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[quote=Anonymous]Hi! Over the last 15 years I've been a nanny, night nanny, post partum doula, and certified pediatric sleep consultant. I'm also a mom to my 2.5yo and 2 week old.

Here's the difference- a nanny is a professional and a mom cannot live up to these standards 24/7. When I'm working, I put the babies on a perfect feeding and sleep schedule. I fill their days with developmentally appropriate activities and outings, work towards meeting milestones, and everyone is always well fed, entertained, and happy. No screen time, no junk food, etc. But at the 3nd of the day I'm not their mom. Im someone hired to provide top of line care following all current guidelines and safety standards.

At home I cannot be perfect. I learned that the hard way. With my first I tried to live up to my work standards and had a breakdown after 8 months. You may catch my baby snoozing in the boppy lounger while I pee or my toddler watching sesame street so I cam pay bills. We may skip a nap to visit the grandparents or skip baths if they aren't too messy.

A nanny is never better than or put in place of mom.[/quote]

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