Overnight Newborn Care

Newborn Care Services

Whether you’re welcoming your first child or adding to your growing family, this is a critical time for you and your loved ones. At Gentle Giraffes, we specialize in providing comprehensive support, guidance, and education during the first few weeks to months after delivery. Our services include live-in, live-out, overnight, travel, and daytime care, helping families establish healthy and sustainable routines. We offer breastfeeding support, newborn feeding guidance, mother-baby bonding assistance, and soothing techniques tailored to your needs.

No matter what package you choose, our mission is to reduce stress, educate parents, provide expert feeding techniques and guidance, deliver emotional support, ensure consistent care, and offer specialized assistance for high-risk babies. With Gentle Giraffes by your side, you’ll have the peace of mind and confidence to navigate this precious time with ease.

First 24
Hours Home

This is geared to set you up and provide support so that you’ll feel confident and secure being at home with your baby. Knowing this will help provide peace of mind during those early hours post-birth hours, days weeks, and months.

Swaddling
Pump set up
Sponge Baths
Safe Sleep Advice
Soothing Techniques
Guidance in areas of need
Completion of Nursery set-up
Room(s) Set up for Easy-Reach
Washing & Sanitizing of Baby Items
Changing Diapers and Swaddle Education
Creating a Secure Attachment Environment
More sleep/rest for you while baby is being attended and more…

$1,100

Live-Out Overnights

Combining our experience, top-of-the-line education, expert knowledge, and a plethora of resources at our fingertips, we’ve designed them around our discovery of what best supports families in the areas they need the most.

Your Personal Baby Expert
Milk Storage
Soothing Tips
Diaper Change
Guidance with Having Healthy Day/Night Routines
Swaddling Guidance,
Resources/ General Guidance
Comforting Fussy Baby
Breastfeeding Support
Formula Education
Physical and Emotional Support
All the education and so much more…

Starting at $6,499.00

Live-In
Support

24/7 assistance
Flexibility for parents
Convenience at home
Customized care plans
Expert knowledge and experience
Guidance on all aspects of infant care
Setting a healthy foundation for your infant’s sleep and overall wellbeing
Show you how to soothe a fussy baby,
Ability to interview candidates
Large pool of candidates to choose from
They are well-versed in travel
Highly experienced with HNW/UHNW Families

Ranges between $16,200 – $21,600+

Most Common Live-Out Overnight Packages

Our live-out packages are designed to provide the minimum support families need for the first several weeks to the first few months of postpartum recovery. Medical recovery is considered the first consecutive 6 weeks post-birth, but postpartum recovery as a whole can last up to a year for many.

Customized Overnight Packages upon request!

Any package under 12 overnights and/or 6 consecutive weeks is based on our Al La Carte Menu!

Going the Distance!

48-96 overnights Spread out over 12-16 consecutive weeks

Going the distance is just that. Your personal baby expert will go the distance with you. They help guide and navigate you through the newborn waves of twists and turns while you are also learning your baby to know how to optimally support and care for your newborn. Your personal specialist will do all the work on overnights to implement healthy and sustainable sleep habits leaving you with a baby who SLEEPS!!!

Includes:

Supporting you through the 4th month sleep regression
Started or completed the transition out of the Swaddle
Virtual Breastfeeding 101 QnA between 30-36 weeks (1.5hrs)
432-864 hours of in-home personal hands-on Support, Guidance and Education.
48-80 Overnights shifts over 12-16 consecutive weeks
Minimum 4 overnights a week for 12 consecutive weeks
Safe Sleep Consult virtually before baby arrives (1hr)
Baby Registry List

Package ranges between $21,799.00-$36,199.00
Prices are based on a singleton

*(We typically have babies sleeping 8-12hrs by the time we are finished. We can not guarantee we will have your baby(s) sleeping as every baby and family have different needs and goals)*

Into Clearer Times!

24-50 Overnights Spread out over 8-10 consecutive weeks

Into clearer times has been designed to support you and your family, all while setting everyone up for a solid and smooth transition. We help you through the various stages newborns go through. This package guides you through healthy sleep habits, and your personal expert will also set you up with a healthy start to a solid foundation, leaving you empowered and confident.

Includes:

Supporting you through the first wave of immunizations and other major milestones.
We start to see the first wave of habits and routines starting to stick to memory and on a cellular level.
Virtual Breastfeeding 101 QnA between 30-36 weeks (1.5hrs)
216-450 hours of in-home personal hands-on Support, Guidance and Education.
24-50 Overnight shifts spread out over 8-10 consecutive weeks (3-5 overnights a week)
Minimum 3 overnights a week for 8 consecutive weeks
Safe Sleep Consult virtually before baby arrives (1hr)
Baby Registry List

Package ranges between $10,999.00-$22,699.00
Prices are based on a singleton

This Package bridges the gap between supporting you through the first 6 weeks into the first 8-10 weeks while giving you solid, consistent, hands-on guidance to establish a healthy and sustainable foundation.

Through the Fog!

