5 Signs You Need a Newborn Care Specialist this Holiday Season

The holidays are a magical time of year, but they often bring quite a bit of chaos. And of course, new parents have an extra layer of stress added to the mix. But what if there was a way to avoid struggling through the stress? 

Newborn Care Specialists — like our Newborn Nightingales team — can alleviate your baby-related stress and help maintain your little one’s routine throughout the holiday season. Keep scrolling to learn how. 

Here’s When You Should Call in a Newborn Care Specialist

These are five tell-tale signs that you’d benefit from having newborn support this holiday season. 

1. Your Baby’s Sleep Is Off Track

What’s on your calendar for the holidays this year? Maybe you’re traveling or hosting relatives, attending social gatherings, or just changing up your routine. Unfortunately, whatever your plans entail, your little one probably won’t sleep as well outside of their routine. 

By signing up for newborn care, you can enjoy your holiday festivities without disrupting your little one’s sleep. (Because if they aren’t sleeping through the night, you probably aren’t either.) And you don’t want the whole family struggling to stay awake during what should be the most magical time of the year!

2. You’re Hosting Family… and Feeling Overwhelmed

Of course, your loved ones want to come see you and your little one this time of year! But as fun as it is to host, it’ll likely add a lot more to your to-do list – even if your family offers to help with everything. 

Between all of the festive preparations, a newborn care specialist can help feed and soothe your baby. This way, you’re not spreading yourself too thin, and you can actually enjoy your time with the people who matter most. 

3. Your Baby Is Struggling With Feeding or Soothing

Any change in routine can overstimulate babies. And unfortunately, overstimulation often disrupts both feeding and naptime. However, specialists can help you maintain your breastfeeding and bottle-feeding routines throughout the holiday season. 

Additionally, newborn care specialists can help establish burping, soothing, and sleeping techniques that’ll support your baby’s growth and development!

4. You’re Traveling and Need Help Maintaining a Routine

Whether you’re traveling across the country or right down the road, your little one’s sleep schedule will likely be impacted. But you certainly shouldn’t let that keep you from visiting the people you love! 

Newborn specialists can help maintain your little one’s routine – and you can actually bring a specialist with you for your travels! That way, you’re never without the support you deserve as a busy parent who’s trying to enjoy the holidays. 

5. You Want to Enjoy the Holiday Season

Tending to your little one’s needs around the clock can become exhausting – especially if you’re both waking up throughout the night. 

With the help of a specialist, you can rest assured knowing your little one is cared for as you soak in the special moments – gift wrapping (and unwrapping), family dinners, sweet photo sessions, Hallmark movie marathons, and everything in between. 

Texas Newborn Support

Our registered nurses and newborn care experts know firsthand how much planning goes into the holiday season. And that’s why we’re committed to relieving you of some of that stress so you can enjoy this time with your loved ones. 

We offer nighttime support and daytime doulas, with all of our services tailored to your individual needs. Visit our website to learn more and sign up for support today!