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Tim B. says "Colleen was recommended to us for her nannying skills but, unfortunately for us, she was already employed elsewhere. Despite this, she was wonderfully...
Care Member says "Chauna came to the rescue when our regular sitter had a last minute conflict and we needed coverage while we worked from home. She is a real-life Mary...
Jessika S. says "She's an amazing woman, very strong, driven and caring. She is one of the most reliable people I know and she knows how to brighten up the room. Anyone...
Emily W. says "Jessie was wonderful. She came to our rescue at the very last moment when our regular nanny was out sick all of a sudden. Jessie cared for my 4 and 2 year...
Marylauran H. says "Shai was great watching our 14-month old for about 8 hours. Would recommend her. From feeding to diaper changes and playtime, Shai was totally...
Care Member says "We love working with Windy! She has been taking care of our little one since he is 5 weeks old, and as first time parents, we learned a lot from her....
Paul B. says "Responsive when going through the initial application process. She had confusion with what type of sitter I was needing. Seemed like a good caretaker. Wish...
Care Member says "Alison was amazing with our 11 month old son for a wedding babysitting evening. From the start she was super responsive, friendly and intuitive with our...
Elizabeth G. says "Esther is a wonderfully kind and patient caregiver. She has well looked after our two girls, ages 1 and 4. Our youngest is not easy, she spent most...
JStewart W. says "I'm super proud to say that Maddie is my daughter, and as such I can vouch for her many years of working part-time and during school breaks as a...
Joyce S. says "Joanna has been wonderful taking care of our toddler and now our infant for the past 9 months. With our toddler she would take her to playgrounds, the...
Care Member says "Chyann is amazing. My kids (twin 3.5 year olds) absolutely love her and I know that she really loves them too. She is the perfect mix of fun and...
Allston, MA
Lauren B. says "Sophia has been our daughter's nanny for the past 3 and a half years (since she was 4 months old) and now my son's since he was 3 days old. During this...
Kristin K. says "Sarah has been the primary caregiver to my child for over three years. She is caring, responsible, thoughtful, reliable, creative and nurturing. She...
Care Member says "She has been the most incredible blessing over the past 1+ year. She is incredibly patient, kind, detail oriented, engaging, intelligent,...
Medford, MA
Care Member says "Leticia is a compassionate, knowledgeable and professional night nanny for our 6week year old son. She joined us during a period where Mom was...
Ahsan H. says "We hired Alexa for the summer for our 18 month old toddler. We found her to be punctual, responsible, and caring. She was patient with our son who took a...
Care Member says "Nina was on time and great with my twin toddlers. They took to her immediately! I would definitely recommend Nina to anyone looking for an extra set of...
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60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.48/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0
Infant Nannies in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies
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Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Cambridge, MA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $24.48. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Cambridge, MA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 21 infant nanny profiles near you in Cambridge, MA that you can check out. You can also read 27 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Cambridge, MA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.