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[quote=Anonymous]For those who have younger nannies who are in their 20s, would love to know what your experience is, especially if they have taken care of a younger child.

We just moved and sadly our nanny could not come with us. She is our second nanny, but they both have been older (late 50s/early 60s). They were both very experienced, raised their own children, and were really warm and nurturing with our kids who are currently 18 months, 4 and 8.

I have been interviewing potential new nannies and am finding most of the candidates seem to be much younger, between 25-28, and I am just not sure how I feel about someone younger. I worry first and foremost that they don’t have a maternal instinct or experience raising their own kids. Will they be as safety oriented or understand how quickly a child can run off? I also worry that this may not be a true career and just a stepping stone to something else even though they all say they want something long term. Or that they will have their own kids in a few years and we will need to deal with maternity leave, etc. My kids are not great with change so ideally want someone for 5+ years if we can find someone great.

On the flip side I am sure they have so much more energy and are more fun and creative. I have no doubt my oldest would love someone younger, but the job is mostly with my youngest since the older two are in school and camp full time.

Anyone have thoughts on this?[/quote]

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