Melissa Nobili - Parent Coach

About Melissa

I'm a career nanny and Newborn Care Specialist with a Master's in Childhood Studies. I'm also currently working towards certification as a post-natal mental health specialist. My approach to working with both parents and children is a calm environment, lots of empathy, and a focus on parental well-being and children's rights. I've primarily worked with children ages newborn to 5 years old, with focused interest in sleep, development, language acquisition, and children's rights- particularly how caregivers can apply the UNCRC to the every day care of children. I've been blessed with some amazing, lovely nanny families throughout my career, and I've had the good fortune to work with both celebrity clients and members of a royal family. I'm very easy-going, I tend to get along with everyone, and I value kindess, tolerance, and communication.

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Nov 2026 – Sep 2027

Confirmed 1 week ago

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Parent Coach packages and pricing

Night Nanny

10-12 hour shifts (flexible). I will handle all newborn care, bottle/pump washing, assisting with breastfeeding, baby's laundry, establishing healthy sleep, soothing baby, and anything else related to the care of the newborn. Additionally, I provide parental education and support, with empathy and non-judgemental assistance. I believe parental well-being is an equally important part of my job! Please speak to me if the pricing is too high, and I'll see if I can work with you.

$40 USD · Per hour

Newborn Care Specialist

24 hour shifts, 5-7 days a week. (Maximum 4 weeks in Chicago. No Max near Holland MI). I will work through the day and night, taking a 4-hour break when it's convenient for you to catch up on sleep/shower/etc. I will handle all newborn care, bottle/pump washing, assisting with breastfeeding, baby's laundry, establishing healthy sleep, soothing baby, and anything else related to the care of the newborn. Additionally, I provide parental education and support, with empathy and non-judgemental assistance. I believe parental well-being is an equally important part of my job! *Price is per 24 hour period

$600 USD · Flat rate

Parent Coaching

I'm open to assisting with many aspects of parenting. I have a Master's in Childhood Studies and expert knowledge of, and experience with, children ages newborn to 5 years. I will help you navigate new or existing challenges, such as dealing with behavioural issues, ADHD, tackling sleep, nutrition, handling the changes to your life, working with childcare providers, and much more. I'll send you a questionnaire to be filled out beforehand, and if the subject falls outside of my purview, I'll do everything I can to find alternative resources for you (and provide a refund)! You'll receive: *90 minute Zoom parent coaching *2 weeks of follow-up text support *30 minute follow-up Zoom chat *Written plan (if applicable). Additional one-hour follow-up consultations are available for $150

$225 USD · Per hour

What to expect

I am a fully trained and experienced Newborn Care Specialist and Night Nanny. I offer either overnight shifts (usually 8-8) or 24 hour shifts (5-7 days a week). I would also be open to temporary daytime positions. I offer parent coaching virtually or in person. I have been coaching parents for over 5 years, and I'm able to cover many topics- from issues to feeding and sleeping to adjusting to your new life as a parent. Additionally, I offer online courses on Newborn Care, Healthy Sleep, and Early Boundary Setting.

Reviews for Melissa Nobili

5.0 1 review

5.0

January 4, 2026

Melissa came to work for us as a maternity nurse for the first few weeks after our daughter arrived, and we loved her so much she came back again a few months later! I was initially unsure of whether I wanted to hire a maternity nurse as I worried about it feeling quite intrusive or feeling like the maternity nurse was 'taking over' the baby. My husband and I agreed there was no harm in interviewing applicants and then if we didn't find anyone suitable, we had our answer. After interviewing several applicants, we'd nearly given up on the idea when the agency suggested one more - Mel. Gosh, I'm so glad they did. In our first introduction over facetime I immediately felt a connection with Mel, so she came to work for us for the first few weeks after our daughter was born, to help us settle in to parenthood. She is kind, supportive, knowledgeable, and appears to have endless patience (for both parents and babies!). She taught us the safest ways to get our daughter to sleep, bath her, change her, how to introduce a bottle, helped with breastfeeding, as well as helping me to figure out which breast pump to buy, how to work it, and sat with me for encouragement at all times. She would remind me when I needed to take my next medication and helped with any household tasks that I couldn't do due to recovery. There wasn't a single area of our lives that she didn't help out with in those first few weeks. I highly recommend Mel to anyone who is considering a maternity nurse. The warm, maternal, supportive energy that she brought into our home at such a vulnerable time was invaluable. She will always have a special place in our family - I just wish she could move in here forever!

— Georgia C.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Newborn Care Specialist (2016)

Education

Master's in Childhood Studies (2018)
Interdisciplinary BA in Film and ASL (2015)

Languages

English

Credentials

NCS

Specialties

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Childhood Growth and Development Early Parenting Educator Evidence-Based Care Family Consultation Infant Care LGBTQ+ Newborn Care Newborn Prep Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Depression Relaxation Techniques Safety Sibling Preparation Sleep Consultant Toddlers

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Frequently asked questions

Why are you located in two places?

My husband and I recently moved to Holland MI, but I've been based in Chicago for the last 20 years, with 7 years additionally spent in London and Wales. For virtual appointments, I'm happy to accept requests from anywhere, and for in-person coaching or nanny work, I'd prefer to stay near Chicago or Michigan. Please reach out if you're elsewhere, and I'll see if I can work something out!

What is your experience?

I have worked with children for 20 years, becoming a professional nanny and focusing on children under 5.6 I'm a trained and experienced Newborn Care Specialist and Night Nanny. In 2018, I earned a Master’s Degree in Childhood Studies from Swansea University, Wales, where the program focused on an array of topics, including development, nutrition, health, children’s rights, and play theory. I additionally focused on the rights of d/Deaf children and their access to language and play. My dissertation study examined conventional and alternative healthcare in the treatment of children, and was carried out with participants in both fields practicing in the United States. I have been a Parent Coach for the last 5 years, helping parents with an array of issues from sleep to behavioral issues. My Bachelor's is in Film and American Sign Language, and I use the latter to help educate parents and children in sign language, as a way to facilitate early communication and mitigate tantrums.