terminologies used to describe someone that assists parents and cares for infants during the night in your home.
An Infant/Newborn Care Specialist /Baby Nurse will help parents develop confidence; understanding and practical skills that will help parents transition with their new family. Having an Infant Care Specialist/Baby Nurse in your home can greatly support you in the early days of parenting. These highly trained and experienced caregivers are there to help you get the rest parents need to help them recover more quickly during the post-delivery period. All the while providing peace of mind knowing your client’s baby is being well cared for.
Who would hire an Infant Care Specialist or Baby Nurse?
So you’ve just had a baby and the hospital is sending you home without an instruction manual! No worries, we have all been there and we can help! Trust the knowledge and experience our Dream Team of Infant Care Specialists/Baby Nurses have to build new parents confidence and give you peace of mind so they can get the rest you need.
Sweet Dreams has the experience you can trust.
Our Infant Care Specialists are knowledgeable, experienced and trained through Sweet Dreams Little Ones who has been training and placing caregivers since 2009!
Stick with a company who has the experience and references you can trust. Our 375 page teaching manual is the most up to date and comprehensive information available. It is the GOLD standard in educating Infant Care Specialists. We have classes on site.
What can I expect after I receive a certificate of completion?
As an Infant Care Specialist you will understand how to effectively set up a routine that fits the family’s lifestyle. You will interpret and adequately respond to your baby’s or multiple baby’s needs, establish healthy sleep habits, know about diaper rashes, circumcision care, reflux, colic, swaddling, soothing techniques, and breast and bottle-feeding. You will effectively set up your family for success. We truly fall in love with our babies and cherish our time with them.
Some of the responsibilities:
- Feeding the baby/babies
- Bathing baby/babies
- Sterilizing, cleaning and preparing bottles
- Laundering baby/babies clothing and linens
- Keeping the nursery tidy
- Maintaining all supplies
- Restocking baby/babies care items
- Emptying diaper containers
- Keeping the baby/babies playrooms and bathroom tidy
- Keeping a daily journal of baby/babies schedules
- Lactation support
- Setting Sleep/Feeding schedules
Typical schedule
An Infant Care Specialist is typically employed 8-12 hours at night from one to seven days a week. This schedule helps families rest so they are better able to enjoy their new baby.
Call us at 708-822-0059 to find the next training class to fit your schedule.
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Testimonials
“We were lucky enough to work with Sweet Dreams Infant Care after the arrival of our twins, Charlie & Kate. As first time parents we were overwhelmed. Within minutes of meeting the women of Sweet Dreams, we were relieved to know that our babies would be in capable and caring hands.”
DAN & STACEY H GLEN ELLYN, IL
“We read so many books to prepare us for becoming new parents, but there are just some things that require hands on training and assistance. Sweet Dreams Infant Care’s expertise and experience helped us transition from being nervous and awkward with our new son to feeling confident and capable. We highly recommend them and definitely will use their services again.”
PATRICK & ASHLEY V. BUCKTOWN CHICAGO
“Sweet Dreams Infant Care is a godsend to all parents – whether you are a first timer or a parent for the third time. The team at Sweet Dreams Infant Care was incredibly kind and helpful with everything from nursing tips, newborn care and even post partum advice.”
KARIN F WINNETKA, IL
