Newborn Night Nanny
There are many reasons a family may need a night nanny, whether it be due to illness, multiple births or post-natal depression. However, most new parents seek a night nanny to give themselves much needed respite from nocturnal visits to the nursery!
A night nanny, similar to maternity nurse, is generally used during the first 3-6 months of a newborn’s life, often until the point when they are able to sleep through the night. The early weeks are the hardest as the baby will wake up often to feed and will have no set routine. As night nannies, we can help to provide a good night’s sleep for parents during this time as well as giving advice on issues such as feeding, sleeping, colic and reflex. In addition, a night nanny will ensure the foundations for a good routine are laid to suit both the baby’s and the family’s needs, which can be followed and used to help a family continue having restful nights long after the night nanny has gone!
** Newborn Sleep Support Package **
If you would like all the benefits and support of a night nanny without the overnight hands on support, then the Newborn Sleep Support Package is ideal.
Some of the features included in this package are:
- 45 minute advice call
- 6 weeks WhatsApp support
- Many sleep support resources in PDF format
Why not buy this package as a gift for expecting parents?
Click here for more information and prices.
Emma Osborne
Night nannying is where HushaBoo all started!
As well as founding HushaBoo, I have over 12 years of experience as a night nanny, working with many different types of babies and families including supporting Mums with PND, premature babies, twins and various health issues. Reflux and allergies is the number one health issue I see in babies postnatally, so in 2019 I attended a course in this subject to help broaden my knowledge and further enable me to support and guide families who are going through this difficult start to parenthood.
I have a background in psyhcology and a particular interest in child devlopment, which led me further into the world of children’s sleep behaviour and supporting families as a sleep consultant. You can find my full bio on the about me page.
Areas covered: All of Hertfordshire, South Cambridgeshire, All of Essex, North & East London
Hourly rate (Single baby): £25
Twins: £28
Hello, I’m Rachel, a mum to 3 beautiful children, including a set of twins. As well as working behind the scenes of HushaBoo, in 2021 I branched out and started night nannying.
Having had Emma as my night nanny after my twins were born following a c-section, I am compassionate to what is needed and expected by parents following the birth of their baby/babies.
I have fallen in love with night nannying! Not only do I get all those newborn cuddles, but the satisfaction I get when I walk out the door in the morning is immense, knowing that I have given the parents an opportunity to completely rest and recharge and ready to face the day. I know exactly how that feels.
Apart from working at HushaBoo (and also bringing up my own children), I am a trained volunteer for the charity Home Start. I visit families with young children in my community providing 1:1 support in their home, for parents from all walks of life, when they most need it.
Parenting can be lonely, frustrating, heart-breaking and over-whelming. I myself can relate to many of these emotions so with my own personal experience and the training I have received, I am here ready to support you through those early days and months.
I am also Paediatric First Aid trained and am DBS advanced checked.
Areas covered: North & East London, West Essex, South Hertfordshire
Hourly rate from (Single baby): £23
Twins from: £26
Rachel Beard
Rachel Beard
Hello, I’m Rachel, a mum to 3 beautiful children, including a set of twins. As well as working behind the scenes of HushaBoo, in 2021 I branched out and started night nannying.
Having had Emma as my night nanny after my twins were born following a c-section, I am compassionate to what is needed and expected by parents following the birth of their baby/babies.
I have fallen in love with night nannying! Not only do I get all those newborn cuddles, but the satisfaction I get when I walk out the door in the morning is immense, knowing that I have given the parents an opportunity to completely rest and recharge and ready to face the day. I know exactly how that feels.
Apart from working at HushaBoo (and also bringing up my own children), I am a trained volunteer for the charity Home Start. I visit families with young children in my community providing 1:1 support in their home, for parents from all walks of life, when they most need it.
Parenting can be lonely, frustrating, heart-breaking and over-whelming. I myself can relate to many of these emotions so with my own personal experience and the training I have received, I am here ready to support you through those early days and months.
I am also Paediatric First Aid trained and am DBS advanced checked.
Areas covered: North & East London, West Essex, South Hertfordshire
Hourly rate from: £23 (single baby)
Twins from: £26
Lisa Ball
Hello, I’m Lisa, a mum to two lovely daughters who are 21 and 10.
I have worked in childcare for nearly 24 years now, mainly working as a day nanny. This has given me experience of all ages from newborns to the teenage years. Family set-ups and dynamics are all so different, I truly believe that through working with so many fantastic families I can settle in and adapt to whatever your family looks like!
Having over 20+ years of experience with babies and beyond, a natural progression was to move into working as a night nanny. I have very quickly fallen in love with this rewarding line of work. There is nothing like all the newborn cuddles, but most of all, I love the ability it gives me to make a difference to new parents and ease the pressure and struggles of early parenting without compromising their needs and lifestyle.
I credit my experience through work, and a mum, has given me a true understanding of what parents want and need. I get so much enjoyment and satisfaction out of helping all the families I am lucky enough to work with. I feel like working with children of all ages is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.
I am Ofsted registered, Paediatric First Aid trained and DBS Advance checked.
Areas covered: North & East London, West Essex, South Hertfordshire
Hourly Rate (Single baby): £24
Twins: £27
Hello, I’m Mel Riaz!
