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Would you ever leave 3 infants in a car? Even for a second?
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Anonymous
| does sound unreasonable for one person...i wouldn't want to balance nap schedules of three babies + have to do drop-offs, etc. families i know with 4 kids have had to find a second person part time. |
Anonymous
| IN family daycare in Maryland, you are only allowed to have two children under the age of two. I don't know if this rule also applies to nanny situations but I would suggest you check. Nevertheless, I agree with the others that this is too many children to take care of and they are too young. And frankly, it is making my back ache even thinking about getting 4 kids in and out of the car but I would also NEVER leave children in the carseats while dropping off another child. Just seems like that is an accident waiting to happen. I would re-think this nanny share. |
Anonymous
| too many kids for one nanny! not a good idea and not in the best interest of the children. the older ones will likely get ignored while she struggles to keep up with the younger ones. i'd rethink this. |
Anonymous
| OMG. I am generally an uber non-judgmental person but you have got to be kidding me. Do NOT leave children in a car unsupervised for any amount of time. This is horrifically basic. Someone could take them. They could start a fire with the lighter (this has happened and the children died). They could put the car into reverse or drive. They could get out of the car and wander off. In the summer they could overheat - yes in just a few minutes. What's the next post? Is it ok to leave the kids with a box of matches and head off to get my pedicure? COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Anonymous
Actually the kids the questions are too young to do most of the things in your post, but I agree with your basic point. |
Anonymous
| Talk to the people in the school office. At our school, the administration is so nice. They know the moms/nannies with multiple infants. During pick up (and drop off) as they see the car drive up they have the child ready. The mom/nanny pops out of the car and the child comes out. This of course can only work if the office staff is able to see the cars out the window. But ask, won't hurt..... |
Anonymous
i would agree with this one..  and ive seen alot of parents do this.
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Anonymous
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Never, never leave kids alone in the car.
It's very doable - I have 5 children and unload and walk them into and out of preschool every day...the nanny just needs to add some additional time and make sure she's up to the task. Not sure of the ages, but there are ways to make it happen...i have 5 children under 5 including a set of triplets and we've done various things at different stages. Either use a double/triple stroller, wagon, or one of those ropes with rings for the kids to hold onto. |
Anonymous
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I understand everyone's reluctance to leave kids in the car. I would hesitate, too. And I would not do it under any circumstances for any length of time in hot weather.
But seriously, what could actually, plausibly happen to kids strapped in? They can't hurt themselves or each other. They could be kidnapped, I suppose, but who would be dumb enough to kidnap three kids? So really, what could possibly happen in ten minutes, provided that it is not hot out? |
Anonymous
| A kidnapper doesn't have to take all three children-- s/he could just grab one. That could take about 20 seconds... |
Anonymous
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The overheating issue is serious. On a hot summer or spring day the internal car temp with windows closed and air conditioning off can raise to dangerous levels in under 10 minutes. I waited on the car once while my husband went into a store to buy something because the baby was asleep in the carseat. I was shocked at how hot it got in the car so quickly! We had to get out and go inside. It wasn't a super hot day either. I can understand how kids and pets can die when left in cars.
The nanny can't leave the windows rolled down all the way and a crack isn't going to keep the car cool. |
Anonymous
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If the nanny is open to taking care of that mix of children, feels capable, and is being fairly compensated for the extreme amount of work, I think it's fine on that count.
I would not under any circumstances leave the babies in a car alone though. 2-3 minutes can quickly become 10-15. Could you instead find a parent at the school, or even a college student to take the 4yo to and from school? It's one thing to go through the effort of getting children to and from the car for a longer outing, but for 5-10 minutes, it seems like a big frustration and inconvenience for everyone. |
Anonymous
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"It is not illegal (or dangerous, IMO) to leave children strapped in their car seats in the car, with the doors locked, AS LONG AS THE ADULT CAN EASILY SEE THE CAR. "
Actually, you're wrong. If the adult goes inside a building, whether or not the car is in the line of site and is locked, he/she can be ticketed or arrested. |
Anonymous
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think about this- would you do it yourself with your kids?? no-
so dont let the nanny. come on....... |
Anonymous
| I am a very nice person, so I hope this does not sound harsh. Do you really want your nanny to take care of four children? I have a hard time with one newborn and one toddler myself. A day care situation would be much better than this one. At least there are multiple child care providers at a day care. It just sounds like too much is being put on this nanny (who I am sure agreed to the situation). It may be that no child will receive the care they deserve. |