Confinement Nanny Singapore
Trusted, experienced confinement nannies in Singapore supporting your postpartum recovery and caring for your newborn – so you can rest, heal and enjoy your first precious days with baby.
MOM-licensed agency (13C6350).
Serving families in Singapore since 2011.
Nurturing Mothers, Welcoming Life.
Professional Confinement Nanny Services for Mothers
Confinement nanny is a professional caregiver who provides newborn care service, assurance, guidance and emotional support to mothers during the postpartum after childbirth. Duties include feeding, nursing support, burping, bathing, diaper changes and monitoring your baby’s development throughout confinement.
NannySOS confinement nanny agency (MOM Licence 13C6350) offers both part-time confinement lady and stay in nanny in Singapore. Our experienced nannies help mothers and babies receive the rest and care they deserve, with packages ranging from 14 days up to 16 weeks from your baby’s birth date.
Pro-Breastfeeding, Experienced Confinement Nannies
Our nannies have an average of 5 years’ experience supporting both local and expat families. We strongly believe every mother deserves a smooth postpartum journey with nutritious confinement food, proper newborn guidance, and attentive caregiving. You can read real experiences from our clients through our confinement nanny reviews.
Hiring a Freelance Confinement Nanny
You may also hire a freelance confinement lady independently.
However, if your nanny is from Malaysia, it is mandatory to apply for a confinement nanny work permit as required by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
If needed, NannySOS can assist with the work permit application and visit pass extension for your confinement nanny.
Confinement Nanny Package Rates (From S$1,999)
Special rates for twins available. Promotion packages are available for both 14 day and 28 days confinement periods.
Request your quotation for 2025 or 2026 confinement nanny packages today.
Secure an experienced nanny early and enjoy peace of mind throughout your postpartum journey.
Please note that package prices exclude statutory fees.
- $35 confinement nanny work permit application fee
- MOM levy of $60 per month (or $300 for 28 days)
A 28-day confinement herbal package is available, inclusive of herbal bath and red dates tea.
In addition to confinement nanny services, we also provide confinement food catering, prenatal and postnatal care and childcare services for local and expat families in Singapore.
Why Is Postnatal Confinement Necessary?
- Helps mothers restore strength and energy after childbirth.
- Supports hormonal balance and physical recovery.
- Ensures proper newborn care, feeding and routines.
- Reduces stress and improves sleep quality in early weeks.
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Traditional postnatal confinement plays an important role in restoring a mother’s health and balance after pregnancy. Many mothers are surprised by how significantly proper confinement care supports recovery, comfort, sleep quality and emotional well-being.
An experienced confinement nanny helps manage daily routines, avoids unnecessary exposure to cold environments, prepares confinement herbal baths, and ensures proper nourishment through warm meals and red date tea. When done correctly, confinement practices can support long-term wellness and provide mothers with a calmer, more confident start to motherhood.
Guidance for First-Time Parents
First-time mummies often need additional support adjusting to newborn care, breastfeeding and rest during the postpartum weeks. This is completely normal.
- Help responding to newborn cues.
- Advice on baby bathing and safety.
- Support for breastfeeding and soothing.
- Tiredness management for new parents.
- Optional confinement food and herbal bath support.
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First-time mothers often benefit from additional guidance during the early postpartum weeks, especially when adjusting to newborn care, breastfeeding routines and managing rest. Without prior experience, many parents find it challenging to interpret a baby’s cues, establish feeding patterns or feel confident during daily care tasks such as bathing and soothing.
For families who have help from parents or in-laws, alternatives such as confinement food catering or tingkat delivery may be considered to support nutritional needs while reducing household workload. However, practical hands-on guidance is still valuable, particularly during the initial days when parents are adapting to their baby’s sleep and feeding rhythms.
Newborns do not follow predictable sleep schedules and first-time parents often experience long nights and interrupted rest. It is common to feel both joy and exhaustion from periods of deprived sleep, especially when babies wake frequently during late nights or early mornings for feeding and comfort.
Engaging an experienced Singapore confinement nanny agency can provide reassurance during this adjustment period. A confinement nanny helps guide daily routines, supports newborn care and offers practical advice that allows parents to rest while maintaining a calm and safe home environment. For parents choosing to hire independently without an agency, it is important to conduct proper due diligence, as the caregiver will be closely involved in the care of both mother and baby within the home.
NannySOS Confinement Services
We Take Care All Your Needs
Confinement Lady (Professional Confinement Nanny)
Our confinement ladies, also known as confinement nannies in Singapore, are professionally trained caregivers with an average of 5 years’ experience supporting mothers and newborns during the postpartum period.
