Testimonial for Barbara Bastos
Barbara has been our main part-time nanny for almost three years, starting when our daughter was just three months old. Now that she is almost three, we’ve seen her support our daughter through every stage with warmth, patience, and genuine care.
She adapted beautifully to our needs — preparing meals for me while I was breastfeeding, expertly helping with solids despite two food allergies (FPIES and IgE), and proactively messaging to help bowel movements and tummy troubles. She acted as a true food whisperer for our fussy eater, helped establish healthy sleep habits, supported crawling and first steps, and played a big role in our daughter’s early language development through constant reading, explaining, and singing from day one.
She sings, reads, and engages with kids in such a loving, present way that it’s clear this is far more than a job to her. She’s always been so comfortable to have in our home. We’re deeply grateful for her support and highly recommend her — she’ll be wonderful as a doula for new families.
-Melissa
July 10, 2026
Barbara Bastos
Babi Doula
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $70
