Hiring a Nanny: Background Checks and Red Flags
July 10, 2026
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If you are thinking about how to find a nanny, the first thing to understand is that not all
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When hiring a postpartum caregiver or a newborn care specialist, many couples don’t know where to begin.
Thankfully there are many Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists (also known as Baby Nurses) to choose from, but sometimes the choice can be overwhelming with so many options and personalities to navigate.
Finding the right fit for you and your family isn’t a task you need to take on alone.
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Brandi has been helping new families grow, adjust, and find balance for almost two decades. She is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Baby sleep consultant, Newborn Care Specialist and a Postpartum Doula. She holds a BA in Child Development and a Master’s of Social Work from USC, where she is adjunct faculty lecturing in the area of infant mental health and culturally competent mental health care.
In 2009, she opened The Cradle Company, a pregnancy and postpartum resource center. Brandi’s work as a consultant, parenting group leader, and in-home practitioner has led her to develop a unique philosophy of gentle parenting techniques that are a pragmatic, practical and healthy approach for the “whole” family. In 2018 Brandi founded the National Association of Birth Workers of Color.
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