Confinement nanny worth the $3-4k? First-time parents deciding.

Had a confinement nanny for my first, mum for my second, both worked but for different reasons. The nanny was worth every dollar for a first-time parent because we had NO idea what we were doing, and she taught us baby handling, bathing, latching support, plus cooked confinement food and let us actually sleep in shifts. That recovery sleep in the first month is priceless for your mental health and milk supply. The downside: $3-4k is real money and you're living with a stranger. With mum for #2, it was free and emotionally warm, but yes the old-school clashes were real (she insisted on practices we'd read were outdated, and we had to bite our tongues). My honest take: for your FIRST, if you can afford it, the professional teaching + guaranteed rest is worth it. Book NOW, good ones are snapped up 6+ months ahead. If budget is tight, mum + a lot of pre-agreed boundaries and a willingness to let some old-school things slide can work. Whatever you choose, protect your sleep, that's the real product you're buying.