Would I hire a confinement nanny again? Definitely YES.

As first-time parents, having the right confinement nanny made such a huge difference in our recovery and newborn journey 🤍

What I appreciated most:

✨ Attentive during night duties so I could properly rest and focus on my pumping schedule. Thankfully, no horror stories of nanny dozing off during night feeds

✨ Good hygiene & gentle baby care — she would always use a cover cloth over her clothes before carrying baby

✨ Nutritious meals that never got boring. Already missing the vinegar pig trotters and red bean dessert 🥹

✨ Respectful of our parenting preferences and always checked in with us instead of making assumptions

✨ Experienced in handling newborns. Our first PD visit went smoothly because she pre-packed everything we needed and helped with the first outdoor feed & diaper change

✨ Worked well together with our helper. I’ve heard stories about nanny/helper conflicts causing tension at home, so having no drama really made postpartum life so peaceful 🤍

She was especially patient and gentle with baby during fussy nights and soothing sessions, which gave us so much reassurance as first-time parents. 💕

谢谢您淮姐 (Huai Jie)!

#confinementnanny #postpartumrecovery #firsttimemom #newbornjourney #exclusivepumping #confinement #sgmummy #sgmom #newborncare

Singapore
5/28 Edited to

... Read moreFrom my own experience, hiring a confinement nanny was one of the best decisions we made after welcoming our newborn. One aspect I valued deeply was how attentive she was during the night—this allowed me to maintain my exclusive pumping schedule and get restful sleep, which is crucial for recovery. Hygiene was another critical factor for me. Seeing the nanny use a cover cloth whenever she carried the baby and practical small touches like cotton buds for applying creams reassured me that my baby was in safe hands. These details made a big difference in preventing infections and keeping things sterile. Meals prepared by the nanny were not only nutritious but also flavorful and varied each day. This helped me regain strength much faster than I expected. I particularly missed the vinegar pig trotters and red bean dessert she made—meals that balanced tradition with health. Respect for my parenting preferences was something I appreciated greatly. The nanny continuously communicated and checked in with us rather than making assumptions, which made collaboration easy and stress-free. Handling newborns effectively takes experience, and our nanny was a pro. She helped tremendously during our first pediatrician visit by packing everything we needed and managing the baby's feeding and diaper changes smoothly—even outdoors. This preparedness helped calm my anxieties as a first-time parent. Additionally, seeing how harmoniously she worked with our household helper was such a relief. Avoiding tensions between caretakers contributed to a peaceful postpartum home environment. The nanny’s patience during fussy nights and her gentle soothing techniques gave us immense reassurance during challenging moments. Overall, having a professional confinement nanny support us during the crucial postpartum period made recovery and newborn care manageable and even enjoyable. I would definitely hire one again and recommend it to all new parents looking to protect their well-being and nurture their newborn with expert help.

Search ·
postpartum recovery tips for moms

30 comments

tehsibing's images
tehsibing

Hi hi may I have her contact please? Thanks so much in advance!

See more(1)
user9934063281554's images
user9934063281554

hi can i have her contact? thanks!

See more(1)

See more comments

Related posts

Should you hire a confinement nanny?
Two weeks postpartum, and I thought I’d start documenting this journey…I chose not to stay at my mum’s place during my confinement. That decision was made way back in my first trimester. I didn’t want to disturb them with night cries, and honestly… I really wanted my own space too. After much re
Haleema Asman

Haleema Asman

8 likes

Review: The BEST Confinement Nanny
We recently graduated from our 2-month confinement, and I absolutely have to share a recommendation for our wonderful nanny. She is officially retired and only takes assignments through personal referrals, but she was such a blessing to our family that I had to come out of my hermit shell and make
Kikikoh

Kikikoh

9 likes

First time engaging a confinement nanny? Read this
As a second-time mum, I learnt the hard way (through a terrible nanny experience with our firstborn) on how important it is to state our expectations and boundaries clearly on the very first day to ensure that everyone is on the same page. For first-time parents who are unsure of what to discuss
home.swee.home

home.swee.home

13 likes

The newborn phase broke me. This kept me sane. 🥲
No one prepares you for the mental load of becoming a mum. If you’re in the newborn trenches right now — you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just learning. Save this post for the hard days and remember: You’re doing better than you think. 🤍 👇 Tell me in the comments What saved YOUR sanity
Burnttcocoa 🍒

Burnttcocoa 🍒

86 likes

When Recovery Doesn't Feel Like Recovery
We spend months researching strollers, breast pumps and baby products, yet many of us enter postpartum without ever questioning the traditions waiting for us. Some mums found comfort in confinement. Others felt trapped by it. The reality is that every mother's recovery is different. Phys
Kelly Ng

