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What You Can Expect
Attentive and Personalized Care
Infant care specialists provide night time, daytime or round-the-clock attention to your newborn, assisting with feeding, diaper changes, and comforting. This allows you, as new parents, to rest, recharge, and bond with your baby without the stress of constant care duties.
Household Support for Baby-Related Tasks
Expect assistance with baby-related household tasks such as laundry, nursery organization, and sanitizing feeding equipment, ensuring a clean and organized environment for your little one.
Detailed Record-Keeping
Caregivers maintain meticulous records of your baby's routines, including feeding schedules, diaper changes, and important observations. This ensures you're always informed about your baby's patterns and progress.
Expert Feeding Support
Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, or using a combination, infant care specialists can assist with proper latch techniques, feeding intervals, and addressing any feeding-related concerns you may have.
Sleep Training and Routine Establishment
Expect professional help in establishing healthy sleep patterns and daily routines that promote your baby's well-being and development, setting the foundation for good habits as they grow.
Parental Education and Guidance
Benefit from infant care specialists' wealth of knowledge as they guide you through various aspects of infant care. From bathing techniques to soothing methods and recognizing signs of discomfort, they are here to support you every step of the way.
With Nestling, you're not just hiring a newborn care service; you're gaining a supportive partner in your parenting journey, committed to ensuring the best start for your baby and peace of mind for you.
How it Works
1 - Discover Your Perfect Support
Explore our nurturing care options.
Share your needs, and we'll guide you through the rest.
2 - Connect with Your Ideal Caregiver
Meet our warm, skilled, and compassionate caregivers.
Choose up to five wonderful matches to get to know better.
Embrace the caregiver who feels just right for your family.
3 - Embrace Peace of Mind
Relax and breathe easy, knowing you and your precious little one are in capable hands.
Begin a journey of care filled with comfort, trust and joy.
"So, our little guy decided to show up 4 weeks early - talk about a curveball! I was freaking out about not having night support. But Nestling? They totally came through. Got us a backup specialist the day we got home. Lifesaver! Our original person showed up later as planned, but having that immediate help? Priceless. Nestling's got your back when you need it most."
Emma S. Upper East Side
"My breasts were so engorged they felt like they might explode, and I was on the verge of tears. In desperation, I video chatted with Jacqueline. This woman was an absolute angel! She patiently walked me through some massage techniques and the relief was instant. I mean, who knew you could get that kind of expert help without leaving your couch? In those early, overwhelming days, having Nestling's support on demand was seriously a lifesaver."
Rachel K. Tribeca
"Booking Janet through Nestling? Best. Decision. Ever. For six weeks, she was our nighttime superhero, letting me actually sleep and heal. Night and day difference from my first pregnancy when I was running on fumes. Janet's support was a game-changer. New York parents, do yourselves a favor and get on the Nestling train. You can thank me later."
Sophia L. Astoria
"Nestling was my lifeline. They set up interviews with doulas and gave me questions to ask when my brain was mush. We chose Jackie, who took one look at my exhausted, overwhelmed self and said, 'I got you.' And she did. Nestling brought Jackie into my life when I needed her most. For any new mom feeling lost - Nestling is the answer. Best decision I made postpartum."
Clara G. Prospect Heights
Ask Us Anything
Please see above "What you can expect" for an in depth answer.
Night Shifts:
Typically 8-12 hours long, often from 9 PM to 7 AM or similar hours.
Can be booked for a few nights per week or up to 6 nights per week.
Daytime Shifts:
Usually 10-12 hours long.
Often between 8 AM and 8 PM, with a minimum of 4 hours.
24/7 Care:
Combines day and night care, with the caregiver living in.
Usually includes a 4-8 hour break within each 24-hour period.
Length of Service:
Can range from a few weeks to several months.
Often booked for 2-3 months, though some families are opting for longer-term contracts recently.
Families start using the service from the day they return home from the hospital.
Booking in Advance:
It's recommended to start the hiring process in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Caregivers’ hourly rates are showcased during the booking process. Most rates will fall in the $25-$60/hr range, depending on the expertise, number of children, duration of care and specializations.
For breastfeeding mothers:
Bringing the baby to the mother for feeding, allowing the mother to stay in bed.
Assisting with proper positioning and latch.
Burping and changing after feeding.
Maintaining feeding schedules.
For formula-feeding parents:
Preparing bottles according to parents' instructions.
Feeding the baby through the night.
Burping and changing after feeding.
Cleaning and sterilizing equipment bottles and other feeding equipment.
Maintaining feeding schedules.
Infant care specialists usually rest when the baby is asleep. They often sleep in the same room as the baby or very close by, typically within 3-5 feet, to ensure they can respond promptly. Families are usually expected to provide a bed, sofa bed, or mattress for the night nanny to use. Despite sleeping, infant care specialists are trained to wake up quickly to tend to the baby's needs, such as feeding, changing, or soothing.
Caregivers are expected to notify parents as soon as possible, ideally with at least 2 hours' notice before their shift starts. Parents can use Nestling to secure another available caregiver as a backup.