Babysitter
Islandwide local babysitters near your place. Ideal for working families after maternity leave. Short-term or ad-hoc babysitting options (3–4 hours) are available for emergencies or personal matters.
Confinement Food
Non-halal confinement food catering delivered to your doorstep. Nutritious lunch and dinner meal plans from 7 to 28 days, designed to support postpartum recovery and energy replenishment.
Prenatal & Postnatal Care
Prenatal and postnatal home support including massage, yoga and wellness care for mothers. We also offer infant swimming and early development programmes suitable for babies from 4 months old.
Why Choose NannySOS Confinement Agency in Singapore?
Reliable & Experienced Confinement Nannies
We strongly believe experience is one of the most important qualities of a good confinement nanny. Most of our confinement ladies have supported multiple families, experienced childbirth themselves and understand newborn routines intuitively. Knowing what to do at the right time helps parents enjoy a calmer and more restful confinement period.
Knowledge Transfer & Newborn Care Guidance
We work with both English- and Chinese-speaking confinement nannies to minimise communication barriers for local and expat families. Our nannies share practical newborn care knowledge with parents, helping you feel confident and prepared even after the confinement period ends.
Satisfaction Guaranteed with Nanny Replacement
Our confinement nanny services include a replacement option if expectations are not met. NannySOS also provides pro-rated refund arrangements where applicable, giving parents added assurance when engaging our agency.
Hassle-Free Confinement Nanny Arrangement
Hiring a good confinement lady through a MOM-licensed agency simplifies the entire process. NannySOS assists with confinement nanny work permit applications, extensions and related arrangements so parents can focus fully on recovery and newborn care. We also provide childcare services after confinement.
Nutritious Daily Confinement Meals
Our confinement nannies are experienced in preparing nutritious confinement meals, including specialty soups and traditional dishes. Proper confinement nutrition supports blood circulation, Qi energy balance, and postpartum recovery during the early weeks after childbirth.
Loved by Families
Moments shared by families we have supported
What a Confinement Nanny Helps With Each Day
Our confinement nannies support both mummy and baby in the most important first weeks at home. Here is how they help your family every day:
Baby Care
Day and night newborn care including feeding assistance, burping, soothing, bathing, diaper changes, and helping establish a consistent sleep routine at home.
Mother’s Care
Preparing nutritious confinement meals, red date tea, assisting with herbal baths and guiding mummy on rest and recovery throughout the confinement period.
Household Support
Handling simple chores related to mummy and baby such as laundry, basic home care and light tidying, so you can focus on bonding and recovery.
Parental Guidance & Support
Guiding parents on newborn cues, feeding techniques, burping, sleep patterns and daily routines so parents feel confident when the confinement nanny completes her service.
Detailed Daily Duties of a Confinement Nanny
Experience matters when it comes to postpartum care. While there is plenty of information online about confinement dos and don’ts, not all advice applies to every family. Some practices are based on traditional beliefs or Chinese confinement myths.
The daily duties of a confinement nanny include newborn care, maternal recovery support, light household assistance, and practical guidance for parents at home.
Baby Care
- Day and night newborn care to allow mummy adequate rest
- Feeding support, including breastfeeding assistance and bottle feeding
- Burping, soothing, swaddling and calming a fussy baby
- Baby bathing, diaper changing and maintaining newborn hygiene
- Observing baby’s sleep patterns, feeding cues and overall well-being
- Helping establish a safe and consistent sleep routine during confinement
Mother’s Care
- Preparing nutritious confinement meals (3 meals daily) for recovery
- Brewing red dates longan tea and traditional confinement drinks
- Assisting with confinement herbal baths upon request
- Guiding mummy on postpartum rest, recovery routines and self-care
- Sharing practical advice on suitable confinement practices and TCM tonics
- Creating a calm and supportive environment for emotional well-being
Household Support
- Laundry for mummy and baby, including newborn clothing
- Basic home care and light tidying related to confinement needs
- Grocery shopping or ingredient preparation for confinement meals
- Maintaining a clean, organised space so parents can focus on recovery
(Note: Heavy cleaning is not included.)
Parental Guidance & Support
- Teaching parents how to recognise newborn cues and needs
- Guiding feeding techniques, burping methods and soothing practices
- Advising on newborn sleep routines and daily care
- Supporting first-time parents throughout the 28-day confinement period
- Helping parents gain confidence in caring for their baby independently
Confinement Nanny Agency vs Freelance Nanny: Which Is Safer？
Parents often compare hiring a freelance confinement nanny versus engaging a licensed confinement nanny agency. The table below highlights the key differences in reliability, legal compliance, support and peace of mind to help you make an informed decision.
