PRACTICAL, PERSONAL SUPPORT FOR MUMS OF NEWBORNS IN SOUTH DUBLIN
Having a new baby is a full-time job. The laundry, lunches, dog walks, dishes and finding a moment for yourself somehow still need to happen.
The Extra Pair gives you an extra pair of hands at home, so you have a little less to carry.
You adore your baby.
Maybe the washing has been sitting there for three days.
Maybe you've had a tough night and need a nap.
Maybe you'd love to wash and dry your hair without rushing.
Maybe you want to play with your toddler without running off to settle the baby.
Maybe you'd give anything for someone else to think about dinner.
Or perhaps you just want to drink a hot cup of tea while someone you trust holds the baby.
You don't need to be struggling to deserve some help.
Having a newborn already gives you enough to do. The Extra Pair is simply here to take some of everything else off your plate.
I'm the founder of The Extra Pair, based in South County Dublin and a very hands-on aunt to five nephews and one niece.
I've spent over 10 years helping during the baby days, and I noticed something along the way: while everyone wants to hold the new baby, sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is look after Mum.
So I'm the person who'll happily take baby while you shower, but I'll also notice the dishwasher needs emptying. I'll fold the tiny onesies, make you something to eat, walk the dog or simply sit down for a chat after you've spent all day talking to someone who can't talk back yet.
I'm calm, capable and practical, with a background in psychology and a career centred around supporting women.
Most importantly, I want you to feel completely at ease having me in your home.
✓ Garda vetted
✓ Child & baby first aid trained
✓ Fully insured
Whatever would make today easier.
There isn't a checklist waiting for you when I arrive.
Instead, I'll ask you one question:
Maybe I take baby while you sleep. Maybe I tackle the laundry and reset the kitchen. Maybe I entertain the energetic toddler so you can focus on feeding the baby. Maybe I make lunch, walk the dog and wash the bottles while you get out of the house for an hour.
Most days, it'll be a bit of everything.
Your time with The Extra Pair is yours to use in whatever way will leave you feeling lighter when I go.
Baby
An extra pair of safe, capable hands when you need a break.
Holding • soothing • feeding • nappies • play • walks
Time to shower, sleep, get some admin done, exercise, get your hair or nails done - or simply be alone for a little while.
No guilt required.
The little jobs that somehow become very big when there's a newborn in the house.
Laundry • bottles • dishwasher • tidying • dog walk
A hot lunch now or something prepared for later.
Lunch • dinner prep • simple batch cooking
When a new baby arrives, everyone understandably asks about the baby.
Are they sleeping? Feeding? Settling?
But sometimes Mum needs someone to ask:
The Extra Pair was created to be the person who checks in on you and then actually does something to help.
No expectations. No judgement. No need to tidy before I arrive.
Just someone firmly in your corner for a few hours.
You don't have to choose between getting help with baby or getting help with everything piling up around you.
The Extra Pair moves with your day.
If baby sleeps, let's get the laundry folded.
If baby won't settle, I'll take over while you eat.
If what you desperately need is a few hours completely to yourself, that's what I'll do.
A few hours where you don't have to do everything.
Someone to hold the baby.
Someone to tackle the washing.
Someone to make lunch.
Someone to ask how you are.
Someone who walks through the door and makes life feel a little lighter.
