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The role of the Registered Nurse or Newborn Care Provider is to feed, soothe, bathe, change & provide all other gentle care to baby through the night.
We also provide evidence based education and ongoing support to parents.
Last updated, April, 2026 – In-home newborn care is not typically covered by traditional health insurance, but that’s changing. More insurers, employers, and benefit programs now recognize postpartum doula and night nurse care as medically relevant. Understanding your options can make the difference between affording support and going without it. And if you’re not sure what […]
With all the information overload out there for expecting and new parents, our team of Baby Nurses & Night Nannies created this blog, Your First Week Home with Baby: Ultimate Q&A. Bookmark this article for evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions about postpartum and newborn care. Your First Week Home with Baby What can I […]
A night nurse or night nanny provides overnight newborn care from approximately 10pm to 7am, handling feeds, diapering, soothing and safe sleep support so parents can sleep. A daytime nanny provides care during waking hours and typically includes housework, outings, pet care and older child supervision. Here is how the roles differ in detail. Daytime […]
updated, October 23, 2025 – Written and medically reviewed by the Registered Nurse Advisory Board of Let Mommy Sleep One of the most common questions our night doulas and newborn caregivers receive is: “Can you help our newborn get on a routine and sleep through the night?” It’s completely natural for parents to crave predictability after their […]
Updated, November, 1, 2025 – There are books, sleep consultants and time-worn advice out there to help babies sleep through the night. But the same questions still keep coming up over and over! After 15 years supporting newborns and their families we can say without a doubt that most of this happens is simply because […]
