Nanny Cams

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I cannot believe the PP who stated if their nanny forgot to close the bathroom door then she was the stupid one. How disrespectful of you to speak about your nanny like this.

I would be annoyed if my employers knew when and how long I used the bathroom. That is just over the line outrageous. If someone went that far to watch their nanny then that is a sign that they need to stay home and watch their own children.

I'm that PP. That is the bathroom that is IN the nursery. Just across the hallway is the guest half-bathroom, which, since it's outside of the nursery is completely out of the view of the camera.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi all,
My name is Anna and I am not only going to be a first time mom, but I am also working on a European documentary about parenting in the US. In this documentary we talk to parents about their parenting styles and we discuss some of the new technologies that parents can use to keep their children safe. One of the technologies that we would like to discuss in the 'nanny cam'. I heard and read a lot about it but so far I haven't met anyone that uses it. For our documentary we would find it very interesting to hear more about what parents use it for and how it works. The documentary is produced by ARD, Germany's largest TV Network. We have a location in DC but could travel to other places as well.

If you have any questions about what we would like to do and/or if you use a nanny cam and would be willing to share your experience with us, please contact me via [e-mail] or 202-298-4032

If privacy would be a concern, you could do the interview anonymously or by using a nickname.

Thanks for your help!
Anna

Are you asking about hackers and how they may impact the nanny's security, not to mention the child's?

[Anonymous]

My employers had 2, both in the same room pointing in opposite directions, they showed me how to know if they were looking in on us. I only ever saw it once, during my first week, and then never again. Recently the moved one to point out a window towards the garage (security i assume), and the other was completely removed. I assume that means they trust me now. I have worked for them for almost 10 months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My employers had 2, both in the same room pointing in opposite directions, they showed me how to know if they were looking in on us. I only ever saw it once, during my first week, and then never again. Recently the moved one to point out a window towards the garage (security i assume), and the other was completely removed. I assume that means they trust me now. I have worked for them for almost 10 months.

No, they just hid the second one now that you are comfortable. I have hired many nannies since my children were born and there is nothing worse than thinking you have an awesome nanny because she wowed you for a month or two and then finding out she has become totally lazy and useless. That is why I hide nanny cams although I tell them about 1 in plain sight. I just love seeing them go into a "unmonitored" area or rarely used room to talk on the phone or play games, etc. I fire them immediately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My employers had 2, both in the same room pointing in opposite directions, they showed me how to know if they were looking in on us. I only ever saw it once, during my first week, and then never again. Recently the moved one to point out a window towards the garage (security i assume), and the other was completely removed. I assume that means they trust me now. I have worked for them for almost 10 months.

No, they just hid the second one now that you are comfortable. I have hired many nannies since my children were born and there is nothing worse than thinking you have an awesome nanny because she wowed you for a month or two and then finding out she has become totally lazy and useless. That is why I hide nanny cams although I tell them about 1 in plain sight. I just love seeing them go into a "unmonitored" area or rarely used room to talk on the phone or play games, etc. I fire them immediately.

PP here. No, i see it sitting upstairs on a shelf with the cord wrapped around it, that's how i know its not in use. Plus, mb has worked from home about half of the time, so she knows me pretty well. We have a better relationship than that, I even watch their home when they go on vacation and take care of their dog.