NIGHT SUPPORT CARE in NEW YORK city
Restful nights, steady mornings, and thoughtful care for your baby
Night Support through Cedar Care offers calm, professional overnight care for newborns and infants so parents can rest, recover, and wake feeling clear-headed rather than depleted.
Often provided by a Newborn Care Specialist (sometimes referred to as a night nurse or baby nurse), this service supports families during the most demanding hours of the day. Your caregiver manages nighttime feedings, soothing, and basic infant care while gently reinforcing routines and offering quiet guidance along the way.
The goal is simple: your baby’s wellbeing, and your ability to rest deeply enough to be fully present during the day. Care can begin immediately after birth or later, and may be structured for short-term recovery or ongoing support as your household finds its rhythm.
What this service includes
Our specialists complement parents, they don’t replace them. The goal is confidence, not dependence. Support is always tailored, but commonly includes:
Overnight newborn or infant care
Feeding support
(bottle or parent-directed feeding plans)
Establishing calm nighttime routines
Diapering, soothing, and settling
Tracking of sleep, feedings, and diaper changes
Morning handoff and brief updates,
so parents wake informed, not anxious
When families seek newborn & infant care
Families often reach out:
Immediately after birth
When sleep deprivation becomes unsustainable
Before returning to work
When extended family support is limited or unavailable
When exploring sleep training
During pregnancy, to plan ahead with confidence
If nights feel heavy, uncertain, or simply unmanageable, this service offers a thoughtful way to restore balance.
Experienced overnight caregivers
Night Support is typically provided by Newborn Care Specialists (NCS) orNight nurses / baby nurses (non-medical infant-care professionals). You may hear many titles used interchangeably. What matters most is experience, temperament, and trust. Each caregiver is carefully vetted and matched not only for skill, but for fit within your home.
Care designed to adapt with your household
Some families use night support for a few weeks. Others continue for several months, depending on sleep patterns, work schedules, and overall needs. There is no fixed timeline only what allows your family to feel rested and steady again.
Our Unique Approach
Family-First Care
Your baby’s safety and wellbeing always come first, guided by your family’s values and preferences.
Bespoke Placement
We place caregivers based on experience, temperament, and emotional intelligence not just availability.
Seamless Preparation
Every placement begins with a careful intake and a family guide, so care feels natural from day one.
Ongoing Support
We remain closely involved, checking in and supporting transitions as your needs evolve.
Respectful Guidance
We help shape structure and pacing, while parents always retain authority over routines and decisions.
Get Started
If you’re exploring overnight support for your newborn or infant, we would be honored to learn about your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Night Support Specialist (often called a night nanny or night nurse) provides expert, non-medical overnight care for newborns and infants so parents can rest with confidence.
At Cedar Care, our night support specialists are trained in feeding, soothing, diapering, newborn sleep support, and early routines, offering calm, steady care during the most demanding hours of early parenthood.
This service is designed to support both your baby’s wellbeing and your ability to rest, recover, and feel present during the day.
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Overnight newborn care typically includes:
Feeding your baby (breastmilk or formula, based on your preferences)
Diaper changes, burping, and gentle settling
Soothing during night wakings
Swaddling and safe sleep support
Light tracking of sleep, feedings, and diaper changes
Support with pumping, bottle preparation, and morning handoff notes
All care is non-medical, though many Cedar Care specialists hold certifications in newborn care and infant sleep support.
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Many families secure night support during the second or third trimester to ensure availability, especially in New York City where demand is high.
That said, Cedar Care also supports families who reach out closer to delivery and in some cases, even after baby arrives. Availability depends on timing, but we will always assess options thoughtfully.
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Babies follow their own timelines and our approach allows for flexibility.
If your delivery is later than expected, sessions can typically be adjusted or cancelled with 24 hours’ notice.
If your baby arrives early and your original specialist is not yet available, we will help arrange interim coverage whenever possible.
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Every Cedar Care night support specialist completes a thorough vetting process, including:
Verified newborn care experience
Reference checks
CPR certification
Comprehensive background and safety screenings
We also gather ongoing feedback from families to maintain consistently high standards of care.
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A registered nurse (RN or LPN) provides medical care.
A night support specialist provides expert non-medical newborn care, focused on feeding routines, comfort, sleep support, and parental guidance.
If your baby requires medical monitoring or clinical care, your healthcare provider can advise on appropriate medical services.
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Yes. Many specialists are experienced in establishing gentle newborn sleep rhythms and healthy nighttime routines.
Formal sleep training usually begins around 12–16 weeks, but early support helps create steadiness and consistency that benefits both baby and parents long-term.
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This varies by family.
Most families book:
10–12 hour overnight shifts,
For several nights per week or nightly, depending on needs.
We help you structure coverage based on your baby’s patterns, your recovery, work plans, and household rhythms.
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Yes. Cedar Care supports flexible scheduling.
Start times, end times, number of nights per week, and overall duration can be adjusted as your baby grows and your needs evolve.
We remain involved to help guide changes so care stays smooth and supportive.
