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[quote=Anonymous]I have a nanny who has brought her son with her to work for the past 2 years (him from ages 2 to 4, and my DD ages infant to now 2).  (This nanny was our nanny several years ago for our first child (who is now in elementary) -- at that time she did not have a child.  We chose her for younger DD because she is AMAZING!!! and wanted HER, even if it meant her son comes too.  Also, the rate we pay her is absolutely discounted because she brings her son.)

It has worked out overall.  The pros - her son and my younger daughter are best buds -- it's fantastic!  It's nice that he's older because it has also helped my daughter learn to share, etc.  Another huge pro is obviously the discounted price.  Our nanny and her son also absolutely still come even if my kid gets sick.  She also loves on and pays attention to our DD plenty -- I know this without a doubt because I'm WFM -- but we knew she would because we knew her so well from when she watched my older daughter years ago.

But the cons - the issue arises when HER SON get sick -- which obviously happens because he's a toddler.  His germs either spread to my DD if she comes to work, or nanny has to take off.  Also, if my DD is the first to get sick, her son inevitably catches it from my DD, and then the problem of her needing to stay home with him arises...so a sickness from my kid basically leads to days off, but just delayed.  Another con -- and this maybe less of an issue if your home is bigger than mine or kiddo has a different personality -- is that he's a loud, rambunctious little boy whom I just can't help but get annoyed with in my space.

Anyways, the obvious choice for you is totally nanny![/quote]

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