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Night Nannies
Maternity Nurses
Breastfeeding Consultants
Holistic Sleep Coaches

Founded by a Neonatal nurse, Great Start Nannies is a London-based agency built on expertise, empathy, and excellence.

Our team includes paediatric nurses, midwives, and professionally qualified infant care specialists — all handpicked for their deep knowledge and nurturing presence.

We believe that early care sets the tone for everything that follows. That’s why we provide more than just childcare — we offer guidance grounded in infant development, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to your family’s wellbeing.

Our mission is to empower parents and ensure every child gets the very best start.

Our services

  • Maternity Nurses

    Maternity nurses specialise in the mother and baby’s well-being. They will stay with you 24-hours a day, sharing practical and educational advice, helping you build confidence from the very beginning.
    Particularly valuable for the first-time parents, twins, premature babies, or complex postnatal cases.

  • Night Nannies

    Night nannies provide dedicated overnight care - ideal for families seeking restorative sleep while their baby is safely supported.

    They manage feeding, changing, settling, and night routines, returning baby to mum for breastfeeding where needed. Over time, they help establish calm and consistent nighttime patterns.

    Day Nannies are also available to provide practical and structured support.

  • Breastfeeding Consultants

    All of our newborn professionals are experienced in breast and bottle feeding.

    For more complex feeding challenges, a certified breastfeeding consultant offers specialist assessment and guidance. They support issues such as painful latch, low milk supply, expressing, combination feeding, and feeding plans tailored to your circumstances.

  • Sleep Consultants

    Sleep consultants support families with older babies who are struggling with persistent sleep challenges.

    They design structured, developmentally appropriate sleep plans aligned with your parenting style, routines, and nutritional stage. Through practical guidance and ongoing adjustments, they help establish healthy, sustainable sleep habits.

  • How we work

    1. Enquire — No Fees, No Pressure

    Complete our short form, send a WhatsApp, or call us directly.

    We’ll explore your baby’s age, routine, any health considerations, and the type of specialist support required, so we can carefully match the right professional to your home.

    Safety, expertise, and suitability guide every introduction from the very beginning.

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    2. Review Your Personalised Shortlist

    Your shortlist includes detailed profiles, verified experience, and recent references, so you can assess suitability with clarity and confidence.

    We only introduce professionals we would confidently place in our own homes.

    Quality comes before quantity.

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    3. Unlock Direct Contact

    You only invest once you’ve seen genuine potential.

    When you’re ready to arrange interviews, a one-time £75 agency fee unlocks direct contact details.

    This fee covers the sourcing, DBS and ID screening, reference checks, and professional guidance already invested into your search.

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    4. You pay for the care you use

    Rather than a large upfront placement fee, we operate on a simple £25 agency fee per shift worked.

    You pay only for the care you use, with flexibility as your needs evolve.

    Throughout the placement, we remain available for guidance, reassurance, and professional support whenever needed.

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Our reviews

  • Black and white photo of a woman gently holding a newborn baby, both gazing at each other.

    “I have nothing but good things to say about Great Start. We got discharged from NICU and felt overwhelmed and anxious about finding the right help. The entire process was fast and straighforward and the nannies are clearly pros."

    Will and Anna

  • "To say we were daunted is an understatement! The quality of nannies they presented was impressive, and their understanding of our needs was spot on, highly recommend."

    Lily and John

  • Newborn baby, dad, nanny in London.

    "The agency took the time to really understand our needs, ensuring a perfect match with our nanny. It made all the difference"

    Olivia and Liam

  • A woman smiling while holding a yawning baby wearing a blue outfit, next to a window with soft light.

    “Our nanny has become like family, providing our child with safe and nurturing environment, thank you!"

    Tom and Katie

  • newborn baby, sleep consultant

    "Our maternity nurses expertise, kindness, and unwavering support made the challenging postpartum period much smoother for us. She cared for our babygirl and guided us as first-time parents. Thank you for introduction!"

    Lisa and Alexander

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    The agency gave us a selection of realy highly qualified nannies and nurses who had extensive experience with newborns. GSN was professional, knowledgeable and responsive. I felt confident that me and my baby were in good hands. Highly recommend"

    Sarah