When is it too hot to take toddler out?

[Anonymous]

One mile with a stroller, possible hills? It would definitely take me an hour in 95+ degree heat! I'm not about to endanger my health by trying to push too hard.

My rule of thumb is this:
If NF provides appropriate gear to protect charge(s) from the weather, we go out. If they don't, we don't. In this circumstance, I would require a vehicle provided with a car seat, because no child should be in a stroller that long when it's that hot, especially if any part of the child is sticking out into the sun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really don't understand these parents who don't let nannies drive their charges, as if being a nanny makes them an inherently bad driver.

My first nanny was 19 and a major texter. Why would I let someone like that drive my child?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really don't understand these parents who don't let nannies drive their charges, as if being a nanny makes them an inherently bad driver.

My first nanny was 19 and a major texter. Why would I let someone like that drive my child?

That's not a nanny, that's a babysitter who cares more about texting that common sense and safety.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really don't understand these parents who don't let nannies drive their charges, as if being a nanny makes them an inherently bad driver.

My first nanny was 19 and a major texter. Why would I let someone like that drive my child?

Why in the world would you hire a "major texter" and/or keep her in your employ? Texting while driving is NOT the only danger in texting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really don't understand these parents who don't let nannies drive their charges, as if being a nanny makes them an inherently bad driver.

My first nanny was 19 and a major texter. Why would I let someone like that drive my child?

Why in the world would you hire a "major texter" and/or keep her in your employ? Texting while driving is NOT the only danger in texting.

Precisely why she was a babysitter, not a nanny. A nanny is focused on more than just a child's safety, a babysitter is happy if the kid isn't puking or dead when they hand them back to the parent.

[Anonymous]

Fellow SoCal Nanny here and even though it is almost the middle of October, man...Is it ever hot!!!! And humid.

I guess SoCal didn't get the Fall memo.

If the temperature spikes any higher than say 80-85 degrees, I would say no outdoor activities.

While I know it is beneficial to take a child outdoors, whether to get some fresh air, a change of scenery and/or avoid cabin fever, taking a child out in such extreme weather as the type us Southern Californians are experiencing now is just plain useless. Most especially if stroller walking is required.

Best to stay home. If they have a yard, you can always play in the sprinklers or in a child-sized wading pool.

Or if not, perhaps you can think of some new craft ideas to do instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fellow SoCal Nanny here and even though it is almost the middle of October, man...Is it ever hot!!!! And humid.

I guess SoCal didn't get the Fall memo.

If the temperature spikes any higher than say 80-85 degrees, I would say no outdoor activities.

While I know it is beneficial to take a child outdoors, whether to get some fresh air, a change of scenery and/or avoid cabin fever, taking a child out in such extreme weather as the type us Southern Californians are experiencing now is just plain useless. Most especially if stroller walking is required.

Best to stay home. If they have a yard, you can always play in the sprinklers or in a child-sized wading pool.

Or if not, perhaps you can think of some new craft ideas to do instead.

Playing in the tub works too! Bathing suits and pool toys makes it different enough from baths that kids have lots of fun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The preschool where I did my internship had a no outdoor policy for little ones over 85 degrees.

I personally think a mile walk pushing a stroller in 92 degree weather is too hot for you, OP.

That preschool policy is ridiculous. Kids in this area, and I'm guessing in So. Cal would be inside for months with a policy like that.

OP, I think that toddlers do fine whenever the adults are fine. So, if you're comfortable walking, then I think a toddler will be fine under a sunshade, with a sippy of water. On the other hand, I think it's absolutely reasonable to decline to walk over a mile each way when it's 90 degrees or higher. If I were your MB, I wouldn't think twice about this.

If it's on the borderline, perhaps your NF would pay for you to stop at a cafe for a cold drink and some air conditioning on the walk? Heck, maybe even one each direction.