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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MB wears yoga pants while she works.. should I tell her she needs to dress up, too?

Why would you care what she wears? She's at home. You're on the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's utterly embarrassing how sloppy some nannies are dressed while working. The excuss that the baby might spit-up or you might step into the sandbox is not acceptable. Make-up isn't nessasary, but show some professionalism with how you present yourself.

Sloppy is a problem. Casual is fine.

[Anonymous]

I think yoga pants for big but is ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MB wears yoga pants while she works.. should I tell her she needs to dress up, too?

Why would you care what she wears? She's at home. You're on the job.

She works from home, so she is also on the job.

If an employer has no problem with yoga pants what anyone else thinks doesn't matter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's utterly embarrassing how sloppy some nannies are dressed while working. The excuss that the baby might spit-up or you might step into the sandbox is not acceptable. Make-up isn't nessasary, but show some professionalism with how you present yourself.

+1

It's easy to pack a change of clothes for the day or keep a spare set at work if a nanny is concerned about such messes.

[Anonymous]

Yoga pants rock! More comfortable when getting on the floor with your babies. I'm not trying to wear Levi's and show my crack to your husband

[Anonymous]

Bump

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's utterly embarrassing how sloppy some nannies are dressed while working. The excuss that the baby might spit-up or you might step into the sandbox is not acceptable. Make-up isn't nessasary, but show some professionalism with how you present yourself.

If you wear pants, get pants that don't hug your every curve.
Be professional.

[Anonymous]

I wear skirts with nice shirts or a tee shirt ( on very few occasions )
I don't ever wear make up ( I am allergic to it )
I always make sure my hair looks nice and presentable.
And I am always clean.

If I get dirty I will just change into extra clothes.

I do understand some nanny's being more comfortable in yoga pants and tee shirts but I am not.
I would feel weird working in such clothes.

[Anonymous]

I know this is an old thread, but this is very interesting to me. When my nanny showed up on her first day of work she was in sweat pants and a tee shirt. Very clean and groomed, but ready to get down on the floor with my baby. It was one of the first things I commented to my husband on - I was happy she looked ready to play.

She wears some variation of yoga pants/leggings and sweaters or shirts every day, and I feel it is totally appropriate. She hangs out with my 2 year old every day - why would I care?

I will say, she is always dressed appropriately - nothing low cut or too tight. That might bother me just as a matter of judgement. But asking a nanny to bring a change of clothes? That is insane.

[Anonymous]

My charge vomited on me last week. But I still wear casual skirts and look profession for my job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know this is an old thread, but this is very interesting to me. When my nanny showed up on her first day of work she was in sweat pants and a tee shirt. Very clean and groomed, but ready to get down on the floor with my baby. It was one of the first things I commented to my husband on - I was happy she looked ready to play.

She wears some variation of yoga pants/leggings and sweaters or shirts every day, and I feel it is totally appropriate. She hangs out with my 2 year old every day - why would I care?

I will say, she is always dressed appropriately - nothing low cut or too tight. That might bother me just as a matter of judgement. But asking a nanny to bring a change of clothes? That is insane.

Why would you have to ask?
Any nanny with a lick of sense should know how messy working with kids is and have a change of clothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My charge vomited on me last week. But I still wear casual skirts and look profession for my job.

It's amazing how that works! You can still be down and dirty and not have your bits hanging out or basically wear pajamas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's utterly embarrassing how sloppy some nannies are dressed while working. The excuss that the baby might spit-up or you might step into the sandbox is not acceptable. Make-up isn't nessasary, but show some professionalism with how you present yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My charge vomited on me last week. But I still wear casual skirts and look profession for my job.

Right, there's nothing quite like a windy day at the park in a skirt... Look, wear whatever you feel best in. I am not going to risk my nice clothes with a baby, and I can't keep up with a toddler if I'm not comfortable (wearing looser clothes), and I would never be able to restrain an aggressive 3 year old from attacking his sister in anything that might get ripped (fitted clothes). I dress like anyone would if they were going to spend all day with small children. Shorts, tshirts, jeans, sweatshirts, depending on the season. I don't wear makeup or perfume to work, I put my hair in a simple ponytail, and I keep my nails trimmed short so I don't scratch anyone by accident. One can be professional and take their work seriously while still dressing for that work. Would you tell a bunch of miners they should wear three piece suits or button down shirts to work in?? Every job has it's own requirements for movement, cleanliness, and appropriate wardrobe; nannying is specialized, like labor or law, and the same rules do not apply across the board.