Do nannies generally let babies CIO at naptime?

[Anonymous]

I showed up during naptime the other day and it was clear that DC was mid-CIO. DC was very upset, and we don’t do CIO at home.
Is this normal or should I intervene?

[Anonymous]

I’m a nanny and always ask during the interview what their feelings are on cio. I believe in gradual cio as part of sleep training. If you aren’t comfortable with cio, you need to let her know.

[Anonymous]

Nannies do what you tell them to do. Mine held my infant for naps until 7 months if she cried instead of just fussing. We have a well sleeping preschooler now.

[Anonymous]

If you don't want your baby to cry it out you should ABSOLUTELY intervene. And the nanny should follow your instructions!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nannies do what you tell them to do. Mine held my infant for naps until 7 months if she cried instead of just fussing. We have a well sleeping preschooler now.

Nannies do what you tell them to do- ewww

How old is your child, Op?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nannies do what you tell them to do. Mine held my infant for naps until 7 months if she cried instead of just fussing. We have a well sleeping preschooler now.

She's a sitter, not a nanny.

[Anonymous]

As a nanny, I would never use CIO.

It is a discussion you need to have with your nanny, OP. If you are opposed to CIO, tell her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a nanny, I would never use CIO.

It is a discussion you need to have with your nanny, OP. If you are opposed to CIO, tell her.

It’s nothing with letting a child CIO. This is why kids are so spoiled and whinny now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a nanny, I would never use CIO.

It is a discussion you need to have with your nanny, OP. If you are opposed to CIO, tell her.

It’s nothing with letting a child CIO. This is why kids are so spoiled and whinny now.

*wrong

[Anonymous]

Did you talk about sleep training during the interview? Have you talked about bedtime and naptime routines since then? If you haven’t, she’s going to go with whatever she’s used in the past. I use sleep lady shuffle starting around 6 months, in the absense of parent communication. However, I also refuse to go along with practices that I know are counter-productive (sleeping in the stroller, holding a 10-12 month old who doesn’t have reflux or other special needs, etc). I’m also experienced enough (and confident enough in my abilities) that I may make a suggestion if a parent voices frustration or confusion, and I can back up the suggestion with practical help.

CIO can work, but the parents and nanny need to be on the same page for a quick learning time. The best thing about the sleep lady shuffle is that it works even when the child co-sleeps at bedtime, and the whole point is that the child isn’t crying.

[Anonymous]

I’m neither for or against CIO, I’m indifferent. Babies cry, that’s what they do. Now will I hold your baby all day bc you refuse to get your baby used to self soothing and sleeping in a crib or bassinet, NO. I will snuggle and tend to your babies needs. I will check in, hold them when they cry and put them back in their crib during nap time. I will even rock the bassinet while they sleep. Some babies learn to sleep with help.

[Anonymous]

I would have fired our nanny if they let our baby cry it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I showed up during naptime the other day and it was clear that DC was mid-CIO. DC was very upset, and we don’t do CIO at home.
Is this normal or should I intervene?

CIO? Chief information officer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would have fired our nanny if they let our baby cry it out.

Your child probably runs your household.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a nanny, I would never use CIO.

It is a discussion you need to have with your nanny, OP. If you are opposed to CIO, tell her.

It’s nothing with letting a child CIO. This is why kids are so spoiled and whinny now.

Stop your whining old lady, you're not setting a great example for our kids.