Kelly Ng

0 likes

Best decision ever to do confinement in JB!!
The usual price for the lowest tier room at Cheong Dam Postpartum Care Center is RM25000, but there was a promotion when I signed, so I paid RM18888 which translates to about $6000 SGD for 28days of stay. If you ask me if it is worth the price, I would say YES a hundred times 💯 On top of the mea
home.swee.home

home.swee.home

166 likes

Realities of exclusive pumping as a FTM 🍼
Motherhood isn’t always pretty, but it’s always worth it 🫶 #exclusivelypumpingjourney #breastfeedingmama #exclusivepumping #singaporemoms #fedisbest
miniandmama.sg

miniandmama.sg

9 likes

my confinement journey (part 1)
My baby is now 8.5 months old and im finally having the courage to revisit this longest/ most tiring period of my life thus far 🥲 Confinement Nanny My confinement nanny was from PEM, and I wouldn’t say I would highly recommend her. To be fair, the first two weeks were rather smooth. We first
DBboo

DBboo

1 like

‼️postpartum weight loss tips 🫶🏼
Hey everyone, especially fellow mamas, real talk here today 🫶🏼 One thing I was extremely nervous about before giving birth was postpartum recovery. I remember all the times I've cried because of my changing body & wondered if I'll ever feel/look like myself ever again. Don't get
xin

xin

348 likes

Having 2 under 2
Rating: 1 being the easiest and 10 being the hardest Looking back at the whole journey of going from one to two kids, gotta say that we're handling it much better the second time thanks to our prior experience. Albeit the pregnancy itself was harder, but thankfully everything else was sooo m
home.swee.home

home.swee.home

7 likes

🇸🇬 Singapore Confinement Centre - KOREANS LOVE THEM
Korea's Top Confinement Centre picked by celebrities! After staying there, we know why it is soooo loved by them! Services include: Postpartum slimming massage (typically lose ~13kg) Hair washing service 5 meals a day (michelin chefs, backed by nutrionist with confinement customisations)
🍿jollinepop 🧸

🍿jollinepop 🧸

4 likes

My 10-day confinement journey has officially come to an end, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. 🤍 A heartfelt thank you to Sizzling Dyanna for taking such good care of me during one of the most important seasons of motherhood. Every meal arrived warm, comforting and thoughtful
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

1 like

💡Baby bath tips every parent NEEDS to know ☝️
Showering baby used to be such an intimidating thought tbh. They’re so tiny and fragile, especially in their early days.. I had so many doubts in myself 🥺 💭 What if it’s too slippery and baby slips out of my hands? I need to shampoo her head with one hand and hold her with the other… can I even m
miniandmama.sg

miniandmama.sg

5 likes

Entering motherhood was not easy and here are my ratings
1 being the easiest and 10 being the hardest There were many ups and downs throughout this whole motherhood journey and the ones listed here are only the beginning 😂 Still learning new things everyday and adapting to a toddler who's turning 2yo this month! (Hello terrible two). Despite th
home.swee.home

home.swee.home

9 likes

‼️The first few weeks after birth have reminded me of one important thing… healing deserves just as much care as the baby. 🤍 As much as I love nourishing meals, the reality is that caring for a newborn leaves very little time (or energy) to prepare three postpartum meals a day. So for my confine
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

0 likes

👶 Helper vs Infant Care (No Regrets so Far)
When I had my baby, everyone said: “Get a helper, easier life!” But I went the other way — I sent my baby to infant care at just 10 weeks old. Now she’s 5 months 8 days, and honestly… it’s been a ride 😅 Yes, she falls sick so easily (every IFC mum knows this struggle 😭) — but I still wouldn’t
littlemissleqi

littlemissleqi

128 likes

What I learned from baby hospitalisation
Baby had some blood streaks in her poo. As it was the weekend, there were limited clinics open and many did not see baby below 1 years old. Our confinement nanny shared that baby stomach feels hard and suggested we go to a doctor as she was worried about it being a bacterial infection. For a pe
maimamaera

maimamaera

6 likes

my mt alvernia experience (dont do what i did)
As mentioned in my previous post, i gave birth at Mt Alvernia Hospital for 2 nights after a fast and furious birth. It was an overall pleasant experience though i do have some things i wouldve done differently if/when number 2 comes. Also wanna highlight some of the things i rly appreciated during
Diaries of an FTM

Diaries of an FTM

12 likes

Day 7 postpartum. 🍲🤍 One thing you’ll notice about my confinement meals is that everything is served warm—the meals, the soups, even the drinks. Growing up, I always wondered why. Now that I’m postpartum, I understand why so many mums find warm meals comforting. A warm bowl of soup or a wa
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

0 likes

Day 5 postpartum. 🤍 Today, my tummy feels like a soft balloon. It’s squishy, round, and nothing like it was before pregnancy. And that’s okay. My uterus is still shrinking back to its normal size, and that doesn’t happen overnight. For most mums, it takes around 6 weeks for the uterus to r
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

0 likes

Day 9 postpartum. 🌿🤍 Let me ask you something… If your body has just spent 9 months growing a baby and gone through labour and birth, what would you choose to fuel it with? A nourishing, warm confinement meal… or a McDonald’s meal? There’s nothing wrong with enjoying fast food once in
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

1 like

Day 10 postpartum. The finale. 🤍 Ten days. Ten days of warm meals, quiet moments, healing, and learning to slow down. If there’s one thing this postpartum journey has reminded me, it’s that mums don’t need to do more. We need more support. When a newborn arrives, they’re adjusting to ev
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

