Night Nanny vs Night Nurse for Your Newborn: Which Is Right for You?
One of the most complex parts of being a new mother is handling your newborn's constantly changing sleep schedule. They have to eat every 1-3 hours, so if you’re breastfeeding, you never sleep more than three hours at a time.
That’s stressful for anyone, especially for mothers who just gave birth. Thankfully, night nannies and night nurses can help.
Keep reading to learn what a night nanny and a night nurse for a newborn can do to help you smoothly transition into motherhood.
What Is Newborn Care?
Newborn care is anything you and your infant require after you give birth. There are so many things your new baby needs after you give birth, and professionals who offer newborn care can help you get through this exciting and exhausting time.
From bathing, soothing, feeding, and changing, newborn care services are available for every mother.
What Is a Newborn Night Nanny?
A night nanny is a professional who offers care specifically for newborns overnight. There aren’t typically certifications or formal training for being a nanny. However, that doesn’t mean a night nanny isn’t more than qualified to care for your infant.
Newborn night nannies can do everything you need them to. For example, if you breastfeed, sleep easy knowing your night nanny will gently wake you up when it’s time for your infant to eat. As soon as your newborn is finished, your night nanny will take them back into the nursery and handle burping and soothing them back to sleep so you can rest easy.
At Baby Bloom Newborn Care, our staff of night nannies has years of experience caring for infants and mothers just like you. So make sure you’re finding the right overnight nanny for your family.
What Is a Newborn Night Nurse?
As you may have expected, a night nurse is someone who is a registered nurse. Some families love having an RN because their infant has medical needs that could be beyond the scope of a night nanny.
A night nurse still does the same services as a night nanny, but they have more formal training and are certified as a nurse.
What’s a Newborn Care Specialist?
A newborn care specialist typically goes through more training than a night nanny would, but less than a night nurse. It’s a happy medium between the two, offering more than enough options for mothers looking for extra help.
At Baby Bloom Newborn Care, our newborn care specialists can assist with all of the services a night nanny can, as well as sleep training, postpartum doula care, and making sure your twins are taken care of.
Be sure to check out the credentials our newborn care specialists have at Baby Bloom Newborn care.
The Differences Boiled Down
Essentially, a night nanny, night nurse, and newborn care specialist offer the same base set of services. They all should start the first night you bring your newborn home and help you and your family get through the rocky first stages of infancy. They’ll take care of all your newborn's needs while you sleep to recharge for the next day,
The only main difference is the type of training they go through and their experience. This is why we always recommend working with an agency, like Baby Bloom Newborn Care, to get the services you need without worrying about finding the right person.
How Much Does a Night Nurse for a Newborn Cost?
There are a lot of factors that go into figuring out the price for overnight care. Each person and agency will have their own pricing model, so ask what that is early on in the process.
Typically, the hourly rate ranges from $25 - $50 per hour. We recommend planning to spend around $300 a night, so you have more than enough to cover the cost.
Be sure to read our guide to learn how much a night nanny costs; we go more in-depth to help you understand the costs of overnight care.
Doula Insurance Reimbursement Is Possible
Thanks to a Rhode Island bill, doula services can be covered by insurance! Reimbursement can cover expenses for:
Some of the services covered for each pregnancy are:
Prenatal and postnatal visits
Labor and delivery
Infant feeding
Breastfeeding support
Emotional and physical support after childbirth
As long as you work with a qualified doula who is professionally trained, you can be eligible for coverage.
At Baby Bloom Newborn Care Services, we’ve already helped mothers take advantage of this bill. We offer:
Baby planning
Overnight care
24-hour care
Postpartum doulas
Sleep training
Learn how easy it is to get a night nurse covered by insurance.
Who Should I Choose?
This is entirely up to you! We recommend talking to a few people to see who’s right for you. It’s best to start the process as soon as you find out you’re pregnant since the demand for night care is high, and you want to be able to choose your favorite person.
Now You Know the Difference Between a Night Nanny and Night Nurse for Your Newborn
We know a lot of this is confusing, so just remember the only main difference is the type of training your overnight care specialist had. Whether you choose a night nurse or night nanny, you and your newborn will get the care you deserve.
We’d be honored to work with you and your family at Baby Bloom Newborn Care. Be sure to schedule your free 15-minute consultation, and let us take care of you.