Frequently Asked Questions
What does a night nanny do?
A night nanny provides overnight support for newborns and young babies while parents rest and recover. Support may include:
- settling and soothing;
- feeding support;
- bottle preparation;
- overnight monitoring;
- sleep guidance;
- routine support; and
- general newborn care throughout the night.
Night nannies can also provide reassurance and practical support for exhausted parents during the early newborn stage.
Do you offer overnight newborn care in Melbourne?
Yes. Nest Care provides overnight newborn and postnatal support across Melbourne including:
- Toorak;
- Brighton;
- Hawthorn;
- South Yarra;
- Bayside; and
- surrounding suburbs.
Overnight support may be provided by experienced:
- night nannies;
- maternity nurses;
- registered nurses;
- midwives; or
- newborn care specialists.
How much does a night nanny cost in Melbourne?
Night nanny rates vary depending on:
- qualifications;
- experience;
- overnight requirements;
- twins or multiple children;
- shift duration; and
- public holiday requirements.
Most night nanny and overnight newborn support rates in Melbourne generally start from:
$45–$80+ per hour
Registered nurses, midwives and specialist newborn professionals may charge higher rates depending on experience and service type.
Are your night nannies nurses or midwives?
Nest Care facilitates a range of experienced overnight professionals including:
- night nannies (certified childcarers);
- maternity practitioners/nurses (certified);
- registered nurses (qualified);
- registered midwives (qualified); and
- endorsed midwives (qualified).
Qualifications and experience vary between Candidates and are outlined on individual profiles prior to Booking. Some clients need childcare help only (e.g. a night nanny), and others prefer a highly trained health care professional (e.g. midwife)
What is the difference between a night nanny and a maternity nurse?
A night nanny generally focuses on practical overnight newborn care and support for families. Night nannies generally come from childcare backgrounds.
A maternity nurse or midwife have more health care training in postnatal care so may additionally provide:
- postnatal education;
- feeding support;
- newborn guidance;
- maternal recovery support; and
- more specialised newborn experience.
- nursing skills e.g. SCN babies, feeding tubes, wound care etc
Nest Care can help match families with the most suitable level of support for their needs.
Can I book ongoing overnight support?
Yes. Families may arrange:
- one-off overnight support;
- weekly recurring care;
- temporary intensive support; or
- longer-term overnight arrangements.
Nest Care also offers permanent placement options for families seeking long-term household support.
Do you provide support for twins or multiple children?
Yes. Many Nest Care Candidates have experience supporting:
- twins;
- multiple children;
- premature babies; and
- more complex household routines.
Additional rates may apply depending on care requirements.
What suburbs do you service?
Nest Care supports families throughout Melbourne and surrounding areas.
Popular locations include:
- Toorak;
- Brighton;
- South Yarra;
- Hawthorn;
- Malvern;
- Kew;
- Camberwell;
- Bayside; and
- inner Melbourne suburbs.
We are in the process of expanding Australia wide, so if you live out of Melbourne do reach out as we may have consultants in your area.
Can I hire a nanny permanently?
Yes. Families may transition suitable Candidates into permanent household placements through Nest Care. We can find you a suitable candidate, you can then employ yourself for a placement fee. No need to keep paying weekly agency fees.
Nest Care also offers:
- candidate sourcing;
- placement services;
- payroll/admin support; and
- ongoing staffing coordination where required.
How quickly can overnight support be arranged?
We book out quickly so do encourage booking antenatally, however if urgent care is required Bookings can sometimes be arranged typically within 7 days.
Advance Booking is recommended, particularly for:
- newborn care;
- ongoing overnight support;
- weekends; and
- public holiday periods.