Adjusting to a newborn’s sleep schedule (or lack thereof) is wildly taxing for already-tired new parents, making a night nanny a smart investment. But how much does a night nanny cost exactly? And if you splurge for this kind of care, how long will a night nanny be with you?<\/p>
Elizabeth Benjamin<\/a>, co-founder Wildwood Birth, a Portland-based agency that provides birth doulas, night nannies, as well as newborn care, notes that in her area “rates range from about $30 an hour for someone newer to the work to up to $65 an hour for highly experienced night nannies or doulas.”<\/p> Thinking of hiring a night nanny, but aren’t sure what it will cost you? Here’s what to know about night nanny rates, factors that influence pay and more. <\/p> Simply put, a night nanny<\/a> is a nanny who provides overnight care in the family’s home, explains Michelle LaRowe<\/a>, lead educator at Global Nanny Training. <\/p> Typically, Benjamin notes, night nannies “specialize in overnight newborn care, feeding, soothing, sleep rhythms and safety so parents can get the rest they need.”<\/p> “The term night nanny is sometimes used interchangeably with night nurse<\/a> and newborn care specialist (NCS),” LaRowe states, “but they’re not the same thing.”<\/p>Key takeaways<\/h3>
What is a night nanny?<\/h2>