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"We were extremely satisfied with our experience hiring this postpartum nanny. She was not only professional, attentive, and responsible, but also hardworking and capable. She took wonderful care of both the baby and the mother, which gave our whole family great peace of mind! First, she cared for the baby with a great deal of love and also placed strong emphasis on evidence-based childcare. From feeding and sleep to daily care, everything was arranged carefully and on a regular schedule. Under her care, the baby did not develop issues such as jaundice or heat rash. Every day, she took the baby outside for sunlight and walks, and also arranged Tummy Time to help with exercise and development. The baby gradually developed a good routine and was already sleeping through the night at only two months old, which truly surprised and delighted us! Second, her cooking was delicious, and the postpartum meals were nutritious and varied. Every day there was soup and a staple food, with a well-balanced combination of meat and vegetables, and the dishes changed often so they never felt repetitive. She considered both the nutritional needs of postpartum recovery and breastfeeding as well as taste, allowing me to eat healthily and comfortably during my postpartum confinement period. Third, she was especially hardworking, clean, conscientious, and proactive. The baby’s clothes and bibs were washed and organized regularly, and bottles, breast pumps, and other supplies were always kept spotlessly clean. She not only took excellent care of our younger child, but also proactively hand-washed the older child’s used drool cloths. We did not need to remind her about many details; she would take the initiative to handle them, and the home was always kept tidy and organized. Finally, she also gave me tremendous help with breastfeeding. In addition to providing daily breastfeeding guidance, she offered professional lactation massage services, helping improve my milk production and effectively increase my breast-milk supply, which made my breastfeeding journey much smoother. Overall, she not only has extensive childcare experience, but, more importantly, she is thoughtful and patient in her work and truly loves the baby as if the baby were her own child. Especially since we also have an older child, her attentiveness and diligence made things much easier for us. We are very grateful for all her hard work during this time and sincerely recommend her to families looking for a postpartum nanny!"

"Auntie Gao is currently caring for our baby, who is almost three months old. Based on her actual work, she has fairly extensive experience as a maternity nurse and infant caregiver, and her basic care techniques are skilled and standardized. In addition to ensuring regular feeding and sleep in the baby’s daily care, she also guides the baby every day in tummy time, head-lifting, and other gross-motor exercises suited to this developmental stage, as well as appropriate visual stimulation and interactive early learning. In communication and coordination, she is easygoing and easy to communicate with. She actively listens to and follows the parents’ feeding requirements and care details, and respects the family’s child-rearing practices. Auntie Gao is also a good cook; her home-style dishes suit our taste, and she is especially good at making flour-based foods. We are very satisfied with the meals."

"I was busy before and have only just found time, so I’d like to share this with everyone. I took this photo on my baby’s one-month birthday. The person I most want to thank is our maternity nanny, Auntie Guo. On the day our baby turned one month old, Auntie Guo wrapped him in a red onesie, and I took this photo. The baby is smiling so happily in it—during that month, I hardly ever panicked about “how to care for a baby.” 1. She cared for me first, then the baby In the first few days after I was discharged from the hospital, my incision hurt so much that even turning over was difficult. The first thing Auntie Guo did when she arrived was not rush to hold the baby. Instead, she helped me lie down, propped up my pillows, and said, “You focus on recovering first. I’ll keep an eye on the baby.” At night, whenever the baby made even a small sound, she woke up before I did. She burped him, changed his diaper, and soothed him to sleep, only waking me when breastfeeding was needed. The night I had engorgement and a fever, she helped clear the blockage once every hour. While applying warm compresses, she said, “Don’t be afraid. I’ve seen this many times; once it clears, you’ll be fine.” I still remember those words. 2. I was completely at ease leaving the baby in her care She disinfected the umbilical cord on time every day and watched for any bleeding; during the days the baby had jaundice, she monitored his milk intake and number of wet diapers and reported to me daily. Before diaper rash even appeared, she had already applied diaper cream. She taught me, “Dress a baby warmly, not heavily; feel the back of the neck to judge.” Now the baby has a regular routine and can sleep through the night, all because she established good habits from day one. 3. Every bite I ate reflected her skill in meal planning Her attention to food is all shown in these photos. For breakfast, there was a basket of soup dumplings with thin wrappers and a filling that was not greasy. She said, “Breakfast should be filling without weighing on your stomach. Have it with millet porridge and steamed egg. Your digestion is weak after giving birth, so avoid cold and hard foods for now.” For lunch, the egg fried rice had diced carrots, green peas, ham, and egg, with every grain distinct. She would say, “The more varied the colors, the more complete the nutrition. Carrots and egg yolks provide vitamin A and iron, which are just what you need now to restore the blood and energy you lost.” Dinner showed her expertise best: scrambled eggs with tomatoes to stimulate the appetite and provide vitamin C; lightly stir-fried squash to keep the meal light and cut through richness; braised beef for iron and blood replenishment; and boiled shrimp, high in protein and low in fat, for calcium as well. She explained, “Since you’re breastfeeding, you need much more protein than usual, but you can’t overdo oily soups. Too much can make the milk thick and lead to blocked ducts.” The braised pork ribs were cooked until tender, with all excess oil skimmed off and the sauce used sparingly. “What you need at this stage is iron and collagen, not just something that tastes rich.” Every meal came with a staple food and a cup of warm water. Even the fruit was chosen for its warming qualities, cut up, and warmed before being served. 4. She even took care of my emotions On the fifth day after giving birth, I suddenly started crying for no reason. She sat down at eye level with me and said, “You’re not being overly sensitive; your hormones are dropping. It’s okay to cry.” Those words helped more than any nourishing soup. 5. In one sentence Auntie Guo does more than care for babies. She helped settle a panicked first-time mother and a chaotic household, making everything feel properly cared for. By the time she left, my complexion had returned and the baby was healthy and chubby. If I have a second child, she will be the first person I call—Auntie Guo, I sincerely recommend her. We were lucky to have met her."