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Sarah S. says "If I could give Cristina more than five stars I would! She was amazing and I knew from the first interview that my son would have fun and be safe in her...
Ruth O. says "Phophi did a really great job caring for my baby starting when he turned 4 months old and ensured that I was at ease going back to work after my maternity...
Caroline L. says "Kalli cared for both of my sons at different points this past summer and she was excellent with both the 9 month old and the 3.5 year old. She was...
Kasie C. says "She did an awesome job with my 1 year old. Super nice and genuinely excited to watch him. Would hire her again for sure!"
Tracie S. says "During the last school year, Michelle provided after-school care for my three kids (6th, 4th, and Kindergarten). Michelle is trustworthy, dependable, and...
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99,747 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.22/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.7
Newborn Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 87,828 reviews of the 99,737 listed newborn nannies
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A newborn nanny can be a live-in nanny or you can hire them to come care for your newborn during your workday or whenever you need an extra set of hands. A newborn nanny takes on the same role as a normal nanny, but specializes in taking care of newborn babies. Some nannies may not feel comfortable taking care of a really young baby, so it’s always important to look for someone with experience caring for infants.
A newborn night nanny is a nanny you hire to care for your newborn at night while you get some much needed sleep. They can help keep an eye on your little one so you can sleep through the night and can change their diapers and feed them. Some night nannies for newborns also help with sleep training.
How much to pay a nanny for newborn babies depends greatly on where you live and the experience level of the nanny you hire. How many hours a week you choose to hire them for will also impact your overall spending.