A new baby can be overwhelming for any family, whether it’s your first child or your fifth.

preparing for the baby’s arrival
routines
sleep, soothing and settling
breastfeeding and formula feeding
education on nutrition, hygiene, safety and baby care
your wellbeing after the birth.

“Melinda was not only very experienced as a newborn care specialist but also had a lot of firsthand knowledge, being a mother of five herself.”

— Natalya

Services

Available worldwide. Travel costs may apply.

Baby shopping prep session

What do you really need to buy for your baby and what can you do without?

I’ll work with you on a shopping list that’s tailored to your family’s needs, lifestyle and budget.

$200 (AUD)

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Baby basics session

How to look after your newborn baby and what to expect when you come home from hospital.

You’ll learn about:

swaddling, changing nappies and bathing
newborn sleep, soothing and settling
baby safety, including safe sleeping
breastfeeding, bottle feeding and burping.

$325 (AUD)
2 hour session

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Night and day newborn care respite packages

Comprehensive postnatal support when you need it: daytime, nighttime, or right round the clock.

Includes:

help with nighttime feeds
breastfeeding and formula-feeding advice
baby care basics
soothing and settling techniques
help establishing your routine
support for you and your partner

$60 (AUD) per hour

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Deluxe respite packages

From preparing for your baby’s arrival to settling in at home,
a complete suite of support services for first-time parents.

Includes:

baby shopping prep session
baby basics session
180 hours of postnatal care per month (5 nights a week)
text and phone support

$11,000 (AUD)
(Includes 180 hours)

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24 hour postnatal care

Comprehensive, 24-hour postnatal/night nanny support.
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Includes:

help with nighttime feeds
breastfeeding and formula-feeding advice
baby care basics
soothing and settling techniques
help establishing your routine
support for you and your partner

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Bespoke packages

Every family is different. Get in touch and we can design a set of services especially for you.

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“Melinda has exceptional skills. She supported my family after the birth of my second child, working with us three to five nights a week. I had previously engaged two highly experienced and sought-after maternity nurses in New York City when my first baby was a newborn, so I’m able to say with confidence that Melinda is amazing and without equal!”

— Laura

My name is Melinda Hunt and I am a qualified newborn care specialist.

I’m from Melbourne, Australia and have been based in Hong Kong for over a decade. When my husband and I first arrived in Hong Kong – with five children including premature twin babies – I was faced with the demands of living without family nearby.

Since then, I’ve helped women in Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, China and the USA, working as a newborn care specialist and advising on all aspects of baby care.

The families I work with are busy and really need mentorship and hands-on support from someone knowledgeable and experienced.

My role encompasses that of a breastfeeding counselor, formula feeding advisor, baby sleep consultant, time manager, mentor, parenting coach and friend!

You can read articles I’ve written about birth and babies online at Expat Magazine.

Expert care for you and your new baby.

A new baby can be overwhelming for any family, whether it’s your first child or your fifth.

“Melinda was not only very experienced as a newborn care specialist but also had a lot of firsthand knowledge, being a mother of five herself.”

Services

Services

Baby shopping prep session

Baby basics session

Night and day newborn care respite packages

Deluxe respite packages

24 hour postnatal care

Bespoke packages

My name is Melinda Hunt and I am a qualified newborn care specialist.

“She is very supportive and sensitive to the joys and challenges that new parents face. As a Mother who was determined to breastfeed I also appreciated the incredible support, advice and encouragement that Melinda offered me.”

“Melinda brings a feeling of Zen when she arrives in the home — priceless to an exhausted new mother. She is up to date on the latest research on newborn routines and therefore her methods are both anecdotal and science based.”

For enquiries and bookings, please email me or reach out on 0478 018 932.

We can discuss your needs and work out a plan to suit your family.