Newborn Baby rates are $20-30/hr + PLUS your older children if you have some.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'll bite: link to ONE example in the parents forum where a "MB" is claiming that's acceptable pay.

You searched already and found nothing?

You don't understand how this works. You make a claim, you back it up. You can't just run around saying whatever you feel like and its fact until someone proves you wrong. That's not how the world works. Another hint; nannies don't make $30/hour (unless they work very few hours, like 1 or 2). If you make that much, you're probably doing much more than nannying.

Which thread was it that had the FT nanny earning $52/hr? No one said, repeat: no one said that every nanny qualifies to be "high-earning". You have your average, you have your low-earning newbie nannies (or the warm-body type), and you have the relatively few (rightfully so) high-earning nannies. After all, if they "all" earned 25-30, they wouldn't be "high-earning", would now?

Some nannies DO earn 25-30/hr. Remember, at least one nanny earns $52/hr.? So please stop with your asinine stupidity that "nannies don't make 30/hr., unless they work 1 or 2 hours". The ONLY thing you DO know is what YOU may pay a nanny. And that may be HALF as much (or less) as what SOME other nannies are earning.

And yes, high-income earning nannies indeed do much more than what most of you commonly envision for a "nanny". It may even be that they don't actually "do" more, depending on your understanding "doing". For instance, the best nannies do NOT engage in "multitasking". Because these nannies are not expected to "keep busy", as you call it, they are well-informed AND understand the overwhelming research, that multitasking is definately not something to aspire to. (You may google the word.) So, in just that one example, the professional nanny may be "doing" less, in your eyes. However, if our most acclaimed researchers in this field, come to observe such a nanny, they would most certainly recognize her uncommon ability to teach her charges in a developmentally appropriate fashion. And no, she's not going to try to make a bright 2 or 3 year old child, read. She knows better.

You may be a good nanny - I'll take your word for it - but you are a damn bad writer. I wouldn't let you teach my child, not English, not spelling and not grammar.

[Anonymous]

I do not believe for one second that any nanny on this board makes $52 per hour for a steady job. If someone is claiming that, then I want proof.

$52 for a one-time, holiday night babysitting (think New Year's Eve) for more than one family? Yes, possible.

[Anonymous]

LOL yeah right OP.. if that was the case I quit my job and become a nanny. Many would. Keep dreaming and I'll keep paying my nanny $14/hr

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'll bite: link to ONE example in the parents forum where a "MB" is claiming that's acceptable pay.

You searched already and found nothing?

You don't understand how this works. You make a claim, you back it up. You can't just run around saying whatever you feel like and its fact until someone proves you wrong. That's not how the world works. Another hint; nannies don't make $30/hour (unless they work very few hours, like 1 or 2). If you make that much, you're probably doing much more than nannying.

Which thread was it that had the FT nanny earning $52/hr? No one said, repeat: no one said that every nanny qualifies to be "high-earning". You have your average, you have your low-earning newbie nannies (or the warm-body type), and you have the relatively few (rightfully so) high-earning nannies. After all, if they "all" earned 25-30, they wouldn't be "high-earning", would now?

Some nannies DO earn 25-30/hr. Remember, at least one nanny earns $52/hr.? So please stop with your asinine stupidity that "nannies don't make 30/hr., unless they work 1 or 2 hours". The ONLY thing you DO know is what YOU may pay a nanny. And that may be HALF as much (or less) as what SOME other nannies are earning.

And yes, high-income earning nannies indeed do much more than what most of you commonly envision for a "nanny". It may even be that they don't actually "do" more, depending on your understanding "doing". For instance, the best nannies do NOT engage in "multitasking". Because these nannies are not expected to "keep busy", as you call it, they are well-informed AND understand the overwhelming research, that multitasking is definately not something to aspire to. (You may google the word.) So, in just that one example, the professional nanny may be "doing" less, in your eyes. However, if our most acclaimed researchers in this field, come to observe such a nanny, they would most certainly recognize her uncommon ability to teach her charges in a developmentally appropriate fashion. And no, she's not going to try to make a bright 2 or 3 year old child, read. She knows better.

