-Care from day 1

-Flexible weekly scheduling

-Responsibilities customizable according to your needs

-Pre-arrival consultations (usually 2)

-Sleep training: Begin as you mean to go on, and often, not much "training" is necessary

-Detailed, daily documentation of sleep and feeding patterns, developmental milestones and speedbumps

-My leadership experience makes me uniquely qualified to lead a team of caregivers, when needed.  

-What answers can I provide for you?  Please use the form on my Contact Page to ask your questions!

For many years I was the owner of a small-scale frozen foods company providing fresh-frozen foods for infants and young children 6 months to 5 years.  My menus are comprised of simple purees for beginning eaters, toaster pancakes turkey meatballs for more talented eaters, and many items for the in-between crowd.

The company is on the shelf for now, but in the interim, I offer my services as Your Baby's Private Chef.  I will come prepared with ingredients, equipment and all the (compostable) packaging necessary to fill your freezer.  An appointment will take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, depending on the complexity + number of recipes ordered.  

I use all organic ingredients, and incorporate dozens of different fresh herbs and whole spices, in a variety of textures, all intended to introduce your Little Foodie to flavors and food experiences at a young age.

Do you have 2-7 friends with children at about the same level of eating expertize?  Ask me about hosting a baby or toddler food party!  We will discuss feeding techniques, food safety procedures, picky and eaters, and we will make some food for everyone to take home.

I am available for baby food appointments on a limited basis within a 100-mile radius of wherever I happen to be working (just find the map on my home page, to see my current location).  I am willing to travel farther, if a minumum amount of work is waiting for me when I arrive... again, do you have some friends!?

When traveling, there can often be events, recreational opportunities and childcare available for older kids, but not infants and toddlers. Bringing a travel nanny with you will help you bridge that childcare gap, and provide an extra pair of hands, as well as some breathing room when you are vacationing with your family. I am often available, if booked far enough in advance, to set aside some time to help you out with your trip. 

I won't lie, traveling with a nanny can add a significant amount of expense to your trip, as I am sure you can immagine.  When it is the right fit, however, having help on your vacation can take the enjoyment level up several notches for each and every family member.

I will treat your vacation as serious work, and while I will need time off, my work schedule is completely flexible so that you can get to that early-morning yoga session on the beach, as well as those late-nights out.

I am an experienced cruiser (as in cruise ships), I have a valid U.S. passport, and I know how to keep kids safe when it is 110f or -25f outside.  Please use the form on my contact page to reach out if you would like to inquire about reserving my services for your next family trip!