After ten years of nights spent caring for newborns, I've picked up a lot that never makes it into the baby books. Here I write it down: feeds, sleep, bath time, the first weeks at home, and the gear that really helps.
What NYC families pay for a live-in baby nurse or night nurse in 2026: daily and nightly rates, twins premiums, agency fees, and what's worth paying for.
A NYC baby nurse with 10 years and 30+ families explains how baby nurses, night nurses, nannies and postpartum doulas differ, and who you need.
A NYC baby nurse shares the questions parents should ask, red flags, when to book (earlier than you think), and what belongs in a baby nurse contract.
The newborn essentials a live-in baby nurse actually uses with every family, plus how many bottles and swaddles you really need, and what to skip.
Hour by hour, what a live-in baby nurse does: night feeds, sleep routines, bottle prep, parent coaching, and how long most families keep one.
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Arlene has worked as a live-in baby nurse since 2016 and has cared for newborns in more than 30 families, every one of them through a referral. She is infant CPR certified and has cared for first babies, third babies and twins. Families call her a "baby nurse," but she is a newborn care professional, not a licensed RN.
Read Arlene's storyIf you'd like an extra pair of hands for the first weeks home, send me a text or give me a call. We can set up a video call and I'll share references.