What Is Baby Nurses America?
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Baby Nurses America is the national baby nurse placement division of Absolute Best Care Nanny Agency, a New York–based agency that has operated in New York City and the Tri-State area since 2002. It places baby nurses — also called newborn care specialists — with families across the country, offering 24-hour care as well as day and night-time placements. The service is designed for parents who want in-home support with a newborn, including first-time parents and experienced parents alike, and it covers singletons, multiples, and premature infants.
What the agency actually does
Baby Nurses America is a placement agency, not a direct employer of the nurses you hire. Its role is to recruit, screen, and match newborn care specialists to your family based on your goals and needs, rather than simply sending the next available nurse based on a due date. According to the site, the agency also trains and teaches its baby nurses, which it presents as a distinction from other placement agencies.
The site states that over 10,000 families have used Absolute Best Care for childcare needs, and that its baby nurses are selected through a detailed screening process that includes face-to-face interviews, reference checks, and criminal background checks.
Services and coverage
| Area | What's offered |
|---|---|
| Care types | 24-hour care, day-time nurses, night-time nurses |
| Placement scope | New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Connecticut (CT), and nationwide placements |
| Infants served | Singletons, multiples, and premature infants |
| Support areas | Infant care, education, scheduling, sleep training, breastfeeding support |
The site describes baby nurse duties as including infant care, parent education, and scheduling. It also mentions sleep training and breastfeeding support as part of the offering.
Who it's for
The agency positions itself for two broad groups: first-time parents who want guidance, and experienced parents who want a nurse sensitive to their existing routines and preferences. Because placements are matched to a family's specific circumstances, the fit depends on what you tell the agency about your goals — the site notes that families reserve baby nurses for many different reasons and with different objectives.
How the process works
- Inquiry and questionnaire — You contact the agency and complete a required questionnaire about your family, goals, and needs.
- Matching — Based on that communication, the agency selects a newborn care specialist it considers the best match, rather than assigning by due date alone.
- Hiring support — After you hire, the agency says it continues to support you, including helping create a work agreement and finalize your offer.
The site lists "Reserve Now" and "Get Started" as entry points, and describes the process as "easy to use."
What to check before booking
- Pricing is not published on the page. The site provides no rates, fee structure, or payment details, so you'll need to ask the agency directly about cost and any minimum booking requirements.
- Availability depends on your due date and location. Nationwide placement is advertised, but confirm coverage for your specific area and dates.
- Screening details are summarized, not itemized. The site states interviews, reference checks, and background checks are part of screening; ask what documentation you'll receive.
- The work agreement is something the agency helps you create — clarify who the nurse is employed by and what the agreement covers before committing.