WWYD? Would you say something about this nanny?

[Anonymous]

Ok. Serious question. Those of you who have a problem with this, what danger are you afraid of exactly? I've searched all around and can't find any illnesses in babies that can be caused by such short exposure to the cold. It's not a cold enough temperature at a long enough time for frostbite or hypothermia. So honest question, what problems are you concerned about recurring from such short exposure to the cold?

[Anonymous]

Just poor care-giving. That's all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok. Serious question. Those of you who have a problem with this, what danger are you afraid of exactly? I've searched all around and can't find any illnesses in babies that can be caused by such short exposure to the cold. It's not a cold enough temperature at a long enough time for frostbite or hypothermia. So honest question, what problems are you concerned about recurring from such short exposure to the cold?

I am a 23 year old adult and I would not go outside in these low temperatures without a winter jacket, scarf, and gloves. Even dressed like this I am still freezing in 15 degree weather. As an adult, I am much more capable of keeping myself warm than a baby. It's not that I think the baby is in any grave danger but she can't be comfortable and if I wouldn't go outside without a jacket/blanket, then why would I send a baby outside without one? Because I don't think there is any imminent danger I would probably not turn the nanny in or do anything about it but my opinion that she should have a jacket/blanket on stands strong.

Honestly, I think that part of the reason why so many people here don't see a problem with it is because a lot of you are probably not as familiar with really low temperatures as the OP (in NJ) and me (in PA).

[Anonymous]

It's unbelievable how often I see poorly dressed (for the cold) children, yet the adult is bundled up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok. Serious question. Those of you who have a problem with this, what danger are you afraid of exactly? I've searched all around and can't find any illnesses in babies that can be caused by such short exposure to the cold. It's not a cold enough temperature at a long enough time for frostbite or hypothermia. So honest question, what problems are you concerned about recurring from such short exposure to the cold?

I am a 23 year old adult and I would not go outside in these low temperatures without a winter jacket, scarf, and gloves. Even dressed like this I am still freezing in 15 degree weather. As an adult, I am much more capable of keeping myself warm than a baby. It's not that I think the baby is in any grave danger but she can't be comfortable and if I wouldn't go outside without a jacket/blanket, then why would I send a baby outside without one? Because I don't think there is any imminent danger I would probably not turn the nanny in or do anything about it but my opinion that she should have a jacket/blanket on stands strong.

Honestly, I think that part of the reason why so many people here don't see a problem with it is because a lot of you are probably not as familiar with really low temperatures as the OP (in NJ) and me (in PA).

I'm the above pp and I'm in NY. I've mostly been walking around with a coat but usually not hat or scarf. I personally am bundling my charges up. But the thing is I wouldn't interfere with how another nanny
who I dont know (as in the OP's scenario) is working unless I thought the child was being endangered, which I don't think is the case here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok. Serious question. Those of you who have a problem with this, what danger are you afraid of exactly? I've searched all around and can't find any illnesses in babies that can be caused by such short exposure to the cold. It's not a cold enough temperature at a long enough time for frostbite or hypothermia. So honest question, what problems are you concerned about recurring from such short exposure to the cold?

I am a 23 year old adult and I would not go outside in these low temperatures without a winter jacket, scarf, and gloves. Even dressed like this I am still freezing in 15 degree weather. As an adult, I am much more capable of keeping myself warm than a baby. It's not that I think the baby is in any grave danger but she can't be comfortable and if I wouldn't go outside without a jacket/blanket, then why would I send a baby outside without one? Because I don't think there is any imminent danger I would probably not turn the nanny in or do anything about it but my opinion that she should have a jacket/blanket on stands strong.

Honestly, I think that part of the reason why so many people here don't see a problem with it is because a lot of you are probably not as familiar with really low temperatures as the OP (in NJ) and me (in PA).

I'm the above pp and I'm in NY. I've mostly been walking around with a coat but usually not hat or scarf. I personally am bundling my charges up. But the thing is I wouldn't interfere with how another nanny
who I dont know (as in the OP's scenario) is working unless I thought the child was being endangered, which I don't think is the case here.

I am the PP and I never said that I would interfere in this situation. Someone asked why anyone would have a problem with this so I have described why I don't think it is appropriate. While I don't agree with what the other nanny is doing I don't think it would be a big enough deal for me to say something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the PP and I never said that I would interfere in this situation. Someone asked why anyone would have a problem with this so I have described why I don't think it is appropriate. While I don't agree with what the other nanny is doing I don't think it would be a big enough deal for me to say something.

Anonymous wrote:Would I be out of line talking to someone at the school to notify the parents or should I stay out of it?

Really? You never said that you would interfere in this situation, yet the second quote is from your very first post in this thread? What you said would count as potentially interfering...

[Anonymous]

Nevermind, my bad. I thought it said you were the OP, not PP.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Strangely enough the baby had a jacket on the next day. I did talk to her in passing and commented on the cold saying how I just couldnt warm up. She replied how it didn't bother her.

[Anonymous]

The kids I nanny for don't wear their coats in their carseats. I don't see how they would be in the cold for a shorter amount of time if I took them out of their seats and put their coats on

[Anonymous]

Do they have those car seat covers that keep the baby warm? If you really have a concern for the baby, you should mention it to the school. The school can communicate with the parents.

[Anonymous]

Is the baby in a car seat or carried in? Babies get really hot in those car seats. We are wearing jackets and scarves because we are out walking. In an infant seat the baby's back is being kept warm by the seat, and they are already more snug. It is unsafe to wear a heavy coat in those car seats. Yes, there should be blanket or something over the baby, but I am an MB, and I do not put my baby in heavy coats to run into preschool drop off or pick up. I do use a blanket or bundle me, and have the baby in a hat. If the baby is in a heavy coat or snow suit while you are driving with them in the carseat and the heat on, I would worry more about overheating!

Now if the baby is being carried, I agree the baby should be in a coat. But the coat should come off in the car.

[Anonymous]

Mind your own business. this is not all that serious