12-24 overnights Spread out over 6 consecutive weeks

Through the Fog is designed to guide and support you and your family through the first several weeks, or “the fog,” as most people describe it. It’s a time of significant physical recovery for a birth mom and emotional adjustment for new parents. More significantly, newborns undergo rapid development and these first weeks lay the foundation for their sensory, motor and emotional development. Gentle Giraffes is here to support you through the baby blues, the first wave of healing, while you adjust to your new life as parents.

Includes:

Supporting you through the first wave of recovery and twists and turns.
108-216 hours of in-home personal hands-on Support, Guidance and Education.
12-24 Overnight shifts over 6 consecutive weeks (2-4 overnights a week)
Minimum 2 overnights a week for 6 consecutive weeks
Safe Sleep Consult virtually before baby arrives (1hr)
Baby Registry List
Virtual Breastfeeding 101 QnA between 30-36 weeks (1.5hrs)

Package ranges between $5,599.00-$10,999.00
Prices are based on Singleton

As your personal baby manual, we are here to support you through this transition as smoothly as possible!!!!

Live-In Support

Hiring a live-in Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) serves as an invaluable asset to families navigating the early days of parenthood. This dedicated professional offers essential support that helps ease the transition into caring for a new baby. By providing expert guidance and hands-on assistance, a newborn care specialist fosters a nurturing and safe environment for the infant. Their presence not only nurtures the child’s well-being but also empowers parents with the confidence and knowledge they need during this transformative period.

Here are some key benefits to consider:

24/7 Assistance: With a live-in Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), families gain the invaluable benefit of 24/7 support and peace of mind. Parents can rest and recharge knowing their newborn is lovingly cared for, even during nighttime feedings and soothing sessions. The best part? We provide hands-on, real-time guidance, teaching you how to care for your newborn confidently. From establishing healthy daily routines for both day and night and promoting sustainable sleep to mastering crib-side soothing techniques and comforting a fussy baby, we’re here to empower you every step of the way.

Customized Care Plans: The NCS takes the time to understand the parents’ preferences, whether they prioritize breastfeeding, sleep training techniques, or on-demand arrangements. By doing so, they ensure that the care provided is not only effective but also harmonious with the family’s established dynamics. Ultimately, this tailored strategy leads to better outcomes for both the infant and the family as a whole.

Flexibility for Parents: Having someone available to help care for the baby allows parents greater freedom to navigate their busy lives. With this extra support, they can catch up on much-needed sleep, attend important appointments without worry, or dedicate precious time to bond with their older children. This flexibility not only eases the daily demands of parenting but also promotes a healthier family dynamic.

Convenience at Home: Having a live-in NCS allows parents to collaboratively manage the daily responsibilities associated with caring for their baby. This includes essential tasks such as cleaning and sterilizing baby bottles to ensure proper hygiene, handling baby laundry, which may consist of delicate clothing and bedding, restocking changing stations with fresh supplies such as diapers, wipes, and creams, and organizing the nursery to create a soothing and functional environment. With an expert on hand, parents can better balance their time and energy, ensuring both the baby’s needs and their own are adequately met.

Help for High-Risk Babies: Families with newborns who are classified as high-risk often face unique challenges and concerns regarding their infants’ health and development. By seeking the expertise of a specialist, such as a pediatrician or a neonatal nurse practitioner, these families can access tailored guidance and support. Specialists can provide critical insights into the specific medical needs of high-risk newborns, equip parents with vital information on effective care practices, and help navigate the complexities of potential treatments or interventions. This professional guidance can play a crucial role in ensuring that these vulnerable infants receive the best possible care during their crucial early days.

Travel Support: Traveling with children can be overwhelming, whether it’s commercial or private, but our experienced Newborn Care Specialists are here to make it stress-free. With extensive experience supporting families on the go, we assist with all aspects of infant and childcare, ensuring a seamless journey. From coordinating with your personal assistant and staff to ensuring infant supplies and equipment are at your destination, we handle the details so you can focus on enjoying your trip. Whether it’s navigating time zone changes or managing the unexpected, we’ll help keep your little one happy, rested, and on schedule!

Base Package and Pricing for Live-In Newborn Care Specialists.

The base package is 12 hours a day for 5 days a week for a minimum of 6 consecutive weeks: $45-$65/hr, $16,200-$21,600 minimum for a singleton, paid directly to the NCS, with $1500 non-refundable registration fee due at time of contract signing. This will be credited to the placement fee once the family and NCS have signed their own contract. More details will be available at the consultation.

What Our Clients Are Saying?

“When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we knew we needed extra help, (especially at night), was a necessity, so we found Gentle Giraffes. The newborn care specialists we worked with were reliable, caring and professional.”

~ Emily, Brookline

“We used Erin for the birth of our third daughter, Freja. It was our first time using a Newborn Care Specialist, and honestly, our only question has been why didn’t do it for our others!”

~ Amanda, Jamaica Plain

“When you are leaving your child in someone else’s care, especially a newborn, you need to have the full confidence in the caregiver – The Gentle Giraffes team epitomized that confidence.”

~ Ana, Cambridge

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