Best Confinement Centres in Singapore: Cost and Reviews 2023

If you are looking for the best confinement nanny agency In Singapore, this post was written with you in mind. The ‘puerperium’ or the ‘confinement’ period is a period that is surrounded by various superstitions and traditions. Most consumers are confused with what is the correct and safe practices during this period. Some of the practices are surrounded by myths and are not supported by scientific evidence, doing more harm than good. In order to prevent unnecessary and costly hospital admissions, you need to be more evidence-based in your decision process.

Related: Confinement Practices and Myths in Singapore

If you are looking to find the best confinement nanny agency in Singapore, you may wish to check out the cost and related reviews from customers who 'have been there, done that'.

Confinement Nanny Agency Singapore Cost

You can expect to pay anywhere between SGD 2,300 to $3,000 per 28 days for a full-time confinement nanny who basically lives at your home.

We have compiled a list of references below:

Cost for 28 days stay-in confinement nanny services: SGD 2,800
Source: nannysos.com.sg

In summary, cost of confinement nanny in Singapore includes the following:
1. two red packets which is about $240 (upon arrival & upon departure)
2. basic salary of confinement which is about $2800/month in year 2017;
3. daily expense like food which can cost new mothers and fathers $300;
4. work permit which can cost $30;
5. Levy for confinement levy which is $60 if the employer is a Singaporean;
6. extra fee to work during festival season;
7. cost of confinement nanny in Singapore also include agency fee, medical insurance and medical checkup.
Source: babyment.com

Confinement lady - 28 days: SGD 2,300 (Source: singaporemotherhood.com/forum)
Indonesian Chinese: SGD 2,300 (Source: singaporemotherhood.com/forum)
Confinement lady 28 days: SGD 2,800 (Source: singaporemotherhood.com/forum)

ConfinementNanny.com cost:
28-day nanny (single birth): Prices from S$2680
*Cost is not inclusive of government levy.
For more information, visit confinementnanny.com.

JIA Employment Services Cost:
28-day nanny (single birth): Prices start from S$2400
*Cost does not include government levy and work permit application fee.
For more information, visit jiaemployment.com.

PEM Confinement Nanny Agency Cost:
28-day nanny (single birth): S$2600
*Price is not inclusive of government levy.
For more information, visit pemconfinement.com.

Peranakan Confinement Cost:
28-day nanny (single birth): Prices start from S$2800
For more information, visit confinementnanny.sg.

Star Confinement Nanny Cost:
28-day nanny (single birth): S$2800
*Price is not inclusive of government levy.
For more information, visit starconfinementnanny.com.sg

Super Nanny Services Cost:
28-day nanny (single birth): S$2580
*Price does not include government levy.
** An additional S$100 is charged if you book your confinement nanny just a month before your EDD.
For more information, visit supernannyservices.com.sg.


Confinement Nanny Agency Singapore Reviews

Star Confinement Nanny Reviews

The nannies from Star Confinement have an average of more than five years of experience, and apart from caring for the baby and helping out with simple household needs, they will also help you keep a log of feeding timings and diaper changes, so you know how baby is faring. There’s also a page on the website where the pictures of all the nannies with Star Confinement can be seen, so you request for a specific nanny if you wish.

Facebook Reviews: 4.9/5 based on 173 reviews
Google Reviews: 5/5 based on 6 reviews

PEM Confinement Nanny Agency Reviews

Other than preparing nourishing confinement food and caring for your newborn at night to give you some respite, the nannies at PEM confinement nanny agency can also go grocery shopping and do laundry for the entire family. In addition, PEM nannies are trained by an in-house certified lactation consultant on proper latching methods and various breastfeeding positions, so they’ll be able to dole out helpful advice if you have issues breastfeeding.

In fact, PEM is rather popular among the mummies! So once I found out that PEM existed, I never look back at engaging private CN again.
Source: www.lirongs.com

I have earlier shared on the reasons why I decided to engage a confinement nanny from PEM Confinement Nanny Agency. Now that I have ended my confinement and looking back at those 28 days, I must say that I am really thankful that I did so as it is extremely important to rest well and to ensure that baby is taken care of by someone experienced!
Source: followmywanders.wordpress.com

Popular in the sense whenever Mummies talked about confinement nanny agencies, most would first bring up the name PEM. So at that point I thought it was a safe choice since they're really well known & reputable.
Source: vannytelly.blogspot.com

"Being parents for the first time, We are grateful to have Aunty Maryin Heng 1273 with us during this one month. She's not only a fantastic cook, she also sacrifices her sleep to take care of all the night feed. We are really thankful to have her with us during this confinement period."
Source: facebook

Would like to express our gratitude to our confinement nanny Janet Yew #342 on the excellent service rendered on the birth of our twins.
Janet is professional, patient and meticulous in her work and took great care of my babies during her tenure with us especially at night when babies gets cranky at times. We feel completely at ease when babies is in her good hands. She is also generous to share baby care tips with us and offers advices on confinement practices.
Source: facebook

Confinement NannySOS Reviews

If you prefer to have help over a longer period of time, Confinement NannySOS nannies can be hired for up to 16 weeks to assist you with your transition. All nannies here are either English or Chinese speaking and you can make requests for nannies that speak a specific language. You can also opt to hire a day time confinement nanny (nine hours, 9-6pm) if you prefer to have more privacy in the evenings.

