Securing a nanny before needed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The stupidity and ignorance on this thread is mind boggling. OP wants nanny available the day baby is born then she needs to pay nanny to be available at an moment-- nanny can take no other job or go on vacation. You can bet your life you are paying me to be on standby.

Nobody wants to hire a bitter troll like you.

+1. That’s not what OP is saying or asking. She’s asking how to structure it.

Calm the f down or sober up, nanny!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For various reasons, we would like to have a nanny start work the day our baby is born. Since the baby may be early or late, we know we’ll have to pay her for being on hold.

What is the accepted practice in holding a nanny? A signed contract and flat retainer fee or signing bonus? What percentage of salary is generally offered?

I would hire a postpartum doula who is on-call for when baby is born, can assist with the super newborn and postpartum "things" and wait until you are ready for childcare to hire a nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For various reasons, we would like to have a nanny start work the day our baby is born. Since the baby may be early or late, we know we’ll have to pay her for being on hold.

What is the accepted practice in holding a nanny? A signed contract and flat retainer fee or signing bonus? What percentage of salary is generally offered?

I would hire a postpartum doula who is on-call for when baby is born, can assist with the super newborn and postpartum "things" and wait until you are ready for childcare to hire a nanny.

Btw, my postpartum doula cost $31/hour and was there within hours of me returning home from my c-section. I got enough sleep and rest to recover, she even helped with the toddler and knew how to put together a breastpump when I was exhausted and crying because I couldn't figure it out.
Best.Spent.Money.Ever.

Our nanny started when our baby was 6 weeks old and toddler went to daycare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For various reasons, we would like to have a nanny start work the day our baby is born. Since the baby may be early or late, we know we’ll have to pay her for being on hold.

What is the accepted practice in holding a nanny? A signed contract and flat retainer fee or signing bonus? What percentage of salary is generally offered?

I would hire a postpartum doula who is on-call for when baby is born, can assist with the super newborn and postpartum "things" and wait until you are ready for childcare to hire a nanny.

Btw, my postpartum doula cost $31/hour and was there within hours of me returning home from my c-section. I got enough sleep and rest to recover, she even helped with the toddler and knew how to put together a breastpump when I was exhausted and crying because I couldn't figure it out.
Best.Spent.Money.Ever.

Our nanny started when our baby was 6 weeks old and toddler went to daycare.

Would you mind sharing the name of your doula pls? Thank you for the suggestion!