Nanny for 3 infants

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The nannies on this board are always very quick to shoot down shares like this. My personal opinion is that they are definitely tough, but not impossible.

I'm a nanny to triplets who are 3 years old. I started with them when they came home from the hospital. I've cared for 3 other sets of infant triplets in my career. Look for someone who has experience and enjoys working with multiples.

I agree that nannies on this board are quick to shoot down shares; I am not one of them. However, I do think this particular share situation sounds like it could be a big mess.

[Anonymous]

Why not do daycare if you're fine with a 1:3 ratio?
And save a BOATLOAD of cash.

[Anonymous]

I would love this position. I have 7 years experience working in Daycare as a lead infant teacher and have had 4 infants alone and could easily do the job. It's possible to do this share op that you are asking for you just have to screen very carefully.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why not do daycare if you're fine with a 1:3 ratio?
And save a BOATLOAD of cash.

Wouldn't 3 infants in daycare add up to like $72k/yr? Doubtful it's much if any cheaper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would love this position. I have 7 years experience working in Daycare as a lead infant teacher and have had 4 infants alone and could easily do the job. It's possible to do this share op that you are asking for you just have to screen very carefully.

Obvious troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why not do daycare if you're fine with a 1:3 ratio?
And save a BOATLOAD of cash.

Wouldn't 3 infants in daycare add up to like $72k/yr? Doubtful it's much if any cheaper.

Daycare would be cheaper for both sets of parents, probably close for the twin mom, much bigger difference for the singleton's mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why not do daycare if you're fine with a 1:3 ratio?
And save a BOATLOAD of cash.

Wouldn't 3 infants in daycare add up to like $72k/yr? Doubtful it's much if any cheaper.

Daycare would be cheaper for both sets of parents, probably close for the twin mom, much bigger difference for the singleton's mom.

But these are sisters. The difference is raising the cousins together, in one of their homes, with a single caregiver who (hopefully) won't change all the time. And I would assume the twin mom would pay at least a little more since two of the babies are hers.

OP, the advice to post to multiples groups about caregivers was spot on. There are people who do this for a living who aren't your usual nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why not do daycare if you're fine with a 1:3 ratio?
And save a BOATLOAD of cash.

Wouldn't 3 infants in daycare add up to like $72k/yr? Doubtful it's much if any cheaper.

Daycare would be cheaper for both sets of parents, probably close for the twin mom, much bigger difference for the singleton's mom.

But these are sisters. The difference is raising the cousins together, in one of their homes, with a single caregiver who (hopefully) won't change all the time. And I would assume the twin mom would pay at least a little more since two of the babies are hers.

OP, the advice to post to multiples groups about caregivers was spot on. There are people who do this for a living who aren't your usual nanny.

Do you know any available good ones?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would love this position. I have 7 years experience working in Daycare as a lead infant teacher and have had 4 infants alone and could easily do the job. It's possible to do this share op that you are asking for you just have to screen very carefully.

There's a huge difference between a nanny who is comfortable staying with kids for years versus a daycare worker (sorry, not a teacher, especially not at the infant level!) who only deals with one age level. There's also a huge difference between a nanny who follows the parents' leads and works in someone's home versus a daycare worker who will discuss issues with parents but has the leeway to do whatever she wants and works in her own home or a center.

There are many parents who aren't comfortable with daycare. Kids get rashes from being left in dirty diapers, they don't get held enough, etc. I'm not saying that all daycare centers are bad, but coming online to say that you can do it without ever meeting the parents and without knowing if any of the infants have colic or any other issues? That's just foolish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would love this position. I have 7 years experience working in Daycare as a lead infant teacher and have had 4 infants alone and could easily do the job. It's possible to do this share op that you are asking for you just have to screen very carefully.

There's a huge difference between a nanny who is comfortable staying with kids for years versus a daycare worker (sorry, not a teacher, especially not at the infant level!) who only deals with one age level. There's also a huge difference between a nanny who follows the parents' leads and works in someone's home versus a daycare worker who will discuss issues with parents but has the leeway to do whatever she wants and works in her own home or a center.

There are many parents who aren't comfortable with daycare. Kids get rashes from being left in dirty diapers, they don't get held enough, etc. I'm not saying that all daycare centers are bad, but coming online to say that you can do it without ever meeting the parents and without knowing if any of the infants have colic or any other issues? That's just foolish.

You know, she's nothing but a troll? I recognize her constant rant, "Sure, you can find someone like that!" She doesn't have a clue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would love this position. I have 7 years experience working in Daycare as a lead infant teacher and have had 4 infants alone and could easily do the job. It's possible to do this share op that you are asking for you just have to screen very carefully.

Obvious troll.

How am I a troll? It could be done, I have done it for years. I'm sorry if I'm comfortable working with multiple children I have a degree in child development. As I stated it can be done OP just needs to screen carefully for the right person.

[Anonymous]

This would be even more disastrous if one baby is high needs. I've never taken care of three babies but even in shares with two babies, I'm always lucky to get one easy going baby and one who cries all the time. I've always been able to work it out but that takes time. OP, I'm sure there's an awesome nanny out there willing to take this on but I don't think it's a great idea. If you're paying $30 an hour and you split 2:1; your sister is better off hiring her own nanny for $20 an hour. This would not financially benefit het at all and babies won't get the attention they need. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

[Anonymous]

Depending on your maternity leave situations, you might also consider two people (either two paid people, or nanny + 1 mom) for the first six months, then transition to a regular share when the infants are a little older and on a schedule.

A newborn care specialist would only expect to work for the first few months, anyway.

And for everyone talking about saving money/not saving money, I think all of the advantages of nanny care would make this worthwhile.

[Anonymous]

I would love this position! I've worked with 4 sets of twins and 3 sets of triplets. I also ran a licensed home daycare with 3 infants, 3 toddlers and 2 school-age. I recently got my certification as a Postpartum Doula for Multiples.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would love this position! I've worked with 4 sets of twins and 3 sets of triplets. I also ran a licensed home daycare with 3 infants, 3 toddlers and 2 school-age. I recently got my certification as a Postpartum Doula for Multiples.

Which county gave you that license? You sound like a story teller.