"A Confinement Centre costs RM 12k, but a Nanny is only RM 7k. I should save the money for the baby, right?"
This is the #1 Myth among new parents. But in JB, the math works differently!
If you are working in Singapore or don't have family support to buy groceries daily, please look at this [2026 Real Cost Breakdown]. Once you add the hidden costs, "saving money" with a nanny might end up costing you more stress and cash.
| Item | 👵 Confinement Nanny (Home) | 🏨 Confinement Centre (JB) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price | RM 7,000 - RM 9,000 (Salary + Agency Fee) |
RM 11,000 - RM 15,000 (All-in Package) |
| Extra Costs (Hidden) |
+ RM 3,000 - 5,000❗ (Groceries/Herbs/Utility/Angpow) |
RM 0 (5 Meals/Day + Herbs + Utility) |
| Total Real Cost | Approx. RM 10k - 14k (Plus hassle of shopping) |
Approx. RM 11k - 15k (Peace of mind) |
| Night Duty | Nanny needs sleep too (Mom still wakes up) |
24H Nursery Care (Mom sleeps through the night) |
| Reliability | "Blind Box" (Depends on luck; might not show up) |
Professional Team (Standardized management) |
For Parents working in Singapore, a Confinement Centre offers much higher Value-for-Money (CP Value).
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