A nurse practitioner behind every shift
Your nurse is not working alone. There is clinical oversight behind her, and where a prescription is appropriate, our nurse practitioner provides it.
In-Home Newborn Care
Daytime Newborn Care in Birmingham, AL
A licensed pediatric RN in your home during the day, so you can sleep, shower, eat a meal sitting down, or give an older child your attention without worrying about the baby.
- 4 to 8 hours Typical shift
- Licensed pediatric RNs Who provides it
- Weekdays and weekends Availability
- Third trimester onward Booking window
What is daytime newborn care?
Looking for daytime newborn care in Birmingham? On Call Peds Care sends a licensed pediatric RN to your home during waking hours, with a nurse practitioner behind every shift. You may also see this called a day nurse, a baby nurse, or an infant care specialist. Daytime newborn care is scheduled in-home support during waking hours. A nurse cares for your baby across a set shift, including feeding, changes, soothing, and safe sleep, while you rest or attend to the rest of your life. Parents stay in the home and are as involved as they want to be.
What's Included
What this service covers
Swipe through what a shift includes, or call and we will walk you through what fits your family.
Weighted feeds, on request
Your nurse can weigh your baby before and after a feed so you know what they actually took. We measure it and write it down. What the number means belongs with your IBCLC or pediatrician.
Rapid testing in your home
COVID, flu and strep testing for your baby and for anyone else in the house. With older children bringing things home from school, that is a question worth answering the same day.
Protected sleep for you
The most common reason families book daytime care is to catch up on the sleep the night took. Your nurse handles everything while you go back to bed.
Feeding through the day
Bottle feeds, paced feeding, and bringing baby to you if you are breastfeeding, then taking over the settle.
Room for older children
School runs, homework, a birthday party, or simply sitting on the floor with a toddler who has been waiting for you.
Appointments and errands
Your own postpartum checkups, a dentist visit, or the grocery trip that has been impossible for three weeks.
Naps in a safe setup
Daytime sleep in a safe sleep space, following the same guidance we use overnight.
A written handover
Feeds, diapers, and sleep recorded so you can see the shape of the day without asking.
In Practice
What a typical shift looks like
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At arrival
- Review the feeding plan and where you want baby to sleep
- Confirm anything your pediatrician has asked you to watch
- Agree what you actually want from the shift, rest or errands
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Through the shift
- Feeding, changing, soothing, and settling
- Naps in a safe sleep space
- Bottles and pump parts washed
- Recording feeds, diapers, and sleep
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Before leaving
- A written summary of the day
- Anything worth mentioning to your pediatrician
- Bottles ready for the evening
Your Nurse
Who we send into your home
You are letting someone into your home. Here is what stands behind the person who arrives.
- An active Alabama RN license
- Current, in good standing, and recorded before a nurse is assigned to your family.
- Pediatric or postpartum experience
- NICU, pediatrics, postpartum, labor and delivery, or pediatric urgent care. Not general childcare.
- Current certifications on file
- Applicable credentials, which may include BLS, PALS, and NRP, are recorded at onboarding, along with years of clinical experience.
- Led by a pediatric nurse practitioner
- Leslie Brewer, CRNP, leads the clinical policies, nurse onboarding, and family support approach the team works to.
- Matched to your family, not just to the calendar
- Matched on your feeding plan and schedule, not on whoever happens to be free.
- A calm presence at 3 a.m.
- Your nurse may be the only healthcare professional physically present overnight, so calm judgment, clear boundaries, and timely escalation matter as much as a resume.
How It Helps
What families use the shift for
Catching up on the night
The most common use by far. Your nurse takes the baby and you go back to bed properly rather than dozing on the sofa. overnight newborn care.
Getting a feed watched in daylight
Feeding questions are easier to work through when everyone is awake. A daytime shift is often where families first ask for a weighted feed. in-home feeding support.
Being a parent to the older one
School pickup, a birthday party, or an afternoon where the toddler is not competing with a newborn for your attention.
Your own recovery
Appointments, physiotherapy, rest, or simply eating a meal sitting down while somebody else holds the baby. in-home postpartum help.
Who This Helps
This service may help if
Daytime care suits families whose nights are survivable but whose days have stopped working.
- You can sleep during the day, so the sleep debt from the night is recoverable
- There is an older child who needs you present rather than holding a newborn
- You are recovering from a caesarean or a difficult birth and moving less
- Your partner has gone back to work and the days are suddenly long
- You have appointments, your own postpartum checkups included, that keep being postponed
- Family help has ended and the house has gone quiet
- You are returning to work and want the handover practised before it is real
Scope
Clear expectations for every shift
Daytime care is centered on your baby so you can rest or get on with your day. Here is what your nurse handles, and what sits outside the scope.