I am a proud mum to 3 children. I have 2 boys aged 24 and 22 and a daughter 12 years of age.
I am thrilled to become the newest member of Hushaboo’s fabulous team of night nannies.
I have a vast amount of first-hand experience and knowledge of caring for babies and children of all ages. I have gained extensive experience through bringing up my own children as well as several years of working as a TA in primary schools. In fact, I’ve worked most of my career in schools, and I currently work part-time in an independent school for challenging behaved/Autistic children aged 4-13 years. I am DBS checked.
I recently became a young nanny myself and have the privilege of looking after my granddaughter on some nights. The look of sheer happiness and relief of a good nights sleep in the morning is priceless on my son’s and daughter – in-law’s faces, as well as other parents that I have supported.
Let’s face it, no one can function 100% when sleep deprived. We all need a night off to replenish in order to function better. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy caring for babies and regularly offer to look after babies in my extensive family and friends, whilst considering their individual parenting styles. Along with my part-time work, Night Nannying is a dream come true for me.
Through personal experience and training, I am proud of the good practices and understanding that I have developed in behaviours, nurturing, giving empathy, and being patient with babies/children of all ages and abilities.
Areas covered: North & East London, West Essex
Hourly rate from (Single baby): £23
Twins from: £26
Mel Riaz
Mel Riaz
Hello, I’m Mel Riaz!
I am a proud mum to 3 children. I have 2 boys aged 24 and 22 and a daughter 12 years of age.
I am thrilled to become the newest member of Hushaboo’s fabulous team of night nannies.
I have a vast amount of first-hand experience and knowledge of caring for babies and children of all ages. I have gained extensive experience through bringing up my own children as well as several years of working as a TA in primary schools. In fact, I’ve worked most of my career in schools, and I currently work part-time in an independent school for challenging behaved/Autistic children aged 4-13 years. I am DBS checked.
I recently became a young nanny myself and have the privilege of looking after my granddaughter on some nights. The look of sheer happiness and relief of a good nights sleep in the morning is priceless on my son’s and daughter – in-law’s faces, as well as other parents that I have supported.
Let’s face it, no one can function 100% when sleep deprived. We all need a night off to replenish in order to function better. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy caring for babies and regularly offer to look after babies in my extensive family and friends, whilst considering their individual parenting styles. Along with my part-time work, Night Nannying is a dream come true for me.
Through personal experience and training, I am proud of the good practices and understanding that I have developed in behaviours, nurturing, giving empathy, and being patient with babies/children of all ages and abilities.
Hourly rate from (Single baby): £23
Twins from: £26
Not sure if a night nanny is right for you?
It’s a big decision whether to hire a night nanny, and it’s not normally on the top of people’s priority list when expecting a baby (unless your already experienced in sleepless nights!!).
Read our Blog 5 Reasons To Consider a Night Nanny as there are many more benefits to having a night nanny than just a good night’s sleep.
We were lucky enough to have Emma with us from day 2 of our son being born until he was 3 months and we don’t know how we’d have survived without her! Emma’s warmth and expertise shine through, she made the entire family feel at ease, including our 2 year old daughter and we felt our new baby was in entirely safe hands. Not only did we all got some sleep but our confidence as parents was built with Emma’s support in settling our son during the night.Event Nannies
Did you know that we also provide an Event Nanny Service?
Weddings, Parties, Bar-Mitzvaha’s, Funerals, or any special occasion, we will provide a professional nanny service.
So if you have an event coming up, or are attending an event and need childcare for part of, or for the whole event, please get in contact and we can discuss your requirements.
Rates From: £16 per hour*
* From price is based on a daytime rate, there may be a supplement for night/overnight work and travelling expenses may apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nights do I need?
The frequency at which a night nanny is used varies from family to family as each has needs as unique as their precious new bundle of joy. A night nanny can be used from 1 to 5 nights per week dependent on your circumstances and wishes.
When will you arrive and leave?
Typical hours we work are between 9-10pm arrival time through to 6-7am, though we can arrive earlier to help and advise with bedtime routines, or just so you can go up early and grab a precious few hours to yourself before bed!
Do I need to provide a bed & bedding?
Basically no! We will care for your baby in whichever room suits you best, whether that’s in a nursery, spare room or lounge. Parents often take a moses basket/crib into their lounge so as not to be disturbed by any waking’s, we would rest on a sofa or chair.
Can I have a night nannying if breast feeding?
100% Yes! Many Mums we support choose to breastfeed, and this still works well with a night nanny. We will bring baby to you to feed and we will leave the room unless you request us to stay. Once you have finishing feeding we will wind, change nappy if needed and settle baby allowing you to get back to sleep as quickly as possible. Whether your exclusively breast feeding, or combi feeding, we will support you to protect supply, whilst maintaining that bond which is crucial for feeding.
Will I hear my baby cry?
Depending on where we are situated in relation to you, there is a chance you may hear your baby crying. We can normally anticipate when they will need their next feed, so if bottle feeding, we will prepare this before the baby wakes up properly so hopefully keeping crying to a minimum!
Do you sleep or stay awake all night?
We are taking over your role for the night as a parent, so just as you would sleep (hopefully!) when baby is sleeping, we also take a rest during this period and sleep.