Abbey McLaughlin

Night Nanny
Grand Rapids, Michigan
10 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hi! I'm Abbey. I've been an infant nanny for more than ten years, ranging from full-time to as-needed. I've served as a night nanny twice, and it's my favorite! I love working with new moms (and dads), comforting the understandable anxiety, trying out new "tricks" and methods for baby's care, and enjoying all the little milestones together as a team. I believe parents know their child best and do my best to follow their lead(s) and needs in addition to baby's. Safety is extremely important to me. I'm vaccinated, I don't smoke/chew, I love dogs and cats, and I have reliable transportation! I specialize in sleep training and have experience with medically needy, colicky, and gassy babies. I am trained in Infant CPR, First Aid, safe sleep, swaddling techniques, and general feeding protocols (breastmilk and formula). Right now, I also work as a book editor (self-employed). I have a Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing. I'm a big believer in getting to know each other first! Let's meet for coffee, chat on the phone--whatever you'd like! I'm grateful you took the time to read this! :) Abbey

Education

Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing (2017)

Certification and training

Infant, Children's, and Adult CPR (2021)

Infant, Children's, and Adult First Aid (2021)

Specialties
Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Infant Care Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Premature Infants
Languages

English

Service introduction

I offer night nanny services and newborn care. As a night nanny, I take care of baby while you either get some well-deserved sleep or get some work done (if you're a night owl/night shift parent). The service is very customizable! As a newborn caregiver, I come over on an as-needed basis to help with baby and baby-related chores so you can take a nap, run some errands, or whatever sounds good for you! We can 100% hang out together if you're also looking for friendship and support in this surreal early time of parenthood.

Packages
Newborn Care
I can come for 1 to 5 hours at a time to help with baby on an as-needed basis—whether you want a break from baby to work out, nap, run errands, read, or just watch TV. I'm happy to do baby-related chores, play with baby, take baby for a walk, read to baby, put baby down for nap, and/or hang out with you and provide support and friendship in this very surreal early stage of parenthood. This is also a very customizable service! Please note that if I need to travel more than 30 miles to your location, I do ask for an additional flat $15 per visit.
$25.00
USD Per hour
Night Nanny Care - Awake All Night
This package is for night nanny care for parents who want me to be awake for all hours of care. As a night nanny, I take care of baby while you either get some well-deserved sleep or get some work done (if you're a night owl/night shift parent). The service is very customizable! I can wake you up for feedings if you want to breastfeed, or we can make bottles in advance and I won't disturb you. Some nannies sleep lightly near baby/monitor at night when baby sleeps, but if you want, I can stay awake all night! I can come to you (I have a reliable Honda!), or I am equipped to watch baby at my home too! The general idea is caring for babies at night when they're still waking up in the night (or when you need to leave for work). Please note that if I need to travel more than 30 miles to your location, I do ask for an additional flat $15 per visit.
$20.00
USD Per hour
Night Nanny Care - Light Sleeping Permitted
This package is for night nanny care for parents who don't mind if I lightly sleep when baby sleeps at night. As a night nanny, I take care of baby while you either get some well-deserved sleep or get some work done (if you're a night owl/night shift parent). The service is very customizable! I can wake you up for feedings if you want to breastfeed, or we can make bottles in advance and I won't disturb you. Some nannies sleep lightly near baby/monitor at night when baby sleeps, but if you want, I can stay awake all night! I can come to you (I have a reliable Honda!), or I am equipped to watch baby at my home too! The general idea is caring for babies at night when they're still waking up in the night (or when you need to leave for work). Please note that if I need to travel more than 30 miles to your location, I do ask for an additional flat $15 per visit.
$15.00
USD Per hour
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

My son was always so happy to see her. Was wonderful about keeping track of feedings and other things, also worked amazing with my crazy schedule. I still talk about how amazing she was with my son.

- Alexandria C.

Frequently asked questions
Do you have reliable transportation?
Can you watch my infant at your place?
Do you smoke?
Do you offer a background check?
Are you okay with pets?
Are you vaccinated?
Can you drive my infant?
How many hours are you looking for?
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