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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't phrase it as asking permission. I would say something along the lines of, "I want to let potential applicants know that I'm working from home and may BF in front of them. Please let me know if this poses a concern for you."

Unless you would truly change your plan for how/when you will feed your baby based on a nanny's preference, I wouldn't phrase it in terms of whether they are comfortable. If they are uncomfortable, then they are not a suitable candidate.

It may sound harsh, but the reality is that being a nanny is a tough job...and, if you want the person to last a long time (our kids' has worked for us for almost 7 years), then you want to find someone who can work well within your parenting approach and preferences. Someone who can't isn't a bad nanny, they are just not the right one for you. Similarly, a nanny that everyone raves about but, for whatever reason, you don't jive with is also not the best nanny for you. I'm saying this as someone who hired a different nanny who my neighbors raved about for 6 weeks while DD was a newborn before hiring the woman who I would trust with my babies more than my own mom.  That first nanny decided it wasn't a good fit and quit...and in the end I'm so glad. She was great, but we didn't work well together. Her leaving resulted in our hiring someone who did.[/quote]

My best advice is that you will become comfortable with bf as you gain confidence and experience. I bet you will also want to reconnect with your baby and bf in the nursery alone with baby. Your nanny doesn’t need to be in the same room as you unless you live in a studio apartment. [/quote]

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