1 like

✨ Why I Didn’t Go With a Confinement Nanny!
And chose the DIY ala carte style instead 👶🏻 When I was pregnant, one of the most common questions people asked was: 👉 “Have you booked your confinement nanny already?” In Chinese culture, confinement is seen as the most important recovery period for new mums. Those 28–42 days are said to be
littlemissleqi

littlemissleqi

18 likes

Life of a Single Mom (8 weeks PP)
As a strong believer of kids are innocent, I chose my route as a single mom ever since I found out I was pregnant and even when everyone around me told me to reconsider because on how tough it would be, I stood firm on my choices and today I’m 8 weeks PP🩷 So what’s the life of a single mom?
chubsmomm

chubsmomm

462 likes

KKH B2 experience - regretted & traumatised
Natural birth, but 5 days stay at the hospital. This is just my personal experience and I really hope NO ONE will ever go through this. Long post ahead Everything went well, from the admission all the way till the delivery of the baby. All went smoothly, it was until the after birth part
Vanngvanng

Vanngvanng

61 likes

Day 8 postpartum. 🤍 Today, being a mum of six is finally catching up with me. I have one young adult, two teenagers, two toddlers and a newborn. Every child needs something different. One needs advice, another needs help with school, the toddlers want my attention, and then there’s a tiny bab
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

1 like

Day 4 postpartum. 🌸 Today’s little game of guessing my confinement meal was a fail… 😂 I was so confident, but I got it completely wrong! At least we all had a good laugh, and it made me realise how fun it is to share these little moments with you. As the days go by, I’m becoming even more gra
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

1 like

Postpartum Diaries: First 2 Weeks as a C-Sect Mum👩‍🍼
Nothing but honest truths, thoughts, and feelings about my 2-week postpartum days: 1️⃣ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 the best decision I made since becoming a mum: Booking a Fresh48 photoshoot with TobisLittleWonders ( read here for the entire review) cos it’s all about capturing the memories of a lifetime!! 🎈 from
JacelynPhang

JacelynPhang

45 likes

My Birth Story
Thought I would share my birth experience this time cause it would be my last as this is my third child! Okay but first let me share a little more on my first two births. All three of my babies were born in Thomson medical! 1. 8 years ago when I had my first child, we wanted a natural birth
Kristin

Kristin

26 likes

(Part 3/4) Newborn essentials
Antibacterial wipes - bzubzu - link: https://s.shopee.sg/2qN8ANF7FH - code: BCL-EFP-NYW Used daily to wipe down her stroller, playmat, toys and random surfaces, super convenient Disinfectant wipes/spray - airtumtec - link: https://s.shopee.sg/1BEuBQVLpO - code: BQY-LDU-XEU I’m sure almost
miniandmama.sg

miniandmama.sg

10 likes

Day 6 postpartum. 🌿 If there’s one piece of postpartum advice I hope every mama hears, it’s this: Rest is not being lazy. Rest is part of healing. I know… it’s easier said than done. The dishes are waiting. The laundry is piling up. Older kids need you. Visitors want to see the baby. Yo
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

1 like

Why I love having a helper as a mum of 2 in 🇸🇬
To all helpers reading this, thank you for all that you do, for leaving your lovely family and children behind and dedicate your work sincerely to us. A We appreciate it. #helper #helpers #helpersingapore #singapore #employer
Modern Muslim Mum

Modern Muslim Mum

39 likes

🇸🇬 Korean Confinement Centre
Ever wonder how it is like at a confinement centre? Not sure if it is for you? If you ask me.. it is a must go, especially for c-sect mums, the recovery process is long. I remember my first week being - drowsy, in pain, blabbering nonsense. Definitely need someone to help take care of t
🍿jollinepop 🧸

🍿jollinepop 🧸

4 likes

Day 2 of postpartum. 🌿🤍 I’m slowly learning that healing isn’t about rushing to “get back to normal.” It’s about listening to what my body is asking for, one day at a time. Although my baby is here, I’m still experiencing girdle pain from pregnancy. It’s a gentle reminder that birth doesn’t m
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

1 like

JB Confinement Centre
Choosing a confinement centre was honestly one of the hardest parts of preparing for my baby’s arrival. I had absolutely no idea what facilities or services were important, so I was pretty much choosing based on instinct. Surprisingly, I didn’t even go for a viewing before deciding on Gem Confineme
bubbleteawithoutsugar

bubbleteawithoutsugar

2 likes

The Honest Review: Choosing your dream JB Confinement Centres
Hi mummies, I have a confession to make - researching confinement centres will take weeks (and is a painful process). The good news: here's a cheat sheet so you don't have to. When I first started looking into JB confinement centres, I didn't even know what questions to ask. Every w
Little Nest Journey

Little Nest Journey

22 likes

Stool softener for mums during confinement, whether its Vaginal or C-Section mummies. #fyp #postpartumjourney #confinementcare #capcut #creatorsearchinsight
Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

Diyana Scott | The Bossmom

3 likes

See more