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"We feel incredibly lucky to have had Auntie Cai during our confinement period as a first-time mother. What sets her apart is her deep understanding of early childhood development — she embodies Montessori principles without ever needing to name them. She is constantly upskilling and genuinely cares about giving babies the best developmental start. The results spoke for themselves: our baby was high-fiving at 1 month old, and at our 2-month pediatric check-up, our doctor remarked that our baby had the head-lifting and tummy time skills of a 4-month-old. That is a testament to the intentional, nurturing work Auntie Cai put in every single day. When I first arrived home after being discharged, I was exhausted, carrying significant sleep debt and struggling with engorged breasts. Auntie Cai stepped in immediately, helped me navigate my breastfeeding journey, and began establishing a rhythm and schedule for our family. She kept me grounded, encouraged me to stay positive, and patiently answered every question I had about my baby's development and milestones. She is also a wonderful teacher. I asked her to show me what she was doing, and she did — generously and without hesitation. My parents, spouse, and I found myself naturally modeling my baby care technique after hers. Even now that she has left our household, I continue her exercises, songs, and games with my baby, and I hope to carry forward the momentum she created. I have also learned to cook some new dishes. Beyond her expertise, Auntie Cai is deeply respectful of our values. When I shared our interest in sustainability, she was thoughtful and considerate about it wherever she could be. She was also helpful and proactive around the house whenever she had a free moment. If you are looking for a confinement nanny who will not just care for your baby but truly invest in their growth — and in you as a new parent — Auntie Cai is the one. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Tip: I was very protective of Auntie Cai's naptime when she was here. Given the nature of confinement nanny work, Auntie Cai is not very well rested, but getting good rest will ensure better health for both Auntie Cai and the baby. I also did some overnight shifts so I could learn to do them without her and so that my baby would be familiar with my soothing techniques. Find more sustainable shifts between you and your partner/support. Now, with my infant nanny, I am doing the 8pm-12am shift while the nanny rests and takes over 12am-7am. "

"We were lucky to meet Auntie Zhang because our first maternity nanny had a very bad personality and was unprofessional, so we changed nannies a little over a week after the baby was born. After Auntie Zhang took over, the baby cried noticeably less, slept more, and even gained weight. We’re so glad we made that choice! Under Auntie Zhang’s scientific childcare, the baby did not have problems like gas or diaper rash during the postpartum month. She also gave the baby massages every day, did gas-relief exercises, and took the baby out in the sun. The baby also no longer cried loudly during baths like before. There really is a big difference between a professional and an unprofessional maternity nanny. Auntie Zhang also has a great personality—cheerful, optimistic, and not petty. It’s inevitable to have different ideas during childcare, but unlike our previous maternity nanny, who couldn’t take any suggestions and expected us to just listen to her, Auntie Zhang would share her experience and seek common ground while respecting differences. In her spare time, she also helped clean the yard and even used a machine to give me a massage once. She was very warm-hearted and is an excellent cook. Although we were together for only a short 20 days, we got along very well and happily. Hope we’ll have the chance to meet again 😀"

"Coco (Xiuqun Xue) is warm and caring toward the baby, and the way she talks to the baby is playful, childlike, and engaging. She is very good at soothing and entertaining the baby, and knows how to keep the baby happy and comforted. Especially at night, when the baby cries or becomes fussy, she is able to respond quickly, even from sleep, and get up right away to check on the baby, which is very reassuring. She is also efficient and quick in her work. She cooks fast and works in an organized, capable way, while still being able to look after the baby at the same time. Overall, she is hardworking and experienced."