Included in every shift
- A 4 to 8 hour daytime shift in your home
- All feeds, changes, burping, and settling during the shift
- Bringing baby to you if you are breastfeeding
- Naps in a safe sleep space
- Washing bottles and pump parts used during the shift
- A written log of feeds, diapers, and sleep
- Clinical observation, and telling you when to call your pediatrician
Not included
- Care for older siblings
- General housekeeping and household laundry
- Cooking for the household
- Pet care and transportation
- Emergency medical care. Call 911 or seek immediate care
Need help with something else? See our other services.
How It Works
Getting started
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Tell us about your family
Share your baby's age, the days and hours you are thinking about, and what you most want the shift to give you.
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We reply with availability
Within 24 to 48 business hours you will have real availability and a quote for your schedule. No obligation.
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We match you with a nurse
Matched on your feeding plan, your schedule, and the kind of support you want.
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Your first shift
Your nurse arrives, you walk through your routine together, and then you go and do the thing you have been putting off.
Pricing
What it costs
Pricing depends on the length of your shifts, how many days or nights per week you need, and whether you have multiples. Tell us your dates and we will send a clear quote with no pressure to book.
Check Availability and PricingWhere We Work
Serving Birmingham and surrounding areas
- Birmingham
- Hoover
- Vestavia Hills
- Mountain Brook
- Homewood
- Helena
- Trussville
- Chelsea
Questions
Common questions about this service
Is daytime newborn care the same as a nanny?
No. A nanny is childcare. Your nurse is a licensed registered nurse with pediatric experience, working to a feeding plan, documenting the shift, and escalating to a nurse practitioner where that is appropriate. Nursing licences are public and verifiable through the Alabama Board of Nursing.
Can a daytime nurse do a weighted feed?
Yes, on request. Your baby is weighed immediately before and after a feed so you get an actual number for milk transfer rather than an estimate. We record it. Interpreting it belongs with your IBCLC or pediatrician.
Do I need daytime or overnight care?
One question settles it for most families: can you actually sleep while the sun is up? If you can, daytime care may give you back more than overnight care would. If you cannot, the sleep has to come at night.
Can the nurse look after my toddler too?
The shift is newborn care, so your nurse is there for the baby. What daytime care usually gives families is the freedom to be with the older child themselves, which is often what was missing.
Can I sleep while the nurse is here?
Yes, and most families do. Daytime care exists largely because the nights are hard. Your nurse manages feeds and settling so you get an uninterrupted stretch.
Do I have to leave the house?
Not at all. Plenty of parents stay home and sleep, shower, or spend the time with an older child. Others use the shift for appointments and errands. Both are normal.
How is this different from a babysitter?
Your nurse is a licensed registered nurse with pediatric experience. That matters most when something is not right: an RN recognizes changes in feeding, breathing, and alertness and knows when to escalate to your pediatrician.
Can I book daytime and overnight care together?
Yes. Some families use overnight care in the first weeks and daytime shifts later, others mix both in the same week. Tell us what your days actually look like and we will work from there.
What is the shortest shift you offer?
Shifts typically run four to eight hours. Shorter shifts are sometimes possible depending on nurse availability and travel, so ask.
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Clinically reviewed
Leslie Brewer, CRNP
Pediatric nurse practitioner with over ten years in acute pediatric care, pediatric primary care, and family urgent care. Founder of On Call Peds Care and a mother of five.
Last reviewed September 2026
This page explains the services we provide. It is not medical advice and does not replace guidance from your child's pediatrician. Read more about Leslie.
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What Families Say
Reviews
“Having On Call Peds Care there to care for our newborn overnight gave my wife and me the rest we desperately needed. That extra sleep did not just make us feel better, it made us better parents. If you are on the fence about night nursing, I cannot recommend them highly enough. It was worth every penny.”
“On Call Peds Care is the best decision my husband and I made postpartum. Leslie and her team provided the most personalized care for me and my baby. Knowing you have medical professionals watching after your child while you sleep brings a peace I truly cannot explain.”
“Having a reflux baby made nights so hard and left me exhausted and unsure how to help. Bringing in a nurse was such a gift. She helped us get our girl comfortable, reset, and start learning to self-soothe. So grateful for the support of an RN and NP who helped us create a plan.”
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your family and your dates. We reply within 24 to 48 business hours with availability and a quote.