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How Important Is One-on-One Postpartum Care in U.S. Confinement Centers?
May 06,2025
In Taiwan, it’s common for postpartum centers to use a “one-to-many” care model—one caregiver looking after several mothers and babies at once. While this approach is widely accepted in Asia, in the U.S., such a method may pose legal and insurance risks due to stricter regulations. At Jiaduobao, we insist on a one-on-one dedicated care method that not only meets legal standards but also ensures the safety of every baby and the peace of mind of every family.
In U.S. postpartum centers, whether it is legal for one yue sao (postpartum nanny) to care for multiple babies depends on their employment status and the setting.
1. Nanny/Baby Nurse in a Private Home:
If a family directly hires a nanny or baby nurse to care for their child (or children, such as twins), it's legal as long as it complies with labor laws and wage regulations. However, if a nanny is caring for babies from multiple, unrelated families at the same time, this may require a Child Care License, even in a home setting.
2. Confinement Centers or Childcare-Type Facilities
For facility-based services such as postpartum centers, caring for multiple infants can be legally classified as child care services. According to California Health & Safety Code §1596.70, there are strict limits on how many infants one caregiver may care for at a time. Operating without the proper child care license while providing multi-child care may result in fines, penalties, or even forced closure of the facility.
Taiwan vs. U.S. Postpartum Care Method
One-on-One Care Is the Heart of American-Style Confinement
At Jiaduobao, we understand the hopes and concerns of every parent. That’s why we provide:
In U.S. postpartum centers, whether it is legal for one yue sao (postpartum nanny) to care for multiple babies depends on their employment status and the setting.
1. Nanny/Baby Nurse in a Private Home:
If a family directly hires a nanny or baby nurse to care for their child (or children, such as twins), it's legal as long as it complies with labor laws and wage regulations. However, if a nanny is caring for babies from multiple, unrelated families at the same time, this may require a Child Care License, even in a home setting.
2. Confinement Centers or Childcare-Type Facilities
For facility-based services such as postpartum centers, caring for multiple infants can be legally classified as child care services. According to California Health & Safety Code §1596.70, there are strict limits on how many infants one caregiver may care for at a time. Operating without the proper child care license while providing multi-child care may result in fines, penalties, or even forced closure of the facility.
Taiwan vs. U.S. Postpartum Care Method
|
Feature |
Taiwan (One-to-Many) |
U.S. (One-on-One – Jiaduobao Model) |
|
Care Ratio |
1 caregiver for 3–5 moms & babies |
1 caregiver exclusively for 1 mom & baby |
|
Care Quality |
Higher chance of mistakes, miscommunication |
24/7 continuous attention, full understanding of baby |
|
Legal Responsibility |
Responsibility Shared, often unclear |
Background-checked, legally defined individual roles |
|
Family Involvement |
Limited contact with baby |
Encourages active parenting and bonding |
One-on-One Care Is the Heart of American-Style Confinement
At Jiaduobao, we understand the hopes and concerns of every parent. That’s why we provide:
- One-on-one dedicated caregiver, watching over your baby 24/7
- A trusted caregiver who understands and adapts to your parenting style
- Hands-on coaching for new parents—holding, bathing, soothing techniques
- All care meets U.S. safety standards for infant products and environments