Okay OP. First thing, I'm a nanny. Second thing, the title of your post indicates that $20-$30/hour is the going rate for newborn care. I'm sure there is some nanny somewhere who makes that much. However, average by its nature means MOST fall somewhere near it. MOST nannies do not make $20-$30/hour, let alone for one child. Question for you, if a nanny worth $20-$30/hour isn't "doing" more in the traditional sense of the word, what is so special about her? The ability to teach a child in a developmentally appropriate way is not difficult, and can be achieved by reading a few books, and watching a few teachers. Working with children is not rocket science, it simply requires more patience than your average person possesses. Also what word am I supposed to google? "Definately?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'll bite: link to ONE example in the parents forum where a "MB" is claiming that's acceptable pay.

You searched already and found nothing?

You don't understand how this works. You make a claim, you back it up. You can't just run around saying whatever you feel like and its fact until someone proves you wrong. That's not how the world works. Another hint; nannies don't make $30/hour (unless they work very few hours, like 1 or 2). If you make that much, you're probably doing much more than nannying.

Which thread was it that had the FT nanny earning $52/hr? No one said, repeat: no one said that every nanny qualifies to be "high-earning". You have your average, you have your low-earning newbie nannies (or the warm-body type), and you have the relatively few (rightfully so) high-earning nannies. After all, if they "all" earned 25-30, they wouldn't be "high-earning", would now?

Some nannies DO earn 25-30/hr. Remember, at least one nanny earns $52/hr.? So please stop with your asinine stupidity that "nannies don't make 30/hr., unless they work 1 or 2 hours". The ONLY thing you DO know is what YOU may pay a nanny. And that may be HALF as much (or less) as what SOME other nannies are earning.

And yes, high-income earning nannies indeed do much more than what most of you commonly envision for a "nanny". It may even be that they don't actually "do" more, depending on your understanding "doing". For instance, the best nannies do NOT engage in "multitasking". Because these nannies are not expected to "keep busy", as you call it, they are well-informed AND understand the overwhelming research, that multitasking is definately not something to aspire to. (You may google the word.) So, in just that one example, the professional nanny may be "doing" less, in your eyes. However, if our most acclaimed researchers in this field, come to observe such a nanny, they would most certainly recognize her uncommon ability to teach her charges in a developmentally appropriate fashion. And no, she's not going to try to make a bright 2 or 3 year old child, read. She knows better.

Okay OP. First thing, I'm a nanny. Second thing, the title of your post indicates that $20-$30/hour is the going rate for newborn care. I'm sure there is some nanny somewhere who makes that much. However, average by its nature means MOST fall somewhere near it. MOST nannies do not make $20-$30/hour, let alone for one child. Question for you, if a nanny worth $20-$30/hour isn't "doing" more in the traditional sense of the word, what is so special about her? The ability to teach a child in a developmentally appropriate way is not difficult, and can be achieved by reading a few books, and watching a few teachers. Working with children is not rocket science, it simply requires more patience than your average person possesses. Also what word am I supposed to google? "Definately?"

There is no point reasoning with OP...nor really even responding. I made it through one paragraph of her poorly written rant and I'm pretty impressed with myself for making it that far. OP-not sure what your point is with this post, but regardless of how you try to argue it, both nannies and MB's agree you are way, way off base. Good luck finding someone to pay you $30 for sitting on your ass and providing "developmentally appropriate" activities for a newborn all day (AKA feeding them and watching them sleep).

[Anonymous]

$30 PLUS an amount for additional kids, OP's title says! We should all quit and become newborn nannies!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
I'll bite: link to ONE example in the parents forum where a "MB" is claiming that's acceptable pay.

You searched already and found nothing?


You don't understand how this works. You make a claim, you back it up. You can't just run around saying whatever you feel like and its fact until someone proves you wrong. That's not how the world works. Another hint; nannies don't make $30/hour (unless they work very few hours, like 1 or 2). If you make that much, you're probably doing much more than nannying.

Which thread was it that had the FT nanny earning $52/hr? No one said, repeat: no one said that every nanny qualifies to be "high-earning". You have your average, you have your low-earning newbie nannies (or the warm-body type), and you have the relatively few (rightfully so) high-earning nannies. After all, if they "all" earned 25-30, they wouldn't be "high-earning", would now?

