Carol Snelson

Newborn Care Specialist
Mesquite, Texas
13 years of experience
About me

Hello! My name is Carol Snelson, and I’m a professional Newborn Care Specialist with over 13 years of hands-on experience supporting families during the precious early weeks of their baby’s life. I specialize in providing expert, nurturing care for newborns—including singletons, twins, and multiples—and offer guidance on feeding, sleep conditioning, and establishing healthy routines. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I’ve completed extensive training in newborn care, postpartum support, and infant development. I speak English, hold a valid passport, and am available for both domestic and international assignments. Whether you’re first-time parents or welcoming another addition to your family, I’m here to offer calm, confident support during this important transition.

Certification and training

Newborn Care Specialist? Alexandria School (2014)

Newborn Care Solutions Foundational and Advanced (2016)

Doula CAPA (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

NCSA

Languages

English

Service introduction

About My Services As a Newborn Care Specialist with over 13 years of experience, I provide expert, nurturing support for families during the first weeks and months after birth. A Newborn Care Specialist focuses on all aspects of newborn care—from feeding, diapering, and soothing to establishing healthy sleep habits—while also guiding and supporting parents through this important transition. My services include: Overnight care so parents can rest Gentle sleep conditioning Specialized care for twins and multiples New parent education and postpartum guidance what I offer • 11+ years of experience as a Newborn Care Specialist, specializing in care for preemies, twins, singletons and infants with reflux• 32 years of experience in childcare, ranging from newborns to 20 years old• Doula Class attended • U.S. Citizen with passport and travel-ready• Infant Massage Instructor Certification• Swimmer, Non-Smoker, with proof of immunization• Strong commitment to Safety and Health protocols• Experience working with High-Profile Families• Holder of TX Driver’s License with reliable car and insurance• Willing to travel to families as needed • Expertise in helping families establish daily routines I am CPR and First Aid certified, trained in infant development and newborn care, and available for both local and travel jobs.

Packages
Overnight Newborn Care singleton
Educate and support for parents. Create a smooth transition for family during the newborn stage. Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them. Maintain a thorough log of infant feeding and sleep patterns. Assist mother with the facilitation of breastfeeding and be knowledgeable in answering breastfeeding related questions or help find a IBCLC. Provide care for the newborn and perform some or all of the following tasks: Bathing. Provide Circumcision Care. Bottle Preparation (Breast milk & Formula). Pacify babies using proven techniques to calm newborns. Create a daytime feeding schedule. Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits. Maintain a thorough log of eating, sleeping and behavioral patterns. Take over complete care of newborn at night to provide parents time to sleep. Maintain proper cleanliness, sterilization and preparation bottles. Initiate and implement a routine for sleeping, meals, nap and play-time. Assist with infant laundry including washing, drying, folding and putting away when working days. Complete baby log for parents each night Provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere for overall development. Restock baby care items. Empty diaper containers when needed
$35.00
USD Per hour
Overnight Newborn Care Twins
Educate and support for parents in caring for their Twins. Example: tandem feeding. Create a smooth transition for family during the newborn stage. Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them. Maintain a thorough log of infant feeding and sleep patterns. Assist mother with the facilitation of breastfeeding and be knowledgeable in answering breastfeeding related questions or help find a IBCLC. Provide care for the newborn and perform some or all of the following tasks: Bathing. Provide Circumcision Care. Bottle Preparation (Breast milk & Formula). Pacify babies using proven techniques to calm newborns. Create a daytime feeding schedule. Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits. Maintain a thorough log of eating, sleeping and behavioral patterns. Take over complete care of newborn at night to provide parents time to sleep. Maintain proper cleanliness, sterilization and preparation bottles. Initiate and implement a routine for sleeping, meals, nap and play-time. Assist with infant laundry including washing, drying, folding and putting away when working days. Complete baby log for parents each night Provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere for overall development. Restock baby care items. Empty diaper containers when needed
$43.00
USD Per hour
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