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Plain-English guides to costs, hiring, safety and newborn care. Written by people who've done the job.
Most readNewbornNight nanny, night nurse or postpartum doula?Three very different jobs that families often mix up. Here’s who does what, and what each costs.CWChris WyattOct 2026 · 7 min readMost readCostWhat a nanny costs in 2026Hourly rates, overtime, taxes and the hidden extras, with a worked weekly budget for a full-time nanny.CWChris WyattOct 2026 · 5 min read
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Hiring12 questions to ask a night nanny before you bookBy Chris Wyatt · 4 min readSafetyHow to run a reference call that actually tells you somethingBy Chris Wyatt · 4 min readProvidersHow to set your rate as a nanny in 2026By Chris Wyatt · 4 min readMoneyNanny tax, explained without the jargonBy Chris Wyatt · 4 min readNewbornNight nanny, night nurse or postpartum doula?By Chris Wyatt · 7 min readSafetyWhat a background check does (and doesn’t) tell youBy Chris Wyatt · 5 min readCostWhat a nanny costs in 2026By Chris Wyatt · 5 min readCostWhat a newborn care specialist costs, city by cityBy Chris Wyatt · 4 min readSleepWhen to bring in a sleep consultant (and when not to)By Chris Wyatt · 4 min read