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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In light of the other thread on here about having 3 kids, I am curious to know what the childcare arrangements are for those with 3 kids where both parents work full time. Are there rockstar nannies out there who can manage 3 kids at once? Is it impossible for one nanny to deal with a baby, toddler and elementary age kid without everyone suffering in some way? I know SAHMs do it (manage 3 kids with no help) so curious why most people think a nanny can’t.

We currently have a 4yo and 1.5yo and really want a 3rd, but we want to understand the childcare implications. DH and I both work and have an awesome nanny. She says she is open to taking care of 3, but I am concerned about logistics for the next few years with 2 kids in different schools with different hours, shuttling to after school activities, and needing to feed and deal with a baby at the same time as shuttling the older ones around.

Would love honest feedback on what does and and doesn’t work.[/quote]

I do t think there’s a way to do it well with 3 closely spaced kids. Most likely baby’s sleep will suffer. I’m a SAHM but I’ve told my DH we need a nanny or a helper if we have a third. [/quote]

Why have three kids if you cannot care for them all?[/quote]

I can care for them and schlep baby around like lots of other nannies and moms but it’s not the ideal scenario for a baby to take lots of naps on the go. The nap all day stage lasts only so long but the child is forever.

Also, do you ask working moms why they have kids if they can’t care for them during the work day? [/quote]

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