If you are expecting a baby in Singapore, one of the first practical questions is almost always about money: how much does a confinement nanny cost? Prices vary widely — and agencies are not always transparent about what is included. This guide lays out the real numbers for 2026, from stay-in nannies to premium confinement centres, so you can budget with confidence.
How Much Does a Confinement Nanny Cost in Singapore?
In 2026, a stay-in confinement nanny in Singapore typically costs between SGD 4,000 and SGD 6,500 for a standard 28-day period. Where you fall in that range depends on:
Experience and training. Nannies with formal certification, lactation training, and strong references command SGD 5,500 and above. Budget options exist below SGD 4,000, but often come with limited vetting.
Agency vs freelance. Agencies add SGD 300–800 in placement fees but handle work permits, replacements if the nanny falls ill, and dispute resolution. Freelance hires are cheaper but carry more risk.
Timing. Chinese New Year confinements typically attract a surcharge of SGD 500–2,000, and the best nannies book out 6–9 months ahead.
Twins or special needs. Expect a 30–50% premium for twins.
Stay-In Nanny Cost: What Is (and Isn't) Included
A standard stay-in nanny fee usually covers baby care, night feeds, confinement cooking for the mother, and light baby-related laundry. It usually does not cover the nanny's food and lodging (you provide these), an ang bao at the start and end of the stay (SGD 100–300 each, customary), groceries and confinement herbs (SGD 300–600 for the month), or household chores beyond mother and baby care.
Realistically, a "SGD 4,800 nanny" ends up costing SGD 5,500–6,000 all-in. Factor this into any comparison.
Confinement Centre Prices in Singapore
Confinement centres bundle accommodation, meals, baby care, and postnatal services into one package. In Singapore, prices in 2026 range roughly from SGD 15,000 to over SGD 60,000 for a 28-day stay, depending on the property and level of care.
At SingJoy, our packages start from SGD 17,800+ for 14 days at Shangri-La Apartments and Fraser Suites River Valley, with 28-day stays from SGD 25,000+ at Fraser Orchard and Quincy House @ Holland V, and flagship suites at Mandarin Oriental, Conrad Orchard and The St. Regis from SGD 58,000+. Every package includes a dedicated 1-on-1 nanny — not a shared nursery — plus TCM-guided confinement meals, IBCLC lactation support, and postnatal wellness therapies. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Confinement Nanny vs Confinement Centre: Which Costs More?
A stay-in nanny is the cheaper headline number — but the comparison is not one-to-one. With a nanny at home, you still shoulder groceries, herbs, cooking logistics, hosting a stranger in your home, and managing the relationship if things go wrong. A centre costs more but removes every one of those burdens, and adds hotel housekeeping, professional oversight of your nanny, and clinical support you cannot hire individually.
A useful rule of thumb: if your all-in home budget is approaching SGD 6,000 and you value privacy and recovery, it is worth pricing a professionally managed option before committing.
A Middle Path: Professional Nanny Care at Home
If you prefer to recover in your own home but want agency-level vetting and backup, SingJoy's Nanny to Your Home programme places one of our trained, professionally supervised confinement nannies with your family from SGD 5,800+ for 28 days. You get the same training standards and replacement guarantee as our centre nannies — without the guesswork of a freelance hire.
Hidden Costs to Budget For
Whichever route you choose, budget for these commonly forgotten items: GST (9% applies to Singapore packages), Chinese New Year surcharges, twins surcharges, confinement herbs and tonics if not included, and deposit timelines — a 50% deposit typically confirms a Singapore booking, with the balance due before check-in.
The Bottom Line
Expect SGD 5,500–6,500 all-in for a good stay-in confinement nanny, SGD 5,800+ for a professionally managed nanny-at-home programme, and SGD 17,800+ for a full confinement centre experience with dedicated 1-on-1 care. The right answer depends on how you want to spend your first month — not just what you want to spend.
Have questions about what's included at each price point? Talk to our team for a transparent, no-pressure quote, or explore our full pricing.