Gentle Giraffes Team ~ Erin

I am Erin Carroll-Manning, the founder of Gentle Giraffes and a trained Master Newborn Care Specialist (NCS),  trained Postpartum Doula (PPD), Car Seat Tech, and lactation support specialist. In addition to these I am trained in Respectful Care for Newborns, Infants and Toddlers.

It's been over 30 years since I started my career in the private child care sector. I began as a babysitter, moved on to being a mother's helper, and finally to a professional nanny before deciding to specialize in newborns and support of the whole family during the crucial yet joyous time that characterizes the post-birth season.

As a Master Newborn Care Specialist, I have completed the three-year Mentorship Program with Newborn Care Solutions, a highly selective and intense training program which specializes in newborn care education. I come with substantial and unique expertise in all aspects of newborn care, parental education, and support, my role to help nurture newborns toward optimal growth and development while providing guidance and education for parents, and on occasion, the extended family as well. I do this through consultations in addition to daytime hours, overnights, and travel with babies and their families. 

​As a Postpartum Doula, I'm trained to help moms recover from childbirth, manage household chores, laundry, and meal-prep, and to assist moms and their babies in getting to their doctor's appointments, as well as anything else helpful in their postpartum recovery. 

In addition, as an NCS and PPD, (or hybrid as we’re called in the industry, meaning one who is dual-trained in both areas), I answer questions concerning newborn care, help parents bathe their baby, and provide an environment for parents to bond with their newborn while coaching them towards the establishment of a solid breastfeeding supply and a routine that supports optimal development during both day and nighttime hours.

My dual training, along with 25+ years of infant and child care experience and my intuitive nature, are foundational to my ability to provide both you and your newborn hands-on support, day or night. It is my privilege to give you both support and guidance, to teach you about what you and your baby are experiencing, and how to handle each stage of development.​

As of now, Erin has reduced her overnights to max 4, Ideally 3 (8p-7a time frame) a week usually only Mon-Th. She will continue to travel with clients, support  sleep training clients and continue with the consultations and virtual packages. 

Trainings, Classes and Certifications

-Master NCS

-Trained PPD

-Trained Parent Educator

-Newborn Sleep Specialist

-Advanced Twin Education

-Tethered Oral Ties Educated

-Trained Certified Lactation Educator (CLE)

-Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) 

-Respectful Care Newborn, Infants & Toddler and more...