Baby Burrows offers consulting packages for families or individuals interested in setting up their home or school environments to better suit their child's natural developmental growth. We follow the guidelines suggested by Montessori based education and development. All of these guidelines are based off of years of scientific research and observation. Whether families are looking to start learning about the best arrangements and materials for their baby nursery or are working to find ways to stimulate their toddler in his or her home environment, Baby Burrows offers 3 different consulting packages based on the needs of the family. Please contact Baby Burrows if you would like to discuss creating a personalized package that better fits your interests.
Baby burrows offers three different consulting packages. The first and most highly suggested package is called the Full-Home consultation, the next is the Specific-Area consultation and lastly we have a Phone-Call consultation. The details for each option are listed below.
- The Full-Home program will include discussion, analysis and recommendations to create and/or enhance the key areas within the home where the baby/child spends the most time. Detailed recommendations will be made for the sleeping, feeding, personal care (toileting) and play areas. In addition, we will discuss daily routines and any problematic areas that you wish to address. See a more detailed list of what the program offers in the next section below.
- The Specific-Area program will concentrate on one specific area of the home that you wish to address. We will cater the package to include information that pertains to your specific area both physically and developmentally. Again, you will see more details about the program listed below.
- The Phone-Call Consultation program allows discussions and analysis to be reviewed on an hourly basis over the phone. Additional information (where applicable) will be made available through email and scheduled follow-up phone calls.
- The first in-home consultation will include a tour of the key areas we will address. Together we will walk through the home and observe the child in each environment. Baby Burrows will then make a suggested plan to best suit your child's growth and development in those areas.
- The second meeting will be a time to review the suggested changes to the environment and the plan of action. We will review the most economical options for achieving the optimal new in home enhancements/areas for your child. Following this visit we will be in unlimited email contact in addition to having a weekly phone conference (if desired) to discuss the implementation of each change.
- The final visit for each program will be a follow-up discussion and observation of the child in the environment. A questionnaire will be supplied prior to the meeting so as to optimize our time together. A final plan will be set to ensure continued success in the new environments we created. At this time we can discuss when the next phase and updates would begin based on the child's developmental timeline.
Skype meetings are available to those residing outside the Portland Metro area. Additional personalized planning and assistance is available based on your specific goals and interests. Baby Burrows is happy to customize the package to best suit the needs of your family.
*See below for a pricing guideline.
The following are the four Age and Development options available. Choose your consulting package above and then choose which option below you would like to concentrate on.
Preparing for your baby to arrive is such a special time but can also be quite overwhelming. Baby Burrows will provide you with the tools and information needed to not only have your nursery and home set up to fit the needs of you, your family and your child but will provide you with information on the following:
- Fetal development (What you can do to support your babies growth during pregnancy)
- Parental nesting suggestions (*Home preparations, *Baby mobiles, toys and material making, *Books, articles and informational materials)
- Guides to baby furniture, the home environment and necessary materials for infants in the home and out of the home
- Shower registry and party suggestions (All based on your economical budget and the safest eco-friendly materials)
- Birth and your first days at home
Birth to 3 Months is a time of transition and adjustment. From the first day of birth your child is learning about his or her new world. Understanding how and when to provide the most beneficial materials for your baby will set a basis for your child's future, that helps to prepare him or her with the tools for independence and growth. This package provides the following information and tools:
- Baby's first Bath
- Information on understanding the symbiotic period (0-3 months)
- Roles of the parents and other members of the family
- Information on baby development (movement, language and sense progression)
- Changes to make to the nursery/home environment, as the child grows
- Guides to Materials, toys and clothing that support independence
From 3 months to 18 months your child begins to slither, crawl and eventually might walk, it is crucial to follow his/her needs and make some changes to your home environment. In addition to the layout of the space and the furniture in it, your child will also need to have new materials introduced along the way. The child becomes more curious as he/she become more active and therefore it is necessary to help him/her safely have a space to explore and learn. This package provides the following and more:
- Suggestions for babies first foods (when and what)
- Changes to the home environment (slithering to walking)
- Understanding language development
- How to start the toileting process (dos and don’ts)
- Clothing for independence (movement)
- How to involve your child in your daily home routines
- Sleeping and napping routines/ suggestions (avoiding unnecessary attachments)
From 18 months to 3 years old your child is no longer a baby as they have worked through the wobbler stages and are walking around with their hands free to work and explore! Interested in avoiding the “Terrible Twos”? This package will follow the child and the family through their daily routines in order to create a seamless transition from toddler to young child. Some things this package includes are:
- Changes to the home environment
- Understanding language development
- Consistency in the home (toileting, language, routine)
- Home activity suggestions
- Suggestions on socializing (local places to go)
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If you are interested in a school consultation please contact Baby Burrows through email or phone in order to customize a package for you! Pricing varies based on the package specifications
Package Prices
We have three prices options available:
- The Full-Home program begins at $1295.00
As you read above this program is best because it includes all aspects of the in-home environments. It is the most cost efficient if you plan to reorganize and strengthen the layout of your child's full home environment.
- The Specific Area program starts at $315.00 (per area)
This program is nice for families interested in optimizing one or two areas of their child's home, at a time.
- The Phone Call Consultation program starts at $85.00 per hour and is available for those looking to just talk and receive advice, knowledge or creative ideas for setting up the most developmentally optimal environment for your child.
Please click below to send us a message regarding your interests or to set up a free consultation (meet and greet)!