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The Second Child Shift – featured childcare blog post on Bottles & Bytes

Parent Perspective

The Second Child Shift

When the second baby arrives, the nanny dynamic quietly changes in ways families don't anticipate and nannies can't always say out loud.

B&B Podcast Keep Reading Preparing for Two
Can a Nanny Work Anywhere in the World? – featured childcare blog post on Bottles & Bytes

Job Market

Can a Nanny Work Anywhere in the World?

Years of experience, glowing references, a family who loved you. Then you decide you want to move to another country. A look at whether nannying is truly a portable career or an empty title once you leave the states.

B&B Podcast Keep Reading Work Abroad
Working Through the Holidays – featured childcare blog post on Bottles & Bytes

Caregiver Experience

Working Through the Holidays

The tree is up, the family is together, and you're still at work. A nanny's honest look at holidays, holiday pay, and what it really feels like to spend the season in someone else's home.

B&B Podcast Keep Reading Holiday Pay Guide

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What Makes a Good Household Employer? – featured childcare blog post on Bottles & Bytes

Parent Perspective

What Makes a Good Household Employer?

Hiring a nanny is only the beginning. Learn what helps build a respectful, professional, and long-lasting working relationship from the employer's perspective.

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References: Your Most Valuable Career Asset – featured childcare blog post on Bottles & Bytes

Job Market

References: Your Most Valuable Career Asset

Strong references can open doors long after a job ends. Unfortunately, they can also limit opportunities, sometimes more than qualifications.

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When Something Goes Wrong – featured childcare blog post on Bottles & Bytes

Caregiver Experience

When Something Goes Wrong

A fall down the stairs, an allergic reaction, an accident at the playground. No nanny wants to think about it, but what happens legally, professionally, and personally when a child gets hurt on your watch?

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Free Tools & Resources

Practical tools for modern caregivers - downloadables, trackers, and more. New freebies added with each blog post.

  • Feeding calculator icon – free baby feeding tool for parents
    Feeding Calculator

    Determine 24h milk intake by your babies weight.

    Try it out
  • Baby sleep routine builder icon – free sleep schedule tool for parents
    Sleep Routine Builder

    Answer a few questions to generate a customized nap and bedtime routine.

    Try it out
  • Daily baby care icon – free first-time parent booklet
    First-Time Parent Booklet

    All-in-one reference for baby feeding, sleep, routines, and development.

    Download
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Explore Free Tools

Retirement Toolkit

Toolkit that helps you start with your retirement planning. Quick guides that explain how Social Security credits work, how to save on your own with IRA/Roth accounts, and what options exist if you’re self-employed.

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Childcare ROI Calculator

The return on investment calculator, that helps you compare the cost of hiring a nanny with the time you save, and the potential income or other benefits that come with it.

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Solids Starter

Not sure how to introduce solids? Here's a tool that helps you make an informed choice, by showing you all your options.

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Sylwia Glinska – nanny, newborn care specialist, and childcare consultant

Get to Know Me

Hi, I’m Sylwia - a nanny, newborn care specialist, and consultant with a background in computer science and over 15 years of hands-on childcare experience.

I started B&B because I saw a gap. While caregiving is deeply emotional and human, so much of what we do is shaped by invisible systems: shifting routines, changing family needs, developmental stages, and unspoken job expectations. I wanted to make sense of those systems, not just for myself, but for other nannies and parents who crave clarity in a messy yet very intimate field.

Over the years, I’ve worked in daycares, private homes, weekend gigs, and live-in travel jobs. I’ve supported families with different values, incomes, and parenting styles. Along the way, I've learned how to advocate for fair pay, navigate tough conversations, design routines that actually work, and most importantly, adapt to each family’s individual needs.

This blog is where all those threads come together. I use data to explore the realities of caregiving: from infant sleep to caregiver burnout, from feeding schedules to the economics of nanny life. It’s built for those who want more than just tips - who want tools, insight, and community.

Care work deserves to be seen, valued, and better understood. That’s why I’m here. And I’m glad you are too.

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