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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ICS is the same thing as a NCS, or newborn care specialist. These are people who focus on the care of newborns and infants only. Some have taken NCS classes while others go on experience alone. [/quote][b]

I'm actually a nursing student (only one more semester yay!!) studying to be an RN, and do night shifts for newborns (baby nurse).  I don't think you ned to have special training to be a newborn/infant care specialist, it's just a very experienced nanny...  Which is why I would definitely try to get a nursing student or an RN.  Nursing students like myself are cheaper, I chare $25/hr for nights and my RN friend charges $35 or $40 for twins/high risk.[/quote]

Glad you're almost done with school! Congrats! I'd also suggest and RN or upper level student.

I do have to respectfully disagree with the training thing though. An NCS should be trained and highly skilled. Not just a night nanny, or "baby nurse" (please check the credentials of anyone who claims to be a baby nurse). The NCS community is actively trying to get rid of that term, unless you are truly a RN.

The following description of a NCS comes from the NCSA (certifying body for NCS).

"What is a NCS?

A Newborn Care Specialist is an individual [b]trained[/b] and skilled in newborn care. She provides unique expertise in all aspects of newborn care, parental education and support. Her job is to help nurture and care for newborns while providing guidance and education for the parents."

As a newborn care specialist myself, I hate it when people call themselves something they really aren't or give false information on the subject.
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