Differences

[Anonymous]

I, the mother, want my toddler to have as many varieties of foods as possible. She is 1.5. I want to introduce her to as much variety, texture and spices as possible. I am not concerned with processed foods or pre-made foods.

Our nanny wants her to have the most nutritious fresh food available. She gives DD avocado and steamed vegetables every day. Her snacks are homemade full-fat yogurt and fresh fruit every day. She makes her Irish oatmeal (not instant) and stewed fresh fruit every morning. She does not like giving DD any processed food or anything that isn't homemade but has no problem giving her the same foods (if she likes them and will eat them) everyday.

I completely understand the nanny's reasoning and also realize that the nanny is taking an approach that is harder and more work for her.

Do we have the best of both worlds here or is this something we need to come to an agreement about? I give DD dinner every night and all meals on weekends.

TIA

[Anonymous]

I definitely think you have "the best of both worlds" here, OP. The nanny is getting some good nutrition into DD while you are getting in the variety.

You have a situation that works - don't mess with it!

[Anonymous]

Kiss the nanny's feet and get a life.
Hope you're paying her at least $25/hr.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kiss the nanny's feet and get a life.
Hope you're paying her at least $25/hr.

OP here and please understand that this is not a criticism of our nanny. I am asking if the two very different approaches to eating can work. I respect our nanny's position and know the additional work she puts into it.

[Anonymous]

Very healthy for your child to have the different approaches to food.

"My nanny gives my child too many fresh fruits and vegetables", said no mother... ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Very healthy for your child to have the different approaches to food.

"My nanny gives my child too many fresh fruits and vegetables", said no mother... ever.

I disagree with this. The children I nanny for only like eating fruit and vegetables. It is a very unhealthy diet if you ask me.

[Anonymous]

Kiss the nanny's feet and get a life.
Hope you're paying her at least $25/hr.

This thread is not about money. It's about food.

Try to restrain yourself and post your nasty comments on the many threads about nanny rates.

It's tiresome to read your boring insults on every thread.

[Anonymous]

I think it's completely fine to ask your nanny to include more variety in her diet. I give my charges fresh fruits and vegetables every day as well but try to give them a wide variety of different ones. I also try to give them a wide variety of main courses and side dishes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's completely fine to ask your nanny to include more variety in her diet. I give my charges fresh fruits and vegetables every day as well but try to give them a wide variety of different ones. I also try to give them a wide variety of main courses and side dishes.

I disagree. Why mess with something that works? The child gets good, solid nutrition from the nanny and variety from the mother.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's completely fine to ask your nanny to include more variety in her diet. I give my charges fresh fruits and vegetables every day as well but try to give them a wide variety of different ones. I also try to give them a wide variety of main courses and side dishes.

I disagree. Why mess with something that works? The child gets good, solid nutrition from the nanny and variety from the mother.

+1 You have a great system with your nanny. Don't f with it.

[Anonymous]

Let sleeping dogs lie. I have wound up in a similar situation, being as mindful as possible about offering 95% whole/fresh/unprocessed foods, in part because I know my em

[Anonymous]

Pp cont: employers do a lot of processed foods and few veggies/fruit on weekends. I figure it all balances out in the end, and little one doesn't constantly beg me for fast food, so kids adapt to different styles with food, just like with everything else.

[Anonymous]

Are you the Mom who wants the nanny to make enough food to last the weekend? It sure sounds like you.
You need to LET. IT. GO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you the Mom who wants the nanny to make enough food to last the weekend? It sure sounds like you.
You need to LET. IT. GO.

No - that was me and I didn't post thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Kiss the nanny's feet and get a life.
Hope you're paying her at least $25/hr.

This thread is not about money. It's about food.

Try to restrain yourself and post your nasty comments on the many threads about nanny rates.

It's tiresome to read your boring insults on every thread.

If you're fortunate enough to land a nanny like OP did, you should know it's wise to compensate her accordingly. Very important so the nanny doesn't need to consider better offers.