Why Choose NannySOS vs Hiring a Freelance Confinement Nanny?
| Licensed Confinement Agency (NannySOS) | Freelance Confinement Nanny | |
| Verified Skills & Experience | ✔ Verified nanny experience | ✖ Not guaranteed |
| Guaranteed Nanny Arrival | ✔ Yes | ✖ Not guaranteed |
| Work Permit Application (MOM-Compliant) | ✔ Fully handled by us | ✖ Must DIY |
| Free Visit Pass Extension | ✔ Included as complimentary service | ✖ Must DIY |
| Replacement Support | ✔ Free replacement if needed | ✖ No replacement |
| Risk of Deposit Disputes | ✔ Secured deposit with written documentation | ✖ Some cases reported of deposit taken and nanny not turning up |
| Refund Policy | ✔ Clear, written policy | ✔/✖ Varies widely |
| Customer Support | ✔ 365-days assistance via WhatsApp/email | ✖ None |
| Nanny Availability | ✔ Larger nanny pool for better matching | ✖ Limited availability |
| Booking Convenience | ✔ Simple guided 3-step process | ✖ Must manage everything alone |
| Holistic Wellness Support | ✔ Optional pre/postnatal massage & herbal packages | ✖ Not provided |
| Mother & Baby Care Expertise | ✔ Experienced with confinement practices | ✔/✖ Varies widely |
| Overall Reliability & Peace of Mind |
✔ High reliability & accountability | ✖ Depends entirely on individual nanny |
Confinement Lady Reviews & Parent Recommendations
I should have engaged NannySOS in the very beginning! My original freelance confinement nanny is unable to come when i need her! I would advise all parents to go through agency if possible. At least they are responsible for replacement or ensure a nanny will be there. To be frank, I was so worried NannySOS would any how find me a confinement nanny but it turns out better than i expected. Not only nanny Anne takes good care of my baby, she is patient, accommodating, cook well and gives great advice to us. Thank you for recommending such a good nanny for my first baby!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the confinement period?
In Singapore, the standard confinement period is 28 days. Some families choose 14 days or 40 days, depending on their needs. We generally recommend at least 28 days to allow sufficient rest and postpartum recovery for mothers.
How much does a confinement nanny cost in Singapore?
Confinement nanny package rates in Singapore vary based on duration, nanny experience and stay-in or stay-out arrangements. At NannySOS, packages start from S$1,999. Contact us for a personalised quotation.
Do I need to apply a work permit for a confinement nanny?
Yes. Under Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations, a valid work permit is required for Malaysian confinement nannies working in Singapore. NannySOS assists parents with the entire application process to ensure compliance.
Will I be able to select my nanny?
Due to schedule changes caused by delivery dates, service extensions, or health reasons, we do not encourage shortlisting a specific confinement nanny. Instead, we carefully match an experienced nanny closest to your requirements to avoid disappointment and ensure availability.
What if we are unable to work well with the confinement lady?
Such cases are rare. However, NannySOS provides nanny replacement support or a pro-rated refund, subject to terms and conditions, to give parents peace of mind.
Do you provide stay-in or stay-out confinement nannies?
Yes. We provide both stay-in and stay-out confinement nannies, subject to availability. Our team will advise which option is more suitable based on your home setup and postpartum needs.
Can I request an English-speaking confinement nanny?
Yes. We have English-speaking confinement nannies who support both local and expatriate families, including Japanese, Korean and other non-Chinese households, subject to availability.
Does the confinement nanny prepare confinement meals?
Yes. Our confinement nannies prepare daily confinement meals for mothers. If you prefer, we also offer confinement food catering and tingkat delivery options.
What duties are not included in confinement nanny services?
Confinement nannies focus on mother and baby care. Heavy household chores, caring for other children, taking care of pets are generally not included.
What if my delivery date changes?
We understand delivery dates may change. Our team will coordinate closely with you and the nanny to adjust arrangements where possible.
Does the nanny provide baby or postnatal massage?
Confinement nannies focus on daily baby care and maternal support. Prenatal and postnatal massage services, if required, are provided separately by our trained massage specialists.
How It Works – Book Your Confinement Nanny in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1 — Send Us an Enquiry
Contact us through our enquiry form or email. We will prepare a quotation and gather key details to recommend the best confinement nanny match for your family.
Step 2 — Finalise Your Package
Our consultant will walk you through your options, answer any questions and help you choose the right confinement nanny package. Once confirmed, we will prepare the final details for your reservation.
Step 3 — Secure Your Booking
Complete your deposit via PayNow or bank transfer. Your confinement nanny is officially reserved and all you need to do next is relax and prepare for your baby’s arrival.
We strongly encourage parents to engage a MOM-certified confinement nanny agency that you can trust
even if the nanny is not from NannySOS!