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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nanny here.  I would talk to the nanny about your concerns.  Has she handled sibling transitions before?  How does she envision things going once the baby comes?[/quote]

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As a nanny I have done the transition to a new sibling multiple times, including once with toddler twins and a new baby.  I always have a clear plan of how the baby will fit into our lives (such as changing the siblings’ nap routine during mom’s pregnancy to better accommodate holding a baby, building quiet play into our day in intervals that will make it easy to feed and change baby, getting the toddler used to getting shoes and clothes on without help, finding playgrounds that are fenced in and easy to supervise the toddler while I hole a baby, etc.[/quote]

This. Talk to your current nanny first.

Also, be careful because your current nanny could be offended if you choose to hire a second nanny when the new baby arrives. Maybe not, if you frame it in a way she agrees with (it gives her more time to focus on your older child, you want to make sure he gets plenty of support, etc.). But she may see it as you not trusting her abilities. Also, it could be awkward for her since she will eventually take over with the new baby, who will have been in the care of another nanny for several months. She may also view it as depriving her of an income opportunity, since if she was taking care of both children, she would likely get a higher hourly rate.

Not saying any of this will necessarily be the case -- depends on your nanny and the situation. But if you don't talk to her about it and figure out what she thinks about the situation, you could be risking the quality of your relationship with your longterm nanny. Tread lightly.[/quote]

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