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"Strongly recommend Jiang Jiang. If you’re bringing home your first baby, she’s the teammate you want. We were first-time parents with a lot of questions and not much experience. Jiang Jiang was with us full-time for our daughter’s first month (8 hours a day, Monday through Friday). She didn’t just take care of the baby; she taught us. She showed us how to change diapers, mix formula, bottle feed and bathe a newborn. By the end of the month, we felt like we knew what we were doing. We chose her partly because of her background as a nurse at a confinement center. She also answered all of our questions about health emergencies and AAP baby-care guidelines. That experience showed every day. What stood out most to me was how she took care of my wife. The postpartum weeks are hard, and Jiang Jiang was calm, gentle and steady the whole way through. There were always warm drinks and soups ready, and she cooked three Chinese postpartum meals a day. Her kind presence took a lot of weight off both of us. She cooked for me and our visitors too, and every meal was different and delicious. I don’t speak Mandarin, which was one of our concerns going in. It was never a problem. She always made sure I understood what the baby needed. Her work ethic is unmatched. I don’t think I ever saw her sit still. If she wasn’t with the baby, she was cooking or cleaning. The best endorsement I can give is that after the first month, we brought her back for two more months, 3 days a week. She gave the same care and cooked the same great food. Any family would be lucky to have her. Thank you, Jiang Jiang. We’ll miss you!"

"Vivi, we are truly so fortunate that you were the postpartum nanny we hired during my recovery period 🌹 Before you arrived, I was actually quite anxious about the postpartum period. I had a C-section, and at first it hurt even to get out of bed to use the bathroom. You taught me how to properly wear an abdominal binder, reminded me about all sorts of precautions, and gently helped apply the wound dressing with a cotton swab. The postpartum meals you made, along with all the soups and broths, suited my taste perfectly. I actually had very little appetite in the first few days after surgery, but I always finished every bite of the light, beautiful dishes you made 😋 I was very worried during the days when the baby’s jaundice was at its peak. Every day, you paid close attention to the baby’s energy level, feeding, and bowel movements. You kept clear track of what time the baby was fed, how much the baby drank, and how long the baby slept. You insisted that the baby eat and poop more, and gave the baby sunbaths. About ten days later, the baby’s jaundice gradually subsided, and only then did I finally feel relieved. And there was breastfeeding. At first, my breasts were painfully engorged, and the baby was not very willing to latch properly. I was so anxious that I wanted to give up. You stayed beside me and helped me try little by little, and eventually things gradually became smooth. I never imagined that I would be able to achieve a balanced supply and demand for breastfeeding. My husband and I were both first-time parents. Whenever the baby cried, we would both panic together. You would soothe the baby while teaching us what to check first and what to check next, and helped us understand the needs behind the baby’s different cries. We asked many of the same questions repeatedly, and you were willing to explain them again and again. Later on, whenever the baby cried, the two of us finally knew what to do first 😂 Recently, we took the baby to see the pediatrician, and both height and weight were above the 70th percentile. I was especially happy to hear that. Looking back on that postpartum period, I am truly very grateful to you. During the days we lived together, you felt just like family. When the contract ended, I really could not bear to say goodbye and regretted not booking more days. Let’s stay in touch—I hope we can hire you again when we have a second baby!"

"I sincerely thank Auntie Du for taking care of me, my baby, and our whole family during my postpartum period. When we had just welcomed our baby, we were adjusting to a new life while also learning how to care for this tiny new member of our family. Those days had many happy moments, as well as quite a few hectic ones. Having her with us gave us much greater peace of mind. Auntie Du cared for the baby very attentively. She would keep track of what time the baby drank milk during the night and how much the baby drank, then tell me about it. When I woke up in the morning and saw the messages she had sent, I knew how the baby had done overnight and could more easily plan the daytime feedings. For me, having just given birth, these seemingly ordinary details truly saved me a lot of worry. I also especially liked the meals Auntie Du made. Looking back, during that postpartum period, being able to sit down and peacefully eat a hot meal was something that made me very happy. Every meal made me feel her thoughtfulness. I am very grateful that while everyone was busy caring for the baby, Auntie Du also continued to remember to care for me. I will always remember that when we needed help the most, God brought Auntie Du into our lives. Thank you for the patience and care she gave me during that time, and thank you for taking care of our whole family. If any friends are looking for a careful, considerate postpartum nanny who gives people peace of mind, I would be very happy to recommend her!"