How long of a break does your nanny take when DC is napping?

[Anonymous]

I take a break the whole 2-3 hours. I have nothing else to do. I keep the house clean and tidy throughout the day and I don't do a lot of laundry. If I do laundry it's in the morning. I only do laundry if the kids have run out of clean clothes or a child wet the bed. It's not a part of my regular duties. I work 24 hours a day.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't begrudge her the time. Kids only take 3 hour naps for a couple of years at most (and most will be shorter by age 3), and if you have another child, it's unlikely her working life will remain so chill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully she is resting and relaxing for the entire length of DC's nap. He is exhausting and I need our nanny to be 100% on when he is awake. There are two of us to deal with DC in the evenings and at night. During the day, the nanny is alone and that kid is active!

Genius employer. What a breath of fresh air!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's your worry, OP?

???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What's your worry, OP?

???

Probably that she's not getting enough bang for her buck

[Anonymous]

It always annoys me when parents themselves are annoyed that their nanny gets to rest during the children's nap time.

Since they are paying their nanny an hourly wage, they want to make sure they stretch that dollar even if it means they will have a burned out nanny.

I have met parents who say that during nap times, X amount of chores must be completed.

Personally, I think the time is best spent for the nanny taking a break to prepare for the later part of the day. A refreshed nanny is the kind of nanny I would want caring for my child. Not a tired and cranky nanny who spent the past few hours doing the wash, the dishes, the vacuuming and taking out the trash.

I understand parents expecting the house to be in good order when they come home. No parents wants to come home to a chaotic, home in disarray.

Common sense dictates that the nanny pick up any toys played with, wash any dishes dirtied and clean up after herself as well.

Other than that, remember that even if your child is sleeping, that is no guarantee that he will stay asleep for the entire 2-3 hrs. When if he awakens due to a nightmare? When if there is a fire or natural disaster?? An intruder? Or a loud noise from outside wakes him up??

There are too many variables to mention, but my point being is that a child napping is much different than the lunch/coffee/cigarette breaks that other jobs offer.

Because the nanny is fully responsible ALL day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If all of the tasks are completed for the day, what is it exactly that you expect your nanny to do during nap time?

That's what I've always wondered! To the MB and DB's out there that don't want to find their nanny on their phone on the couch during nap time.... What exactly are we supposed to be doing? Assuming all of the house/kid duties are completed.

I would love ideas because sometimes I get bored during nap time. Cooking is out of the question as MB loves cooking and makes everything from scratch (also doesn't accept my offer to prep anything). I occasionally will prep an art project although that takes very little time. After dishes, laundry and clean up I'm not sure what else I should be doing during nap time.

[Anonymous]

I let our nanny rest for 1/2 the average time that DS is asleep. She must remain awake but she is welcome to read or watch TV. The other half of the time I require her to do some chores. I verify with the nanny cam every now and then, but our nanny is very trustworthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I let our nanny rest for 1/2 the average time that DS is asleep. She must remain awake but she is welcome to read or watch TV. The other half of the time I require her to do some chores. I verify with the nanny cam every now and then, but our nanny is very trustworthy.

What kind of chores?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I let our nanny rest for 1/2 the average time that DS is asleep. She must remain awake but she is welcome to read or watch TV. The other half of the time I require her to do some chores. I verify with the nanny cam every now and then, but our nanny is very trustworthy.

What kind of chores?

The typical stuff. Vacuum the living room, wipe down the bathroom, put the dishes away and load the dishwasher with new ones, etc. Just really basic stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I let our nanny rest for 1/2 the average time that DS is asleep. She must remain awake but she is welcome to read or watch TV. The other half of the time I require her to do some chores. I verify with the nanny cam every now and then, but our nanny is very trustworthy.

What kind of chores?

The typical stuff. Vacuum the living room, wipe down the bathroom, put the dishes away and load the dishwasher with new ones, etc. Just really basic stuff.

That's a housekeeper, not a nanny. Nannies do NOT vacuum your living room.

[Anonymous]

Our nanny rarely takes a break. My DS is a young infant and naps 3-4 hours a day. During that time she does his laundry, prepares homemade purees, sterilizes everything, and cleans his nursery. We tell her to take breaks but she rarely does. She's always on her feet. She is incredibly energetic and attentive with DS. We show our appreciation regularly with small gifts here and there and always a " thank you".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny rarely takes a break. My DS is a young infant and naps 3-4 hours a day. During that time she does his laundry, prepares homemade purees, sterilizes everything, and cleans his nursery. We tell her to take breaks but she rarely does. She's always on her feet. She is incredibly energetic and attentive with DS. We show our appreciation regularly with small gifts here and there and always a " thank you".

What does she do when he's awake (and not getting fed or diapered)?

[Anonymous]

I don't expect our nanny to do anything while DC naps. She is welcome to sit, eat, read, watch tv, whatever.

I work part-time, so spend two days a week alone with DC all day. I know how much I need naptime to recharge. No reason our nanny would be different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I let our nanny rest for 1/2 the average time that DS is asleep. She must remain awake but she is welcome to read or watch TV. The other half of the time I require her to do some chores. I verify with the nanny cam every now and then, but our nanny is very trustworthy.

What kind of chores?

The typical stuff. Vacuum the living room, wipe down the bathroom, put the dishes away and load the dishwasher with new ones, etc. Just really basic stuff.

That's a housekeeper, not a nanny. Nannies do NOT vacuum your living room.

+1 I would never ask nor expect my nanny to vacuum.