Empowering your nanny: The benefits of professional training for nannies in Dubai

In Dubai, where many families rely on nannies and domestic helpers for childcare support, ensuring that your nanny is well-trained can make a huge difference for both your child and your household. Unlike in the UK, where nannies and childcare professionals undergo formal training, most domestic helpers in Dubai gain experience on the job, without structured education in child development, sleep support, breastfeeding, or infant care.

With my multidiscplinary approach , I have worked closely with parents who struggle with sleep issues, feeding challenges, and establishing healthy routines—all areas where a well-trained nanny could provide valuable support.

By investing in additional training for your nanny, you’re not only enhancing your child’s safety, development, and well-being but also encouraging a smoother, more confident dynamic between caregiver and parent.

Why Nanny training is essential in Dubai

Most Nannies in Dubai have no formal childcare training- Unlike in the UK, where childcare professionals must meet set qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 3, Norland Nanny training etc.,), the majority of nannies in Dubai are hired based on experience alone. While experience is valuable, it doesn't replace quality, evidence based teaching.

Training promotes safer infant & child care practices. A well-trained nanny will:

• Recognise baby safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (AAP, 2022).
• Understand the basics of first aid and infant CPR, ensuring quick responses to emergencies (St. John Ambulance, 2023).
• Follow best practices for feeding, whether breast milk, formula, or solids.

Education supports gentle sleep & feeding routines. Many parents look for gentle sleep solutions, but without guidance, nannies may resort to outdated or ineffective sleep training methods like rocking a baby for hours, relying on bottles for sleep, or leaving a baby to cry. With the right training, your nanny can:

• Establish healthy sleep, based on gentle coaching techniques.
• Follow feeding recomendations that support without unnecessary night wakings.
• Assist in breastfeeding support, especially in the early days where troubleshooting is needed. They can also ensure proper storage and handling of expressed milk (WHO, 2023).

Training encourages emotional & social development. A nanny educated in early childhood development will:

• Engage your baby in age-appropriate play, learning and sensory activities
• Recognise the importance of and respond sensitively to your child’s emotional needs (Bowlby, 1982).
• Create a nurturing, stimulating environment rather than simply providing supervision, or TV time.

Brings stability & confidence to your household. A confident, trained nanny means less stress for you. You can trust that your nanny understands your parenting philosophy, whatever parenting style you find yourself adopting. With proper education, your nanny will work with you, rather than against you. This means that you can rest easy when you're not home, knowing that your child is being cared for as you would care for them.

What training should your Nanny receive?

If you want your nanny to provide the highest standard of care, consider professional training in:

Infant & child sleep coaching – Gentle, holistic sleep methods that avoid unnecessary distress.
Lactation & breastfeeding support – How to handle, store, and bottle-feed expressed breast milk safely.
Infant & child first aid & CPR – Life-saving emergency response skills.
Newborn & infant care – Understanding newborn reflexes, calming techniques, and colic management.
Weaning & nutrition – How to support your baby’s transition to solids safely.
Baby massage – Techniques that enhance bonding and support digestion and sleep.
Child development & play-based learning – Encouraging cognitive, social, and emotional growth through play.

Where to find Nanny training in Dubai

Many parents struggle to find structured nanny training programs that align with gentle and responsive parenting philosophies. That’s why I offer private nanny education courses (individual or small group) tailored to your family’s needs. Whether you need your nanny to:

• Support a newborn’s sleep and feeding
• Help implement a gentle sleep routine
• Understand age-appropriate play and development

…I can provide evidence-based, practical training that ensures your nanny becomes a trusted extension of your parenting approach.

Invest in your Nanny, invest in your Child. By educating your nanny, you’re empowering her to provide the best care possible. A well-trained nanny isn’t just an extra pair of hands—she’s a supportive, knowledgeable caregiver who enhances your child’s well-being and gives you peace of mind.

If you would like to hire Nannies and/or newborn specialist Nurses/Nannies that Lullabies has trained, please contact Nannies & More. If you’re interested in customised nanny training in Dubai for your current Nanny, contact me today to discuss your family’s needs.

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