Services

Newborn nights come first. Every other service builds around your family.

Begin with overnight or around-the-clock newborn support, then add postpartum care, sleep and feeding guidance, consultation, or ongoing childcare as your needs change.

Sleeping newborn wearing a soft blue hat and blanket

Care from the very beginning

Support shaped around your baby’s rhythm and your family’s rest.

Every plan begins with a conversation about your newborn, your home routine, and the kind of support that would make each day and night feel more manageable.

In detail

Every service, explained simply.

01Signature service

Overnight newborn care

8–12 hour nights, in your home

Calm in-home support through feeds, burping, changing, soothing, settling, and a clear morning update — so parents can truly rest.

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What it includes

  • Night feeds by bottle or brought-to-parent breastfeeding support
  • Burping, diaper changes, and gentle soothing back to sleep
  • Feeding and sleep notes, plus a clear morning handoff
  • Bottle prep, sterilizing, and tidy-up of the baby's space
  • Consistent care from a specialist who learns your baby's cues
02

24-hour newborn care

Around-the-clock support for the earliest weeks

High-touch support for families who need consistent newborn care across days and nights, shaped around the home and recovery period.

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What it includes

  • Day-and-night coverage, often on rotating shifts
  • Full newborn routine: feeds, naps, soothing, and playtime
  • Support during your postpartum recovery at home
  • Especially helpful with twins, multiples, or recovery after birth
  • A dependable rhythm for the whole household
03

Postpartum doula support

Emotional and practical care after birth

Reassuring support for recovery, rest, newborn care, feeding routines, and a more manageable transition at home.

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What it includes

  • Hands-on newborn care while you rest or shower
  • Feeding setup and encouragement, without judgment
  • Light, baby-related household tasks and meal prep
  • Support for siblings adjusting to the new baby
  • A calm, experienced presence through the fourth trimester
04

Newborn sleep support

Gentle routines, realistic expectations

Gentle, developmentally appropriate routines that help families understand sleep cues and build sustainable habits.

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What it includes

  • A review of your baby's sleep space and routine
  • Age-appropriate wake windows and day/night rhythm
  • Soothing techniques that match your parenting style
  • A written plan you can follow between visits
  • No rigid methods — your baby's cues lead the way
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Feeding & lactation support

Practical help with every feeding

Practical newborn feeding support, including bottle routines, pumping coordination, and breastfeeding-friendly overnight care.

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What it includes

  • Bottle routines, sterilizing, and paced bottle feeding
  • Pumping schedule coordination and safe storage basics
  • Breastfeeding-friendly positioning during overnight care
  • Feeding logs so you always know how baby is doing
  • Non-medical guidance, with referrals when clinical care is needed
06

Newborn care consultation

One-to-one preparation before baby arrives

One-to-one guidance on preparing for baby, nursery flow, feeding and sleep routines, and the first weeks at home.

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What it includes

  • Nursery setup and layout for easy nighttime flow
  • A gear walkthrough of what you truly need
  • Feeding and sleep expectations for the first weeks
  • A personalized plan for your family's routines
  • Time for every question, without pressure
07

Nanny placement

Hand-picked caregivers, carefully matched

Hand-picked, background-checked caregivers matched to your parenting style, schedule, and home routine.

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What it includes

  • A personalized search based on your family's needs
  • Screening, background checks, and reference calls
  • Interview coordination and trial matches
  • Guidance on schedules, expectations, and agreements
  • Ongoing support after placement
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Flexible family childcare

Support beyond the newborn stage

Part-time, full-time, daytime babysitting, after-school, and travel support for families whose needs extend beyond the newborn stage.

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What it includes

  • Part-time and full-time schedules
  • Date nights, evenings, and weekend daytime babysitting
  • After-school and school-break coverage
  • Sick-day and last-minute backup care
  • Travel and hotel childcare for family trips

20+

Years of infant care

11+

Years in business

90+

Happy families

100%

Satisfaction

How it works

From first hello to a settled home, in four gentle steps.

01

Reach out

Share your childcare needs, schedule, and important details about your child.

02

Consultation

We learn your family's routine, answer questions, and recommend the best solution.

03

Personalized care

We create a tailored approach around your home, child, and parenting style.

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Peace of mind

Compassionate, dependable care begins in a safe and nurturing environment.

Good to know

Questions, answered gently.

Still unsure? Email us — Libby personally reads every note.

What areas do you serve?

Little Hugz serves families in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Message us with your location and care needs to confirm availability.

What happens during overnight newborn care?

Your specialist follows your feeding plan, changes and soothes your baby, supports safe settling, keeps notes, and gives you a clear update in the morning.

How does overnight care work if I am breastfeeding?

Your specialist can bring your baby to you for nursing, then handle burping, changing, and settling afterward so you can return to rest.

Do you offer short-term or postpartum-only help?

Absolutely. From a single postpartum week to a full-time year, we shape the arrangement around your family's needs.

Are you experienced with twins and premature babies?

Yes. Libby has cared for twins, triplets, and premature infants, and adapts routines to each baby's medical and feeding needs.

Is Little Hugz providing medical nursing care?

No. Little Hugz provides non-medical newborn and family support. We follow your instructions and the guidance of your licensed healthcare team.