Overnight Infant Care
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Feeling tired and overwhelmed? Whether this is your first baby or you're an experienced mom, nothing quite prepares you for those first few months with your precious new bundle. From sleep deprivation to just feeling out of sorts, every day is different and adjusting to your new normal takes time.

Getting your newborn set up on a good sleeping and eating schedule can be a challenge when you’re tired and trying to recover, so finding a solution that allows you to manage your own healing process and the needs of your newborn are important.

At Snugglebuds, we provide the ideal solution for the postpartum mom who needs a little extra support to help her find balance. Our superior overnight newborn care service to give moms the opportunity to rest and heal after the rigors of labor and delivery.

Our certified night nurses and specialists give you the peace of mind of knowing that your newborn is receiving the gentle care and training that they need to give them the best foundation for their new life ahead.

  • Care Tasks

    ✓ Feeding

    ✓ Burping

    ✓ Diaper Changing

    ✓ Dressing

    ✓ Soothing and Calming

    ✓ Snuggling your newborn to sleep

  • Household Help

    ✓ Sanitizing baby products (pump equipment bottles, pacifiers, etc.)

    ✓ Washing and drying bottles and other equipment

    ✓ Baby laundry - washing drying and folding

    ✓ Nursery restocking and tidying up

  • Educational Help

    ✓ Assisting with breastfeeding and pumping

    ✓ Assembling and showing you how to use different baby products

    ✓ Teaching you on the best practices with any questions in the scope of our providers’

    knowledge

  • Newborn Schedule Help

    ✓ Getting your newborn on a regular feeding pattern

    ✓ Getting your newborn on a regular sleep and nap pattern

    ✓ Establishing a nighttime routine

    ✓ Conditioning your baby to sleep for longer stretches

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Meet Sakina Darab, Owner

Dear Mom,

I hear your heart's cry. You have one of the toughest jobs in the world, and no manual out there can tell you how your unique experience with your newborn will play out because every child is different. This unique season can be both one of the most enjoyable times of your life and one of the most challenging.

I created Snugglebuds as a newborn support solution for exhausted moms who are trying to juggle the ever-changing balls of life. Sometimes an extra pair of hands is all you need to give you the mental space to rest, rejuvenate, and prepare for the next day.

Our professional team is here to serve you by giving your baby a strong foundation and start. Learn more about me, my background and why I do what I do.

More than Just In-Home Care

Personal, professional and trusted care for mom’s new little one is the hallmark of the Snugglebuds' service. This means that you can relax and feel confident in knowing that we are not only dedicated to your newborn’s growth and development but also sensitive to you and your family’s privacy and unique needs.

Each Snugglebuds experience includes the following benefits:

  • Professional Overnight Care for Your Infant

  • Privacy-sensitive Nurses and Specialists

  • Infant Care Tasks

  • Household Help with Baby Items and Area

  • Educational Support for Mom

  • Newborn Schedule Training

Well-Trained Newborn Care Providers

All of our providers are fully educated, experienced, CPR- and First Aid-Certified, vaccinated, screened, and background checked. Our team consists of licensed practicing nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and a certified newborn care specialist who all go through extensive training.

Aside from being qualified, we are passionate about providing the best newborn care for your baby.

We are available around the clock. If you have any questions at all, feel free to send us an email at info@snugglebudsnewborncare.com or call us at (703) 269-7363.

Newborn infant care is our specialty. Supporting moms in this special stage of life is our passion.

For more information about how Snugglebuds can service your newborn care needs, read our FAQs section and our "Snuggle Standards".

Testimonials

  • “Sakina cared for my son as a night nurse for several weeks when he was a newborn. Although I was nervous as a new mom to have anyone else caring for my child, Sakina made me feel comfortable due to her obvious conscientiousness and dedication. She also clearly cared about our baby and wanted him to do well. He suffered from infant gas that interfered with his sleep. Overall, we were thrilled with Sakina and used her as a night nurse more than 10 times. Her training as an RN is a wonderful asset, and she is professional and warm.”

    — Happy Family in Washington, DC.

  • “Sakina worked as a newborn overnight specialist for our family for 6 weeks. Sakina provided excellent care to our son. She demonstrated patience, professionalism, and positivity to our family. Our son was not an easy infant to care for during the night. He woke up frequently for feedings and suffered from constipation and reflux. She truly cared about our son’s best interest. Sakina bonded with him very easily because of her positive demeanor and gentle nature. I think our son sometimes woke up early for the day just so he could get extra awake time with Sakina. He would coo, smile, and hold her arm. Even if our son was up 4 or 5 times during the night, Sakina always had a smile on her face in the morning to greet me at the end of her shift. She never once complained about anything on the job.”

