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Night Nannies & Maternity Nurses
It can be helpful to manage the excitement of
having a new baby with a balanced and practical
approach to finding a good night-time routine,
to ensure ‘sleeping through the night’ comes
sooner rather than later!
So, how can Eden
help?
There are a number of options available to
parents. First time parents may find they would
prefer the help of a more experienced maternity
nurse, who will be happy to give advice and
support in all areas, such as
breastfeeding/bottle-feeds, night time routines
and so on. Those parents who are already
familiar with the care of newborns, may prefer
an ‘extra pair of hands’ approach for the
nights, leaving them to catch up with sleep and
maybe even a lie in!
Detailed below are two options which have proved
the most popular and successful:
A Night Nanny
Typically a night nanny would be younger and
less experienced than a night maternity nurse.
As mentioned above, they would be that vital
extra pair of hands during the night when it
comes to nappy changing, bottle feeding and
re-settling the child. This type of nanny would
be a good choice for confident parents, who need
less direction and advice.
We usually recommend that a night nanny is
booked somewhere between 8 to 12 hours per
night. The start and end time is of course
flexible and completely up to the parents, we
would suggest perhaps 7pm to 7am or 9pm to 7am.
The 7pm start can be a welcome option when a
couple feel they would like to go out for a
short while and the night nanny can be there to
babysit.
The night nanny will deal with all aspects of
care for the baby and help adhere to any
preferences the client has with regards to
sleeping and feeding. Also included in their
duties would be:
- Changing nappies
- Settling the
baby
- Night feeds
- Preparing and sterilising
bottles
- Dressing and preparing the baby in the
morning
A night nanny is not usually responsible
for any cleaning or laundry.
A night nanny can be booked for just 1 night or
6 nights (they will then have a 24 hour break
and of course can be re-booked after that).
Fees for a Night Nanny
£100 to £130 per night gross depending on the
experience for a 10 hour night. if your require
a 12 hour night this ok and can be asked for at
an extra charge.
A Night Maternity Nurse
This option would be the most suitable for first
time parents and those parents who would prefer
a more experienced maternity nurse with
specialist knowledge. It is also the preferred
choice when a baby is perhaps unwell or has a
specific issue (such as reflux) that needs
detailed knowledge of the care required.
The duties for the maternity nurse are the same
as for the night nanny, but will also include:
- Advice on how to establish a sustainable sleep
routine for the baby
- Advice and support on
breastfeeding and related issues
- Advice on how
to cope with post-natal depression
- Advice on
other related topics such as colic, reflux, and
so on
Fees for a Night Maternity Nurse
£130 to 160 per night gross depending on
experience for a 10 hour night, if your require
a 12 hour night this ok and can be asked for an
extra charge.
We hope our night nannies and night maternity
nurses can make a significant difference to your
family.
Please contact Vanessa or
Emma on 0844 409 7321
for more information and advice on these
positions.
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