Those first weeks home with a newborn are magical—and exhausting. A night nurse is there so you don’t have to do it all on your own.

A night nurse is a highly experienced, non-medical newborn care professional who joins your family once your baby comes home from the hospital. Your night nurse focuses on one thing: supporting your baby (and you) through those early weeks or months so everyone can rest, recover, and gain confidence. Most families hire a night nurse anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on their needs.

A night nurse typically works overnight shifts (10–12 hours), allowing parents—especially new moms—to get some uninterrupted sleep. Night nurses can also work multiple nights per week or up to six nights weekly, always with at least one night off.

Every night nurse we place has hands-on newborn experience, often spanning years or even decades. Many night nurses hold certifications such as HHA, CNA, or LPN, are Infant CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to become certified), and are up to date on vaccines including Tdap, flu, and COVID. If you have specific preferences or requirements, we tailor the match to your family.

Above all, your night nurse is calm, loving, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable about newborn care.

Book this service when…

You want hands-on support during the first weeks or months postpartum—especially overnight—so you can rest, heal, and feel supported. Coverage can be a few nights a week or every night.

What Your Night Nurse Can Do

Your night nurse is fully focused on your baby and will:

• Wake for nighttime feedings so parents can sleep
• Handle diaper changes, soothing, swaddling, and rocking
• Support breastfeeding moms with gentle lactation guidance if requested
• Prepare and clean bottles and pump parts
• Track feeding, sleep, and behavior patterns and keep a detailed journal
• Guide you on burping techniques and comfort measures
• Provide sponge and tub baths
• Care for umbilical cord and circumcision sites
• Help establish healthy routines and, when appropriate, introduce sleep-shaping habits
• Teach you newborn care skills—or step in and do it all while you rest

A great night nurse doesn’t just care for your baby she builds your confidence as a parent.

Looking for support beyond overnight care?

Many families also choose to work with a baby nurse for daytime or 24 hour coverage, offering the same expert newborn care during waking hours when extra hands are just as valuable.

Whether you need a night nurse so you can finally sleep, or a baby nurse to support you during the day, Bell Family Company will thoughtfully match you with the right newborn care professional for your family.