    — Happy Family in Fairfax County.

  • “What can I say? Thank you, thank you, thank you. It has been so lovely having Sakina as part of the tribe these past two months. It gave me total peace of mind to know my son was in Sakina’s incredibly capable hands all night. I so appreciated her patience, grace, and good humor.”

    — -Happy Family in Montgomery County

  • “Excellent service!! Reliable great care provided to my newborn.”

    -Happy Family in Montgomery County

  • “We had our second child in March and decided we needed some newborn night care, as our toddler no longer napped and the sleepless nights were becoming unbearable. As a very hands on, hypersensitive mother, I was hesitant to have a nurse watch my newborn. That all changed when we met Sakina! Sakina is so warm and loving with our daughter, and of course incredibly professional. I knew from the very beginning that she would treat our daughter with the utmost attention, care, and love. As an RN, she is also very knowledgeable about newborn care, feeding schedules, breastfeeding, the list goes on! Sakina also is very punctual, and takes direction very well. She is great about helping newborns get on a wonderful sleep schedule as well. I plan to refer Snugglebuds to any of my friends that are expecting babies and looking for night nurse care. I have worked with other night nurses and Sakina blows everyone else out of the water!”

    -Happy Family in Montgomery County

  • “I had my first baby through an unplanned c section in June 2019 and as with any c section, I had a painful recovery. The complications in my delivery restricted my ability to care for my baby, so I reached out to a popular doula service who backed out the last minute ( Inspite of paying the full service amount upfront). After doing a little research online, I came across snugglebuds. As a new mom, I was very paranoid about putting my baby in the hands of a random person but with Sakina coming onboard I was at ease- my baby instantly bonded with her and I had no worries whatsoever. Sakina is very enthusiastic about her work. She is reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable and a pro newborn care specialist -truly wonderful in every way. I looking forward to working with her again in future.”

    -Happy Family in Fairfax County

  • “Incredible team of extremely qualified professionals that provide top notch newborn sleep training support & guidance. Highly recommend to any expecting parents!!”

    -Happy Family in Montgomery County

  • “I’m a full time graduate student and have two wonderful daughters that have to put up with my crazy schedule at such a young age. I’ve had so many restless nights to meet research deadlines and Sakina has been a great help. Whether I have a class to attend or a social event I honestly can’t think of anyone better than Sakina not to mention I have many options when it comes to childcare in the DMV area. However, the idea of my children being in the comfort of their own home and Sakina giving them the care and nurturing I can’t give them while in class puts me at ease and makes my academic journey more tolerable. Thank you Sakina!”

    -Happy Family in Loudoun County

  • “Snugglebuds has been Great! We were gifted a ‘week of sleep’ to cover nighttime care for our baby, and my first thought was ‘oh I thought I was doing pretty well, he only gets up 1-2 times a night’. Little did I realize that even when he doesn’t fully wake up, I’m still sleeping with one ear open and checking every time he’s fussing so I’m not actually getting in any good sleep. Sakina and Maryam have been really awesome, very loving and caring to our baby, helpful with tips when asked, and very professional with quick planning responses, preparedness for all situations, and clear recaps afterwards. We’ve slept solid these few days knowing he was in good hands. I highly recommend this idea for a week of help for those looking for a unique but absolutely useful gift for your friends/colleagues/loved ones, and I highly recommend Snugglebuds!”

    -Happy Family in Fairfax County

  • “Snugglebuds Newborn Care is the most reliable and affordable infant cafe in the area. As you know, giving birth is physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. Sakina provided instant relief to help my wife recuperate from birth. If you are looking for a smooth transition during the newborn stage and you need a trustworthy and experienced specialist, I highly recommend Snugglebuds. Thank you again, Sakina”

    -Happy Family in Prince William County

  • “I had my firstborn this past January and didn’t know what to expect—breastfeeding, sleep schedule, her development schedule etc. One call to Snugglebuds changed all of that! Sakina is a charismatic and very knowledgeable on the ins and outs of newborn and new mommy care. A true life saver, she was able to help me better understand my baby girl’s wants and needs. And what they say couldn’t ring truer: “Happy baby = happy mommy”! Snugglebuds is a great, much needed service to moms with newborns and I would recommend Sakina to whoever needs a helping hand or two!”

    -Happy Family in Prince William County