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[quote=Anonymous]Do you have a designate playroom in your house and if so, how toddler-proof is it?  If you want the nanny to be able to take her eyes off the toddler she needs to be able to go in a room where the baby can’t climb furniture/dump toys out/break things/electrocute herself, etc.

The older child may also need some more reasonable expectations.  What were you doing for the last 2 months with both of them?  If you were splitting attention then what is different now?  If you were tag-teaming with DH or with grandparents then of course there will be a big adjustment.

The nanny should set a routine where they do an art or science or cooking project in the morning with the toddler strapped safely in a high chair where she can participate on her level (e.g., if they are making baking soda volcanoes, give the baby some baking soda to touch on the high chair tray and then a few drops of vinegar).

Then they go to the park, where nanny may have to focus on keeping DC2 from running off but she can work on teaching DC2 some boundaries (stay with me or you go in the stroller).  If she is consistent the toddler will figure out the rules.  At the same time make sure they have toys that are fun for both, such as 2 balls or bubbles.

When they get back they can cool off by playing in the sprinkler (if you have a yard) or the bath.  The bath is a great place to paint by the way.  Tape a piece of paper on the shower wall for the 6yo to use as a canvas and put a little on the floor for the toddler to fingerpaint with.  When they are done everybody/everything gets scrubbed clean.

By then it’s lunchtime, then nap for the toddler and DC1 can have nanny’s full attention for a bit.  After nap they can play in the playroom and DC 1 can go in a playpen if she wants to do something with tiny pieces like legos.

Making sure that DC1 know which parts of the day will be about her (morning project time and during nap) and which times she’ll need to share (outdoor time/water time) and which times she may need to play solo for a bit (afternoon), will help set expectations.[/quote]

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