Reviews on Facebook: 5/5 (9 reviews)
Reviews on Google: 5/5 (4 reviews)

Best Confinement Centres in Singapore

The selection of the confinement centres below is based on Google Search Results, the Alexa ranking of their websites and information available on blogs and the internet.

Please consult a medical practitioner (your obstetrician, paediatrician or a qualified medical doctor) in the event that you are in doubt and need a professional medical advice.

Here is the list.

Disclaimer: The list of confinement centres has been arranged in no particular order of importance.

Kai Suites Singapore Confinement Centre

Kai Suites Singapore Confinement Centre

Website: kaisuites.com.sg (Alexa ranking: 9,000,000)

The 20,000 sq. ft. facility boasts minimalist interiors by acclaimed architectural firm K2LD, and occupies a lush, resort-like setting on a sprawling 48,000 sq. ft. plot of land in Newton, within easy reach of Thomson Medical Centre, Mount Alvernia Hospital, Novena Medical Hub, Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital.

Located in Newton, a standard package at Kai Suites will set you back $12,000, including a three-month pre-natal programme, a seven-day stay in (with the option of 30 days or more), and a three-month post-natal programme where you'll be taught how to properly care for and bathe a baby as well as breastfeeding techniques.

There are only 18 suites and 80 staff on the premises, so every mum and baby is assured of the attention and care needed during their stay.

PEM Confinement Nanny Agency

Address: #02-23 ,167 Woodlands Street 11, Singapore 730167
Hotline (Daily) 09:00AM - 08:00PM : +65 6293 9249
Website: www.pemconfinement.com (Alexa ranking below 1,000,000)

PEM Confinement has been helping new mothers on the journey of motherhood since 1987, and is the largest Confinement Nanny Agency in Singapore. They are also the first agency with an in-house training centre, where nannies have to undergo classes on breast-feeding, hygienic practices and confinement diet planning. New mothers will get a confinement herbal pack, which is prepared by a registered physician.
Reviews: https://pemconfinement.com/nannies-testimonial/

Confinement NannySOS Pte Ltd

Address: 134 Jurong Gateway Road #04-309Q-1, Singapore 600134
Contact: +65 6817 2479
Website: www.nannysos.com.sg (Alexa ranking: 4,000,000)

Confinement NannySOS is Singapore MOM Licensed Agency established since 2011. The agency provides confinement nanny and babysitting services for local families and expats. The confinement nannies are from Singapore and Malaysia which the agency will assist families to apply work permit for confinement nanny. The confinement nannies are pro-breastfeeding with at least 3 years experience taking good care of mothers and newborn babies. Part time babysitter or daytime nanny is available during working hours to help families look after the child if both parents need to go to work.


Confinement Angels Pte. Ltd.

Address: 339 Thomson Road S 307677
Contact: +65 8828 8415
Website: www.confinementangels.com.sg (Alexa ranking below 9,000,000)

Confinement Angels is MOM-licensed agency incorporated in 2014. All the nannies are from Malaysia with only stay in nannies. Half day nannies are not available. An accredited partner of Thomson Parent-craft Centre, Confinement Angels provides qualified confinement nannies to take care of mothers and newborn. The confinement ladies receive training based on Thomson ParentCraft Centre’s training syllabus in addition to 7 days of practical training. Mummies and babies are able to benefit from their professional care for a good postpartum recovery.

Josian Services

Address: 147A Selegie Road Singapore 188313
Contact: +65 9746 1883
Website: www.confinementnanny.com (Alexa ranking below 16,000,000)

Josian Services is Singapore MOM Licensed Agency offering confinement nanny services since 2008. The nannies are supportive of breastfeeding and selected based on their baby care experience and confinement food preparation knowledge. All their nannies will be issued with a Temporary Work Permit (TWP) for their assignments with a closely matched nannies to your requirements in order to minimize the need for a replacement nanny due to a mismatch.

Jia Employment Services

Contact: +65 9459 9830
Website: www.jiaemployment.com (Alexa ranking below 16,000,000)

Jia Employment Services is Singapore MOM Licensed Agency that provides confinement services since 2011. The agency also provides families with services for domestic helpers. The employment agency emphasises on customer satisfaction, aiming to make motherhood transition easy for mothers. They would screen their confinement nannies for their knowledge in baby care, cooking skill, confinement food before matching them to your needs.


Super Nanny Services 

Address: 583 Orchard Road, Singapore 238884
Contact: +65 9751 1415
Website: www.supernannyservices.com.sg (Alexa ranking: below 6,000,000)

Super Nanny Services is MOM-licensed agency incorporated in 2012. They strive to give their best to their customers, taking into consideration each family needs. They have chinese and malay confinement nannies in their team who are from Singapore and Malaysia. The nannies provide help and advice to many first-time Mothers during their postpartum period where families can have assurance and peace-of-mind.


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