Mel is a childcare professional & night nanny who cares for a newborn or young baby overnight so parents can rest and recover. The night nanny service she provides is especially common during the first few weeks or months after birth. Mel is available for nightly visits in Bath, Bristol & Wiltshire, as well as residential or live in night nanny support across South UK and London.

Typical responsibilities include:

Feeding the baby during the night
Either bottle feeding or bringing the baby to the mother for breastfeeding
Changing nappies and settling the baby back to sleep
Monitoring the baby’s sleep, comfort, and wellbeing overnight
Sterilising bottles and preparing feeds
Keeping the nursery and baby items tidy
Offering guidance and reassurance to new parents
Recording feeds, sleep times, and nappies if requested

As a night nanny, Mel usually works:

• Overnight shifts, normally between 8pm to 6am
• Other shift patterns of 10 to 12 hours considered
• One or several nights visited per week
• Or full-time temporarily live in 
• In the family home

Mel’s important skills and qualities include:

• 40 Years experience with newborns and infant care
• Calmness and patience during night waking
• Knowledge of safe sleep practices and infant safety
• Reliability and discretion
• Good communication with parents
• Mel focuses mainly on overnight baby care and helping parents sleep