Kind Words From Families
Here are a few words from families who have experienced the thoughtful care and support of Golden Hour.
"I don’t know what we would have done without Melinda’s steadying presence and infectious joy in our first weeks with our baby girl. We were thrown into caring for a fussy 2-week-old after a tumultuous NICU stay, while I was still recovering mentally and physically. Melinda helped us feel comfortable from her first night and we slept easy knowing that our daughter was in great care. She taught us care tips and tricks without being condescending and was such a blessing in those hectic early days. I can’t recommend her enough!"
Cassidy F · West Village, NYC · March 6, 2023
"There aren’t enough words to say how much we love and appreciate Melinda. From the first phone call she made us feel at ease and comfortable with having someone care for our baby. As first time parents we had so many questions and Melinda was so helpful. The only reason we thrived during the newborn stage was knowing we had Melinda there with us. Anytime we need someone in the future, Melinda will be the first person we call."
Arianna M · New York, NY · May 19, 2023
"Golden Hour was such a gift to my new family. Melinda is smart, experienced, and so warm and kind. As soon as she walked into our apartment, I felt confident in leaving my precious child in her arms. She has also taught us a great deal about early childhood development. Strongly recommend Melinda to every family!"
Gaia F · Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY · July 22, 2025
"Melinda has been amazing to us and our son. Upon meeting her, we immediately felt at ease. She has a calm demeanor and our baby responded so well to her. She not only cared for him overnight, but she helped us navigate many of our new parent worries and questions, from how long to hold him up after feeding, to newborn baths and regular baths, and sharing general tips and tricks based on all her experience. Melinda shared with us every morning what she observed in terms of our baby’s behavior and demeanor, which was all so helpful. She also provided a detailed log of all his feedings, diaper changes, and other pertinent information."
Jenna M · Upper West Side, NYC · November 20, 2025
"Melinda worked with us six days a week during our baby’s 1st months and was an absolute godsend. As first-time parents, she perfectly balanced respecting our parenting style while educating and empowering us to care for our newborn with confidence. She was calm, knowledgeable, and reassuring, supported breastfeeding, taught us baby care skills, and helped establish healthy sleep habits for our baby and us. We’re forever grateful for her guidance and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Melinda to any family fortunate enough to work with her! She truly lived up to every recommendation we received and made those first weeks feel manageable."
Seth D · Forrest Hills, NY · March 13, 2025
"Melinda was everything we hoped for and more during our newborn’s first weeks. Her expert knowledge of infant care was evident from day one. As first-time parents overwhelmed by our daughter’s reflux, we relied on her calm confidence and guidance. She was always punctual, never called out, communicated proactively, and brought a reassuring presence every night. Even our cats adored her, which says everything about her gentle energy. We trusted her completely with our baby, and she exceeded every expectation. If you want an exceptional NCS, Melinda is the one. We recommend her without hesitation to every family. Always!"
Suzanna C · Upper East Side, NYC · October 2, 2025
