Sitter in Denver, Colorado

I am a newborn nanny and have been working with this age group since 2011 and love it. I would be happy to help out around the house including light housekeeping, baby laundry as well as anything baby related including bottle prep, cleaning/sterilizing bottles and breast pump. My experience has included working for multiple agencies caring for newborns and infants as well as older children including overnight as well as day jobs. Currently I am with Night Nannies for Newborns and went through an extensive hiring process. Through working with different age groups it became clear to me that although I love working with older children, my true passion is working with newborns since my gentle, calm nature combines well with this age group. Some of my favorite activities to do with little ones include: reading stories, listening to music, singing, dancing, going for walks, doing puzzles and doing tummy time. I have worked with single babies, multiples as well as premature newborns. Experiences working with babies with colic, reflux, silent reflux, food sensitivities as well as bottle coaching, sleep coaching, crib coaching, swaddling, and scheduling have allowed me to learn a few tricks over the years! Although I have learned some ways that have worked for me on my professional path I understand that these are personal choices that are up to the family. Some of the classes I have taken that teach newborn/infant development include: Breastfeeding for Multiples through St. Joseph's Hospital, Newborn Care, Mind, Brain and Behavior through CSU and a Newborn Care Specialist class through Gentle Ventures, NCSA approved. Class topics included: breastfeeding, formula, swaddling, sleep training, reflux, preemies, colic, bathing, natural remedies, circumcision and umbilical care etc. I am also First Aid and CPR certified for infants through adults and have a BS. Doing artwork, singing, dancing, hiking, and spending time with my family and friends are some of my favorite pastimes. Working with animals is another passion of mine, I had the opportunity to volunteer as an intern at a holistic vet clinic. Since my urge to be near the ocean became strong, I moved to Hawaii for about a year. It is a future goal of mine to be able to volunteer with marine mammals and work towards having a healthier ocean as well as working as a certified Newborn Care Specialist. Up to date on Tdap vaccine, background and references available upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you! Monique Dennis