Seed Starter
Book this starter bundle and save £8/day
Service Description
What’s Included • 1 overnight shift (10pm–6am) • 1 daytime support visit (4 hours) • Feeding support (breastfeeding, expressed milk, or formula) •Bottle preparation and sterilising •Nappy changes •Settling and soothing baby back to sleep •Monitoring baby’s sleep and wellbeing throughout the night •Burping and comforting baby after feeds •Keeping a simple overnight care log •Washing and tidying bottles used during the shift •Tidying baby-related areas used during the shift •Supporting parents with newborn care questions • Light meal preparation • DBS checked carers • Paediatric first aid trained 1 overnight shift (10pm - 6am) + 1 daytime shift (4hrs). Personalised sleep log included. Our Seed Starter package is designed to support you in the early days, helping you rest, recover, and adjust to life with your newborn. It includes one overnight shift (10pm-6am), where your baby is cared for throughout the night, along with a daytime visit to support both you and your baby with feeding, settling, and general care. We also provide light, practical support such as preparing simple meals, tidying baby areas, and helping you feel more comfortable during recovery. All of our carers are experienced, DBS checked, and trained in paediatric first aid, so you can feel confident your baby is in safe hands. Packages can be tailored depending on your needs, including support for twins or multiple babies.
Cancellation Policy
Last updated 23 June 2025 Booking & Payment Full payment on booking — All services must be paid in full to secure dates. Late bookings — Reservations made < 48 h before the start time are payable immediately and fall under the same cancellation windows (see below). Card-on-file — The client authorises Cradle Bean Ltd. (“we”, “our”) to charge the stored card for approved extras (e.g. shift extensions, surcharges) and late-cancellation fees. Proof of payment — A paid invoice is emailed automatically; this forms the contract between Cradle Bean and the client (“you”). 2. What the Fee Covers Exclusive reservation of a qualified Carer for the booked shift(s). Standard travel within Transport for London Zones 1–3. Basic consumables carried by the Carer (hand-sanitiser, gloves, log sheets). 3. Cancellation, Rescheduling & Refunds Medical-emergency carve-out — Provide hospital/GP note within seven days and fees are waived (minus £20 admin). Force majeure — Neither party liable for events beyond reasonable control; shifts are rescheduled without charge when conditions allow. Cancellation & Refund Windows 48 hours or more before the shift – 100 % refund plus one free reschedule 24 to < 48 hours – 75 % refund (25 % fee retained for carer retainer + admin) Less than 24 hours or no-show – 0 % refund (100 % fee) Medical emergency exception – Provide hospital/GP note within 7 days; fee is waived, £20 admin charge applies. Force-majeure events – Shift is rescheduled without charge once conditions allow. 4. Surcharges & Extras Travel beyond TfL Zone 3, residential parking permits, Congestion/ULEZ charges – re-billed at cost Bank-holiday shifts – + 50 % on the hourly/package rate Twins or multiples – + 20 % to cover additional workload and twin-trained staff Shift extensions – billed in 30-minute blocks at the same hourly rate and charged within 24 hours Specialist add-ons (lactation home visit, post-birth body therapy, meal packages) – quoted and invoiced separately before delivery 5. Client Responsibilities Provide safe, smoke-free environment and suitable sleep surface for the Carer (night shifts). Supply adequate baby consumables (nappies, formula, expressed milk). Disclose allergies, pets with behavioural issues, or contagious illness in the household. Maintain home insurance; Cradle Bean is not liable for acc
Contact Details
London, UK