Proxy parenting
From a little time away to a few days or longer, I step in to fill your shoes. Your baby is cared for in their own home, with familiar routines kept steady and the household running smoothly, so you can step away with confidence.
What this could look like for your family
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Calm, trusted solo care that follows your baby’s familiar routines and practices, so home still feels like home.
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Flexible support from a little time away to a few days or longer, arranged around what your family needs.
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I step in to fill your shoes, keeping your baby’s routines and the household running smoothly while you are away.
In-home care that keeps familiar routines
Proxy parenting brings trusted, in-home solo care for your baby when you would like some time away. Care follows the routines, feeding practices and settling approaches your baby already knows, so their day stays steady in a familiar place. Cover can be booked for appointments, rest, or simply a pause, arranged around what you need. Clear, regular communication keeps you informed about how your baby is doing while you are out. This is practical caregiving support in your home, not medical care or a substitute for clinical treatment.
Need urgent support or more support?
Life After Labour is here to walk alongside new families, but it is not an emergency or medical service. If you or your baby need urgent help, there are trusted Australian services ready to listen and support you.
In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).