Caring for Sick Kids

By TLC Nannies & Sitters | December 27, 2013 |

January and February are busy with sick jobs. Our nannies and sitters are often called in to care for sick kids since mom and dad have to go to work. When doing a sick care job for TLC for Kids always follow the parent’s guidelines and remember to get permission in writing before giving any medicine.

Here are a couple of extra tips to keep in mind when caring for sick kids.

1. Always use a digital thermometer. The most accurate way to take a temperature for a child over the age of one is with orally with a digital thermometer.

2. Don’t treat kids under the age of 12 with a multi-symptom cold medicine. The best way to treat a cold is by using a humidifier, a saline solution for the nose, and by giving lots of fluids. With parents permission you can give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fevers or achiness.

3. Always use the medicine dispenser that came with the medicine. Teaspoons used in everyday kitchen ware can vary from set to set.

For more tips on treating sick kids you can watch this video(http://children.webmd.com/sick-kids-8/default.htm) .

Remember to wash your hands, get plenty of rest, and drink lots of water so you can stay healthy!

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Meet some of our Newborn Care Specialists

St. Louis Night Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, and Postpartum Doulas.

Sherri S: Sherri has been a newborn care provider with TLC for Kids since 2013 and quickly became one of our most requested newborn care specialist in the St. Louis area. Sherri has completed the Certified Newborn Care Specialist course and is Certified in CPR and First Aid. Sherri is also trained and has experience working with multiples. One of Sherri’s references said this about her “Sherri has the perfect personality to work as a newborn nanny, she is courteous, cheerful, and compassionate. Sherri was very friendly, easy to talk to and was a blessing to our family”.

Kim D: Kim has been providing families Newborn Care with TLC since 2009. Her vast experience and calm soothing personality give families support, knowledge and rest. She is also Certified in CPR and First Aid and has experience working with multiples. Kim has worked with several families in the St. Louis area providing newborn care. One of Kim’s references said this about her: “Kim interacts wonderful with the girls and has a talent working with babies, especially twins. Kim has been a huge help for my family. She is great and anticipating needs and works very hard”

Michelle D: Michelle has been with TLC for Kids since 2013 and has become a coveted newborn care provider for our TLC families looking for overnight. Michelle 16 years of experience in nurturing children. She has formerly owned and operated a daycare center in for children ages 2-5. Michelle has already worked and made a huge impact on several families in St. Louis providing newborn care. One of Michelle’s references said this about her: “Michelle's interaction with my baby was excellent. She was kind, warm. and jovial. I would absolutely recommend Michelle as a newborn nanny.

Lisa S: Lisa became certified as a newborn care specialist in August of 2017, since then she has been an intricate part of our newborn care team and is one of our most requested night nurses. Lisa has experience working with premies and multiples and has been described as the baby whisperer. Lisa has a calm professional manner that parents trust. Lisa loves to take care of newborns while the parents get the rest and downtime that they need and meeting the needs of the baby. She enjoys meeting great families and building bonds with each one of the families for life.

Miami-Dade Night Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, and Postpartum Doulas.

Mary-Ann: Mary-Ann has been a newborn care specialist in Miami for the past 7 years. She educates new parents on all aspects of newborn care, from breastfeeding to swaddling. Mary-Ann knows how overwhelming it can feel to have a new baby in the home. She is soothing and she’s always looking for ways to support postpartum mothers both emotionally and physically. Our agency loves her, and our clients love her! She is calm and amazingly adaptable to all situations. Mary-Ann has also been a nanny and adult companion for many families. One of her references even refers to her as an Angel!”

Rosy: Rosy is offering over 20 years of childcare experience and proficiency in assimilating into a new family culture. She has worked as a nanny and overnight newborn caregiver. Rosy began working with children when she was in school and began to pursue a degree in Child Psychology. She then decided that she wanted to dedicate herself full-time to providing private child care and newborn care, which she has been doing ever since. She has extensive experience providing care for babies as young as 1 week old as well as providing support

Midtown, Brickell, Miami Beach Night Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, and Postpartum Doulas.

Amber C: Amber is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula as well as a mother of 2. She is committed to educating parents and helping them with the transition into parenthood. She is a strong advocate of parent-infant bonding and will support mothers in breastfeeding.

Gloria B: Gloria’s calling is working with babies and their parents. Gloria has over 15 years of expertise as an Infant Care Specialist. She has extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers, including multiples and preemies. She also has experience in sleep coaching, lactation education, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and American sign Language. Maria: Maria is one of our most requested night nannies on Miami Beach. While she loves working with children of all ages, she has a special place in her heart for assisting families with their new babies. It is her goal to give parents the help they need so that they can rest and recover. She is bilingual speaking both English and Spanish. She also has experience working with multiples.

We are thrilled to announce our participation in the “One to One” childcare campaign. One to One is a collaborative effort of 6 of the top nanny agencies located in major metropolitan areas to provide relief to essential workers during this COVID-19 pandemic. If you are an essential worker and are in need of child care, talk to your HR benefits representative today about One to One and let them know TLC Family Care can help.

TLC provides child care coverage for companies in the Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Atlanta, St. Louis and Chicago Metropolitan Areas, while other participating agencies provide coverage in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Baltimore and Washington DC. Together we cover a lot of ground and bring together an impressive team of industry veterans possessing more than 120 years of combined child care staffing experience. To learn more now and get started visit our Backup care Page.

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