"Who’s Watching the Big Kid?" A Stress-Free Solution for Sibling Care During Labor
The Overlooked Piece of the Birth Plan
You’ve got the hospital bag packed, the bassinet assembled, and the birth plan reviewed (maybe twice). But as labor day gets closer, there’s one big question many second- or third-time parents still face:
Who’s going to care for your older child when it’s time to meet the new baby?
It’s not always as simple as calling a friend. Grandparents might be across the country. Schedules are unpredictable. And babies have a knack for arriving at 3 a.m.
That’s exactly why we created our Sibling Support Service—a professional, calm, and comforting solution designed to support your entire family during one of life’s biggest transitions.
What Is Sibling Support?
This is not your average babysitting service. Silver Lining’s Sibling Support Service is on-call, in-home care tailored specifically for older children while you’re giving birth.
Our caregivers aren’t just there to keep your child fed and safe. They’re trained to offer age-appropriate, emotionally sensitive care that helps your child feel secure, connected, and included—even while you're away.
Here’s How It Works
The Package Includes:
12 hours of flexible, on-call care ($1200 total)
One of our professional caregivers who is fully vetted and familiar with birth-day transitions
Care provided in your home, where your child feels most comfortable
Easy customization for nap schedules, meals, bedtime routines, and emotional reassurance
A base rate of $38/hour for additional time if your birth runs long
Flexibility to apply unused hours towards As-Needed Nanny Services within 3 months of your due date
We handle scheduling, contracts, and last-minute logistics—so you don’t have to.
Why It Matters
Bringing home a new baby is life-changing—for you and your older child. Whether they’re excited, anxious, or simply unsure of what’s coming, this transition can be overwhelming.
Having a consistent, trusted caregiver gives your child stability, familiarity, and a sense of safety. It’s not just about keeping them busy—it’s about helping them feel seen, heard, and cared for during an emotional time.
Our caregivers will:
Follow familiar routines
Play and connect in meaningful ways
Offer gentle explanations about what’s happening
Support your child’s big feelings (whatever they may be)
Ideal For Families Who:
Don’t have local support
Have highly sensitive or high-needs children
Are planning an induction or C-section
Want a calm, consistent presence for their older child
Just want one less thing to stress about
Want Even More Support?
You can pair your Sibling Support Package with:
Postpartum Doula Care – for round-the-clock newborn and family support
Nanny Placement Services – when your partner returns to work
Because Everyone Deserves Support—Not Just the Baby
Whether your older child is feeling curious, clingy, excited, or unsure—they deserve to feel secure and loved while you're bringing home their new sibling.
And so do you.
Book your Sibling Support Service today and enjoy peace of mind, knowing the whole family is covered when the big day arrives.