Some nannies DO earn 25-30/hr. Remember, at least one nanny earns $52/hr.? So please stop with your asinine stupidity that "nannies don't make 30/hr., unless they work 1 or 2 hours". The ONLY thing you DO know is what YOU may pay a nanny. And that may be HALF as much (or less) as what SOME other nannies are earning.

And yes, high-income earning nannies indeed do much more than what most of you commonly envision for a "nanny". It may even be that they don't actually "do" more, depending on your understanding "doing". For instance, the best nannies do NOT engage in "multitasking". Because these nannies are not expected to "keep busy", as you call it, they are well-informed AND understand the overwhelming research, that multitasking is definately not something to aspire to. (You may google the word.) So, in just that one example, the professional nanny may be "doing" less, in your eyes. However, if our most acclaimed researchers in this field, come to observe such a nanny, they would most certainly recognize her uncommon ability to teach her charges in a developmentally appropriate fashion. And no, she's not going to try to make a bright 2 or 3 year old child, read. She knows better.

Step away from the ledge. You sound unhinged in these weird rants of yours.

No one said anything about the $52/hr nanny because everyone knew she was a troll. Except you, evidently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These figures are well-confirmed by moms and the caregivers on the parents' forum. Do a search if you feel like it.

NO one in their right mind takes on an infant for a silly dollar an hour.

Your "dollar an hour market rate" is nothing but sheer fabricated myth.

Even high-turnover daycares charge more than that.

"Look Honey, who needs daycare when our (not-so-bright) nanny
will do our newborn care for just an extra dollar an hour!"

Best deal in town, huh?

In your dreams.

Where exactly do you find actual market rate data for nannies and baby nurses?

[Anonymous]

I beg to differ. I am a professional nanny to three children (2,6 and 6) and I make 30 an hour. The jobs are out there, you just have to be very well qualified, and most likely go through and agency to get them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
These figures are well-confirmed by moms and the caregivers on the parents' forum. Do a search if you feel like it.

NO one in their right mind takes on an infant for a silly dollar an hour.

Your "dollar an hour market rate" is nothing but sheer fabricated myth.

Even high-turnover daycares charge more than that.

"Look Honey, who needs daycare when our (not-so-bright) nanny
will do our newborn care for just an extra dollar an hour!"

Best deal in town, huh?

In your dreams.

Where exactly do you find actual market rate data for nannies and baby nurses?

Google will give you plenty of resources.

You can also try the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov, for rate info and employment outlook.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
These figures are well-confirmed by moms and the caregivers on the parents' forum. Do a search if you feel like it.

NO one in their right mind takes on an infant for a silly dollar an hour.

Your "dollar an hour market rate" is nothing but sheer fabricated myth.

Even high-turnover daycares charge more than that.

"Look Honey, who needs daycare when our (not-so-bright) nanny
will do our newborn care for just an extra dollar an hour!"

Best deal in town, huh?

In your dreams.

Where exactly do you find actual market rate data for nannies and baby nurses?

Google will give you plenty of resources.

You can also try the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bls.gov, for rate info and employment outlook.

Latest numbers I see are for 2010. National median wage for "child care worker" is $9.28/hr. Ha, ha!
Is that your best data source for nanny wages? If so, please explain why you are overpaying.

[Anonymous]

I'm not going to explain anything to you. Pick your fight with someone else. I answered a question on where someone could find data on wages. There are tons of resources out there. All you need to do is look for yourself and stop acting like a bully on a message board.

[Anonymous]

If there were "tons of resources" out there with actual data on nanny wages, we wouldn't have the constant questions on this forum asking about the full range of real nanny wages.

[Anonymous]

Nannies don't multitask?!?! Have you ever cared for more than one child at a time?

Also, does the rate drop to $15 or so when the baby reaches a certain age?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nannies don't multitask?!?! Have you ever cared for more than one child at a time?

Also, does the rate drop to $15 or so when the baby reaches a certain age?

You have to ask the caregiver, as each of us will have a different answer to your question.