A gift of a good night's sleep... 💤🌙

At Ask the Midwife, all of our night nannies are professional, registered midwives or children's nurses who specialise in providing overnight care and support to newborns and their parents.

Our focus is on helping new parents get some much-needed rest by caring for your baby during the night. This allows you to sleep and recharge, knowing your baby is safe, soothed, and well cared for.

We provide personalised guidance during this vulnerable time, always promoting evidence-based advice. Whether you’re looking for a single night of uninterrupted sleep or ongoing support through the first few weeks, our team is here to help.

Times

Usually from 9pm - 7am

However, if you need to adjust slightly this may be organised with your midwife in advance.

PRICING: 1 Night's Support:

• Agency fee (paid to secure your booking): €50.00 (includes VAT)

• Paid to your night nanny (on the night): €200.00 per night

• Total package: €250.00
  

What Our Night Nannies Do

The role of a night nanny varies depending on your family’s needs. For some families, this may mean extra guidance and reassurance with their first baby; for others, it may simply be the chance to enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep.

Benefits & Features

• Feeding support: night nannies will feed your baby during the night so you can rest. We support breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or a combination of both. Our midwives are experienced in soothing babies, ensuring a calm transition between feeds.

• Nappy changes: your baby will be kept clean, comfortable, and settled after each feed.

• Sleep training guidance: our nannies have expertise in gentle sleep techniques and can help parents establish healthy sleep habits. This may include introducing gentle schedules, supporting self-soothing, and encouraging restful nights for your baby.

• Monitoring: your baby’s well-being is closely observed throughout the night, with attention to signs of discomfort or illness.

• Parental guidance: we provide advice on newborn care, including feeding routines, nappies, and soothing strategies.

• Nighttime routines: we can help set up a consistent nighttime routine tailored to your family, promoting better sleep for both baby and parents.

• Record-keeping: on request, nannies can maintain logs of feeds, nappy changes, and sleep patterns to help track your baby’s progress.

• Light household tasks: where needed, we can support with tasks related to baby care, such as washing bottles, preparing formula, or baby laundry.

Important Information

Our night nannies are there to give parents the chance to rest and receive guidance while their baby is cared for.

• They do not offer medical advice. If you are worried about your baby’s health, you will be advised to seek support from your primary care provider or hospital.

• They will not administer medications under any circumstances.

Areas currently covered

Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Meath, Cork

How to Book Your Night Nanny

You may book your Night Nanny by filling out the form below. Include:

• Your required/preferred dates
• Home address and logistics
• Tell us more about you
• Tell us more about your baby, such as:

  • Baby’s age and feeding preferences

  • Daily routines and sleep schedule

  • Any special needs or considerations
    

Payment & Confirmation

Once your booking has been accepted, we will contact you with a payment link. You will receive confirmation and a summary of your booking, including all dates, times, and your Night Nanny details.

Night Nanny fee is paid directly to your Night Nanny on each night.