Reasonable to ask vaccinated nanny to mask inside my home in light of the delta variant?

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it doesn't seem very practical nor likely to prevent infection, since your toddler is going to be in such close contact for a really extended time and not understand things like "don't grab nanny's mask and then immediately put your fist in your mouth." I know it sucks because delta is spiking, which may have changed your risk calculations versus even just a couple of weeks ago, but my personal opinion is you'd be better off trying to reduce your household's other sources of risk as well as asking your nanny what she's comfortable doing in her personal life to reduce risk. For example, no library books/visits, only outdoor activities, no playdates, playgrounds only if they're empty, masks at XYZ types of activities, or whatever else gets you to a threshold you're comfortable with and that she can live with.

Wanted to add: temp check every morning before she comes to work, covid test before returning to work after holidays if she has met up with anyone. The things that helped last year before a vaccine was available still work now if cases get too high for comfort.

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I'm a nanny who sees multiple families each week. Since I go to several homes a week for work, I decided to start wearing a mask when working last July. All the families have been fine with this. In June, things were looking better so I had stopped (in homes where I knew parents were comfortable with me being unmasked) but started again in August because of Delta and knowing that being vaccinated doesn't prevent us getting the vaccine. I would have no problem at all and understand the concern.

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Good for you PP . You sound like an intelligent nanny who’s aware of what’s going on . Funny because our pediatrician warned us to mask at home and have the nanny mask because a lot of families were coming in with baby positive for covid and nanny positive for covid . No matter what anyone says about being “careful” no one is 100% . Everyone is doing things that are at their risk level so nothing is perfect .

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I would want my vaccinated nanny to mask the way I mask. I don’t wear a mask in my own home but I do when I’m indoors in all public places.

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While indoors I think it's okay to ask the caregiver to wear a mask in your home during these scary times

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny who sees multiple families each week. Since I go to several homes a week for work, I decided to start wearing a mask when working last July. All the families have been fine with this. In June, things were looking better so I had stopped (in homes where I knew parents were comfortable with me being unmasked) but started again in August because of Delta and knowing that being vaccinated doesn't prevent us getting the vaccine. I would have no problem at all and understand the concern.

This is what we have been doing, and now we all mask up when the babysitter comes over. She works in a school during the week, and we have one kid in school, the other at home.

Masks are not hard, people. Being on a vent or knowing you infected grandma is much worse.

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Anonymous wrote:My nanny and I both wear masks in the household . It is not unreasonable to ask and it is indeed in the best interest of the safety of your child . Who cares about recognizing faces if your child contracts covid and gets very ill or dies from it ? But I agree making this clear in advance during the interview is more reasonable .

Totally agree with this. Many people lack an understanding of breakthrough cases.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nanny and I both wear masks in the household . It is not unreasonable to ask and it is indeed in the best interest of the safety of your child . Who cares about recognizing faces if your child contracts covid and gets very ill or dies from it ? But I agree making this clear in advance during the interview is more reasonable .

This is not wise, PP. Your child will have significant delays because of it. If nanny is vaccinated and cautious, even if she contracted break through covid her viral load would be so small so as not to infect your child. Please rethink this decision.

What you just said about viral load in the vaccinated is a complete lie. Try again, with real sources this time. DP.

Viral load is exactly the same as an unvaccinated person therfore exposing your baby. I wouldn't take chances. Some really ignorant people here.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny who sees multiple families each week. Since I go to several homes a week for work, I decided to start wearing a mask when working last July. All the families have been fine with this. In June, things were looking better so I had stopped (in homes where I knew parents were comfortable with me being unmasked) but started again in August because of Delta and knowing that being vaccinated doesn't prevent us getting the vaccine. I would have no problem at all and understand the concern.

You sound incredibly responsible. Good on you!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny who sees multiple families each week. Since I go to several homes a week for work, I decided to start wearing a mask when working last July. All the families have been fine with this. In June, things were looking better so I had stopped (in homes where I knew parents were comfortable with me being unmasked) but started again in August because of Delta and knowing that being vaccinated doesn't prevent us getting the vaccine. I would have no problem at all and understand the concern.

You sound incredibly responsible. Good on you!

Exactly!

And to other PPs, amazing how so many view masking as the biggest hardship in life! geez

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no, not reasonable.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a nanny who sees multiple families each week. Since I go to several homes a week for work, I decided to start wearing a mask when working last July. All the families have been fine with this. In June, things were looking better so I had stopped (in homes where I knew parents were comfortable with me being unmasked) but started again in August because of Delta and knowing that being vaccinated doesn't prevent us getting the vaccine. I would have no problem at all and understand the concern.

This is what we have been doing, and now we all mask up when the babysitter comes over. She works in a school during the week, and we have one kid in school, the other at home.

Masks are not hard, people. Being on a vent or knowing you infected grandma is much worse.

So true !!! Wearing a mask is not hard , just be fair and wear one too when you’re around your nanny .

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Anonymous wrote:I'd love to see the credentials of everyone claiming that mask wearing leads to developmental delays. OR even just one credible research study...oh wait...

How do you imagine a toddler learns to speak?

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No.