Jobs With Babies

Jobs With Babies If you love infants and are looking for a new career, options abound for jobs with babies. But passion alone wont make you succeed. Infants are beautiful and demanding little people who are very curious about the world, says Helen Adeosun, thefounder and CEO of caregiver support site Care Academy. You have to be patient and want to help babies grow at such a developmentally important time.Jobs with babies require various levels of experience, training and degrees, but many people already have a good foundation. If you worked at summer camps or were your neighborhoods go-to babysitter, you already bring lots of relevant experience to the table, says CareerBuilder. Then consider how much time and money youd like to invest in schooling and training. With some self-reflection and research, you should be able to find a career you love.Here are 15 jobs working with babiesNannyNannies care for babies and children in their own home or the familys home. Though most of their t ime is spent with babies, they may also prepare meals, do light housework and run errands.Child Care Center Owner or WorkerYou can get lots of hands-on baby time by opening or working at a child care center. Education and training requirements depend on your state and employer.Childrens Gym Owner or TeacherA fun way to work with babies and kids is to open a childrens gym or become an infant teacher at one of them. Businesses such as The Little Gym, My Gym and Gymboree Play Music offer lizenz opportunities. Each location has different educational and training requirements for teachers.PediatricianA pediatrician is a physician who cares for babies and children. Pediatricians perform wellness checks, diagnose and treat illnesses and more. They also provide newborn care after a babys birth. Pediatricians must hold medical degrees.Pediatric NursePediatric nurses can be registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs) or nursing assistants. RNs must have a bachelors or associate s degree in nursing -- or complete an approved nursing program -- and be licensed. LPNs, who work under RNs, must complete a state-approved educational program and be licensed. Nursing assistants must complete a state-approved educational program and pass their states competency exam.Pediatric Nurse PractitionerNurse practitioners are RNs who serve as primary and specialty health care providers in lieu of pediatricians, but some states still require them to work under a physicians supervision.Neonatal NurseA neonatal nurse is an LPN or RN who cares for babies -- many of them preemies -- in a hospitals Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).Labor and Delivery NurseLabor and delivery nurses are RNs who help women during childbirth. They also monitor the mother and baby and provide postpartum care.DoulaA doula supports an expectant mother during labor via aromatherapy, massage and more. Doulas work with the medical team to ensure the mothers wishes are met, and they help with newborn care .ObstetricianAn obstetrician is a physician who cares for pregnant women and delivers babies. The job requires a medical degree.MidwifeNurse-midwives and lay midwives care for pregnant women and deliver babies. Both jobs require specialized training in delivering babies, but a nurse midwife also needs nursing credentials.Lactation ConsultantLactation consultants help new mothers successfully breastfeed their babies. They help mothers increase their milk supply, help babies latch properly and more. Lactation consultants must complete breastfeeding coursework and pass a certification exam.Infant Massage TherapistAn infant massage therapist helps premature babies develop their muscle strength and functionality. To become one, you must complete an infant massage therapy program and become licensed. Two programs to try are Loving Touch and Liddle Kidz Foundation.Pediatric Physical TherapistA pediatric physical therapist helps babies and kids with disabilities, illnesses or injuries impro ve their movement and manage their pain via massage and manipulation. Physical therapists need a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a state license.Newborn and Baby PhotographerMany professional photographers specialize in photographing babies, which involves posing them and getting them to smile. While portrait photographers dont need specific degrees, many take classes to improve their technical skills.Concerned about going back to work? Check out 5 Ways Working Mothers Help Their Kids.--This article originally appeared on Care.com.