Hello, I'm Lotta! I'm a Australian-Finnish nanny and textile artist based in North Carlton, where I've lived for 14 years. I'm responsible, playful, creative, and nurturing with a confident and gentle disposition.
My experience with children ranges from birth to 11 years old, including caring for 2 under 4 for four years in total now. I love supporting parents (new and seasoned) by providing a safe and stimulating environment for their children to grow and flourish. I prioritise learning each individual families needs and offering tailored support, especially when it comes to sleep approach and learning styles. I value mutual respect and being lopped into developmental changes along the way.
My expertise includes:
β’ Sleeping and settling, overnight feeds, handling EBM/formula, introducing solids.
β’ Bathing, nappies, eczema treatments, administering basic medications (coloxyl, vitamin D drops, panadol, etc...).
β’ Sensory, nature, musical, sport, and art activities.
β’ Supporting milestones (rolling, crawling, walking, introduction of solids, language development).
β’ Excursions: Parks, gardens, story-time, farmers markets, NGV, Melbourne Museum, Ceres, State Library Kid's Quarter, 'Bop Along' Music Classes.
β’ Happy to do childcare/kindergarten pick-ups.
I'm also available to care for your children at my own child-safe, Montessori-ish inspired North Carlton terrace house and cottage garden (a popular spot for plant watering). I'm comfortable with all pets (no allergies) and I have two half Devon Rex cats called Atlas & Sol πΎ
I have a WWCC, Police Check, and have completed an in-person Pediatric First Aid & CPR course via Emergecare *completed 7th Dec 2025. My Pertussis/whooping cough vaccine is up to date βοΈβοΈ
Undertaking the Triple P parenting course in June 2026
Happy to contribute to the running of your household by cleaning up after play activities, meals etc... and other light housework (laundry, dishes etc). I enjoy organising, and am very happy to help if there is an area or room that needs a fresh pair of eyes or special attention.
As I don't have my full drivers licence, all excursions and pick-ups will be via walking or public transport, which I am well experienced navigating while with little ones, as my references can tell you.
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Feel free to reach out to me with any enquiries, including time/day requests not currently listed.
Public holiday rates upon request. Weekend rates are $45p/h until 6pm and $50p/h in the evenings.
Looking forward to meeting you and your families.
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