🍼 Home Confinement vs Confinement Centre vs Confinement Nanny: The Differences Are Bigger Than You Think

For new parents in Malaysia, one of the earliest decisions to make is: Should you do home confinement, hire a confinement nanny, or stay at a confinement centre?

Each option comes with different care models, costs, pros, cons and suitability. Here at HiParents, we’ve summarised the most practical comparison of the three major confinement options (2025 Edition) to help you decide what fits your family best.

⭐ Key Differences at a Glance

1️⃣ Home Confinement (Traditional Method)

Best for: Families with available support, familiar environment, and smaller budget.

✔ Pros

• Comfortable and familiar environment
• Family members can help
• Lowest cost
• Most flexible, no fixed schedule

✔ Cons

• Mother’s recovery is often neglected
• Night-time care becomes very exhausting
• Diet, wound care, rest and emotional support must be self-managed
• Lack of experience may lead to stress

2️⃣ Confinement Nanny (Stay-in Care)

Best for: Mothers who prefer resting at home but need professional 1-to-1 assistance.

✔ Pros

• Baby is cared for 24/7 by a nanny
• Daily confinement meals prepared
• Basic mother care and emotional support available
• Reduced night-time pressure

✔ Cons

• Huge quality differences between nannies
• Requires extra room in the house
• Mismatch in personality may cause stress
• All expertise depends on a single caregiver

Cost: RM6,000–RM12,000 (stay-in)

3️⃣ Confinement Centre (Hotel / Bungalow / Medical-Style)

Best for: Parents who want professional care and uninterrupted rest.

✔ Pros

• 24/7 professional team for mother & baby
• Baby is cared for by rotating nurses
• Meals typically planned by nutritionists
• Includes lactation support, recovery programmes, emotional support
• Quiet, private environment with optimal rest quality

✔ Cons

• Higher cost
• Quality varies between centres
• Popular centres require advance booking

Cost: RM8,000–RM20,000

⭐ Real Comparison of All Three Options

🌙 Comparing Options? Here Are Helpful Resources

These platforms help you explore confinement options across Malaysia:

❤️ HiParents Reminder

No single confinement option is “the best” for all families. The best choice is the one that allows the mother to rest well, feel supported, and recover safely.

HiParents will continue sharing pregnancy, postpartum and parenting guides—supporting your journey from pregnancy → confinement → newborn → early education and beyond.