How to Choose the Right Confinement Nanny for Twins in Singapore

Bringing home twins changes the rDhythm of the first month. A confinement nanny for twins can steady your days and nights, so you can recover while both babies receive consistent care. If you are in your 1st to 3rd trimester and researching postpartum support, planning early helps you secure someone who understands twin routines, safe sleep, and the practical reality of double feeds and double laundry.

In Singapore, twin families often need more than “extra hands”. You need a clear job scope, proven newborn handling, and a care approach that keeps your home calm while you heal.

Why twin confinement care needs a different approach

Twins commonly wake each other, feed close together, and go through more frequent nappy and outfit changes. This affects rest for everyone in the home.

A suitable confinement nanny plans the day so both babies receive safe, attentive, day and night baby care while you get protected rest windows to recover, eat well, and establish breastfeeding or pumping.

When to start looking in Singapore

Availability for twins tends to tighten faster than for a single newborn. Many parents secure arrangements during the second trimester to avoid limited options later.

If your twins may arrive early, early planning also gives you time to align on start dates and contingency plans if there is a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a specialised hospital unit for premature or unwell newborns) stay.

What “qualified for twins” should include

Look beyond general newborn experience. For a confinement nanny for twins in Singapore, prioritise skills that reduce chaos and protect safety.

A strong twin-ready profile often includes:

• Confident newborn handling for two babies, including bathing, burping, and soothing
• Safe sleep knowledge, including SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) risk reduction basics such as clear cots and correct sleep positioning
• Feeding support that fits your plan, including paced bottle feeds and breastfeeding guidance
• Hygiene routines for sterilising bottles and storing expressed milk safely
• Calm decision-making when both babies cry at once
• A practical, organised mindset for higher-volume laundry and linen changes

Confirm the exact job scope, in writing

Twin families do best when everyone aligns on what the nanny will handle daily. A clear scope prevents misunderstandings when you are tired and healing.

For most homes, priorities should include:

• Day and night baby care (feeds, changes, settling, basic monitoring)
• Confinement food and tonic cooking to support your recovery and appetite
• Herbal bath preparation based on your family’s preferences and comfort
• Breastfeeding guidance, including latch (how your baby attaches to the breast for effective feeding) and positioning support
• Laundry related to mum and babies, such as baby clothes, swaddles, towels, and your postpartum wear

If you want an herbal package, check that the nanny has training to prepare herbal packages, and confirm how the add-on works. With PEM, nannies train for herbal package preparation, and mothers can add-on the package at a special rate.

If you want to understand what a typical arrangement covers in Singapore, you can read more about the service structure here.

Safety and compliance checks you should not skip

For any confinement nanny Singapore arrangement, keep safety and legal compliance simple and non-negotiable.

Ask the agency to confirm:

• Valid work eligibility and required documentation
• Health screening and relevant vaccinations, based on prevailing requirements
• Newborn care competency, including umbilical cord care and basic first aid readiness
• Clear escalation steps if a baby shows warning signs such as fever, poor feeding, or unusual lethargy (you should seek medical attention promptly)

This matters more with twins because you may see overlapping feeding issues, reflux, or weight-gain concerns that require prompt observation and appropriate medical follow-up.

How to assess training and consistency for twin care

Training matters because twin care rewards consistency. The best outcomes come from a repeatable routine, not improvised fixes.

When you speak with an agency, ask how they train nannies in:

• Managing overlapping feeds without rushing either baby
• Night routines that support safer sleep habits
• Breastfeeding support that respects your comfort and boundaries
• Hygiene and infection risk reduction inside the home
• Food handling standards for confinement meals and herbal soups

You can also look for a confinement nanny agency review that mentions reliability, hygiene standards, and calm communication under pressure, rather than only speed or “many tasks done”.

Home set-up that helps your nanny succeed

A capable nanny still needs a workable environment. Before delivery, prepare a simple, safe layout that reduces walking time and confusion during night feeds.

Consider:

• Two safe sleep spaces with clear surfaces and fitted sheets only
• A feeding station with burp cloths, clean bottles, and a labelled milk storage system
• A laundry workflow, including separate baskets for each baby if that helps you track changes
• A private resting space for the nanny, because day and night baby care still requires proper rest breaks to maintain safe attention

Budget planning for twins in Singapore

Twin confinement care typically costs more because the workload increases and rest breaks become harder to protect. Research in Singapore commonly cites around $4,000 to $5,000 for a 28-day twin package, compared with roughly $2,500 to $3,500 for a single newborn.

You may also see seasonal surcharges during major festive periods, when some providers increase rates due to limited availability.

Disclaimer: All prices and surcharges vary by provider, season, nanny experience, start date, and scope. Confirm a written quotation and full cost breakdown before you commit.

If your arrangement involves work permits and levies, factor those into your budget planning as well. Some published figures mention work permit application fees and monthly levies that can differ by employer profile.

Disclaimer: Work permit rules, fees, and levy amounts can change. Always verify current requirements directly with MOM and your agency.

What sets PEM apart for twin families

When you prepare for twins, reliability and structure reduce stress. PEM nannies support families with a defined scope that prioritises newborn care and the mother’s recovery needs.

PEM brings three strengths that matter when you plan a confinement nanny for twins:

• 150 Hours Training: PEM nannies undergo 150 hours of comprehensive training based on modules reviewed by a leading mum and baby expert.
• Experience: PEM brings 30+ years in the industry, with 550+ nannies and support for 50,000+ mothers.
• Guaranteed Arrival: PEM guarantees the nanny’s arrival, which helps you plan around delivery timing and early postpartum needs.

PEM nannies also focus on what twin households feel most: structured day and night baby care, confinement food and tonic cooking, herbal bath preparation, breastfeeding guidance, and laundry.

Final checklist before you confirm

Use this practical checklist to keep decisions clear:

1. Confirm twin-specific experience and comfort with overlapping feeds and night waking
2. Verify compliance, documentation, and health screening expectations
3. Agree on the daily scope: baby care, meals, herbal bath preparation, breastfeeding guidance, laundry
4. Plan the home set-up, including safe sleep spaces and a feeding station
5. Lock in dates early, ideally by the second trimester, especially for peak seasons

If you want tailored guidance for your expected delivery window and home needs, you can request details and pricing directly here.

Your twins deserve steady care, and you deserve a recovery plan that feels manageable. Enquire now.