SERVICES OFFERED
o Sponge bath
o Tub bath & shampoo
o Eye care
o Oral care
o Nail care
o Skin care
o Baby massage
o Dressing
o Diapering & genital care
o Circumcision care
o Umbilical cord care
o Use of suction pump [if necessary]
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FEEDING
o Formula preparation
o Bottle feeding
o Bottle sterilization
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VITAL SIGNS
o Taking temperature [if necessary]
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ATTENDING TO THE BABY AND NURSERY
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SUPPORT / STIMULATION / SAFETY
o Employing various methods of stimulating the new
baby’s hearing, sight, and sense of touch
o Ensuring that the baby is always in a safe
environment
o Helping to create a newborn-friendly atmosphere;
assisting older siblings in becoming acquainted with the new baby
o Providing new mother with nutritional advice as
necessary
o Providing mother with
emotional / every available form of support
o Helping to create an environment conducive to the
smooth recovery of the new mother
o Monitoring baby equipment, toys, and baby clothing
recalls
o Establishing feeding and sleeping schedule
o Providing advice to new parents, thus preparing them
for new duties and responsibilities