"Lori was amazing helping us navigate our first 6 months with our son, Ben. She helped us tremendously by taking care of him and me (mom) during a time when Ben and I were figuring each other out. She assisted with laundry, dishes, and snacks, as well as anything else Ben and I needed. She listened to my concerns and was a great resource for both childcare and postpartum issues that arose during that time. Lori helped us understand that our health is just as important as baby’s. She aided us in getting Ben into a routine/schedule that worked for all of us. She spent time playing with Ben and helped us determine various toys and activities that would support his development and growth. Though she is working with other families now, she makes time to visit with me and Ben. It is a blessing to know Lori and we will always be thankful to her for her wonderful advice and support during Ben’s first months."

- Kimberly Carter Robles

"Lori was a night nanny for our twin girls for the first two and a half months. From the first night she came, I felt completely at ease when she was taking care of the girls and I was able to get the sleep I desperately needed. Having Lori three times a week was a true blessing for our family. We were able to be better parents to our two older children and my husband was able to be more successful at work because we weren’t as sleep deprived. Lori also gave us great advice related to sleep, feeding, and other newborn care for twins.

I would recommend her to anyone, but especially to parents of multiples. Hiring her was definitely the best choice for our family."

- Mary Kate Helton

"When we found out we were having twins along with already having 3 small children I knew that I would need help in the first few weeks. When we first met Lori she carried such a peaceful and comforting spirit with her that I knew she was the one we needed to hire. It was such a blessing to have her come to our home and take care of the babies so I could get sleep. She did such a wonderful job with the twins that I didn’t hear them at all when she was here. I would highly recommend Lori for any night nanny needs especially if you have multiples."

- Sarah Mason

"Lori Wade spent about 8 weeks with us, usually three times per week for about 4 hours each visit. Her main responsibilities were caring for our newborn daughter. However, she also spent a lot of time with our 7 year old daughter.

Lori prepared bottles and fed the baby, soothed her and put her down for naps as needed, and interacted with her when she was awake. She also did the baby’s laundry and washed and sterilized her bottles. She helped organize the nursery, switching out clothing sizes as needed.

She counseled me on topics relating to newborn care, including nursing, pumping, bottle feeding, sleep schedules, and newborn and infant development.

She was loving and kind, but firm when necessary with my strong-willed 7 year old. She often got my older daughter involved in baby-related activities, like putting the baby’s laundry away, helping her develop a deeper connection with her sister. She also spent some 1-on-1 time doing crafts with my older daughter when the baby was asleep.

Lori is a wonderful communicator and very trustworthy. I did not hesitate to entrust my children to her loving care. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking newborn or infant care."

-Kim Gonce

"We are thrilled, honored and humbled to have worked with The Knoxville Baby Lady - Lori Wade. As a British same sex couple who had twins through surrogacy in the US it was critical for us to find someone special to assist us in the early days of our journey as parents. We spoke to a number of people but upon meeting Lori it was apparent immediately that she was the best person we could have ever hoped for! Indeed, that proved to be the case.

 Even before we arrived in the US Lori had pulled together a thorough shopping list for us. It included everything we could have ever needed as well a number of gems which did and continue to make our lives as new parents much much easier.

 Not only was Lori amazing at getting us into a routine immediately, she was so kind, calm, patient and supportive while always respecting our space as new parents. Our journey involved such a heavy legal process that was very stressful and Lori was always there with a smile, with open arms, support and encouragement. We always felt so comfortable with her and we consider her family now.

 We have no hesitation to recommend her and her services."

 Rahul Moodgal & Damian Mitchell-Moore

"My family met Lori during the final months of my twin pregnancy.  After our initial meeting with Lori, we knew that she was the most qualified person in Knoxville to provide newborn care to our twin girls.  Lori's education and certifications speak for themselves.  She is responsible, reliable, and extremely attentive.  Lori took exceptional care of our twins from the first night that they came home from the hospital until they began to sleep through the night, at 5 months old.  She not only nurtured them, but she assisted in their learning to become terrific sleepers.  Lori allowed my husband and me to have uninterrupted sleep during the night so that we could take care of our girls during the day without being exhausted.  Lori is skilled in her field, trustworthy and immensely loving.  She became part of our family when our girls were born, and we are privileged to have her continue to care for our three children to this day."

- Quyn S. Rahman

"Soon after bringing our newborn twins home, we found ourselves exhausted and desperate for sleep. We are so thankful to have found Lori and her night nanny services! From the first time we met Lori, we felt extremely comfortable and trusted her to care for our girls. Not only is Lori very knowledgeable and passionate about babies, she has a calm demeanor that soothes tired and worried parent's minds. We are forever grateful for Lori!"

- Brooke and Ryan Stansberry