Holistic Babies London

How does it work?

Overnight Newborn Care with Holistic Babies London

Gentle, personalised support while you rest and recover

When you book a Newborn Care Specialist with Holistic Babies London, they will come to your home at an agreed time to care for your baby throughout the night, offering practical, emotional, and evidence-based support — so you can rest, recover, and feel confident in the early weeks of parenthood.

On their first night with you, your Newborn Care Specialist will take a detailed history of your journey so far — whether through pregnancy, birth, surrogacy, or adoption — and learn about your baby's feeding routine, sleep patterns, and any early concerns or needs. Together, you’ll create a tailored plan for the night ahead.

 Feeding Support, Your Way

Whether you are breastfeeding, chestfeeding, expressing, or formula feeding, your Newborn Care Specialist will provide non-judgmental support based on your choices and needs:

• If you're breastfeeding or chestfeeding, they can complete a gentle assessment to ensure feeding is going well and help position you comfortably during night feeds.

• If you're expressing, they’ll support you in expressing milk, storing it safely, and bottle-feeding your baby overnight.

• If you're using formula (or mix feeding), they’ll prepare and give bottles safely, showing you how to do so confidently if needed.

Your specialist can also support a flexible feeding plan if this is what you wish.

If you're keen to breastfeed, we often suggest booking 2–3 nights per week (e.g., one on, one off)in the early weeks to protect your feeding relationship while still getting the rest you need.

 During the Night:

Throughout their shift, your Newborn Care Specialist will:

• Bring your baby to you for feeds (if planned)

• Supervise feeds and offer gentle guidance

• Change nappies and settle your baby back to sleep

• Care for your baby between feeds so you can rest deeply

They are also happy to support you with hands-on learning if you're still getting familiar with newborn care and routines.

After the Shift

Within 24 hours, you'll receive a personalised overnight care report, summarising the night’s events along with any helpful tips, links, and evidence-based recommendations tailored to your baby’s needs.

Night Support Options & Fees

We offer flexible overnight care, from ad hoc single nights to regular weekly support:

• 8 to 12-hour night shifts

• Rates:

  • £30/hour(Monday to Friday)

  • £35/hour(Saturdays and Sundays)

Whether you need consistent help or just a night to catch up on sleep, we’re here to help you find your rhythm and feel supported in the early days of parenting.