Our nanny is badass!

[Anonymous]

Whlie the rest of DC was cowering indoors yesterday, she bundled up herself and the baby, and went for an hourlong walk. Fresh air for the baby, no cabin fever for her, baby slept great afterwards.

Just wanted to put this out there how much I appreciate her.

[Anonymous]

Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

I’m glad that my families preferred we stayed inside since I have an infant and toddler. We’re in DC as well and around our normal outdoor time (10:30-12:45) it felt like 10 degrees- no thanks; and we still had a blast! Puzzles, paint, crafts, dress up, music— you name it!

P.s they still slept good (2.5 & 3 hours).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

Sorry, that's silly. There are whole countries where winter temperature stays at 20 and below for three plus months. Do you think children stay inside all winter long? Or do they simply own the the gear necessary to be comfortable in this weather?

31 degrees is basically just only freezing, it's ridiculous to say it's dangerous. You'd think the entire youth of Scandinavia is tottering on the brink...

[Anonymous]

OP, you have a good nanny. It was freaking cold yesterday, we took a small walk outside, but not an hour. Good for her for getting out. But as PP mentioned, I wouldn’t do an hour outside. And I get out every day. It’s a rare day that we don’t get out because the weather is “bad”. But an hour is too long in this weather.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

I’m glad that my families preferred we stayed inside since I have an infant and toddler. We’re in DC as well and around our normal outdoor time (10:30-12:45) it felt like 10 degrees- no thanks; and we still had a blast! Puzzles, paint, crafts, dress up, music— you name it!

P.s they still slept good (2.5 & 3 hours).

PS: I'm praising my nanny, not dumping on you! no need to feel defensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

I’m glad that my families preferred we stayed inside since I have an infant and toddler. We’re in DC as well and around our normal outdoor time (10:30-12:45) it felt like 10 degrees- no thanks; and we still had a blast! Puzzles, paint, crafts, dress up, music— you name it!

P.s they still slept good (2.5 & 3 hours).

PS: I'm praising my nanny, not dumping on you! no need to feel defensive.

Not at all being defensive. And yes, that is the perk of having a nanny, you set the rules, right? But according to the state(s), what I said is correct, and what school systems in DC, MD and VA follow. An hour + outside with a child in 10 degree weather in my opinion is dumb. When it’s that cold you get creative, arrange play dates or go somewhere else indoors (like an Museum) to prevent cabin fever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, you have a good nanny. It was freaking cold yesterday, we took a small walk outside, but not an hour. Good for her for getting out. But as PP mentioned, I wouldn’t do an hour outside. And I get out every day. It’s a rare day that we don’t get out because the weather is “bad”. But an hour is too long in this weather.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

I’m glad that my families preferred we stayed inside since I have an infant and toddler. We’re in DC as well and around our normal outdoor time (10:30-12:45) it felt like 10 degrees- no thanks; and we still had a blast! Puzzles, paint, crafts, dress up, music— you name it!

P.s they still slept good (2.5 & 3 hours).

PS: I'm praising my nanny, not dumping on you! no need to feel defensive.

Not at all being defensive. And yes, that is the perk of having a nanny, you set the rules, right? But according to the state(s), what I said is correct, and what school systems in DC, MD and VA follow. An hour + outside with a child in 10 degree weather in my opinion is dumb. When it’s that cold you get creative, arrange play dates or go somewhere else indoors (like an Museum) to prevent cabin fever.

A young baby doesn't need play dates or museums.

Do you think babies in Scandinavia spend all winter indoors?

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21537988

This is my favorite quote:

"When the temperature drops to -15C we always cover the prams with blankets."

Minus 15 Centigrade is 5 F.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whlie the rest of DC was cowering indoors yesterday, she bundled up herself and the baby, and went for an hourlong walk. Fresh air for the baby, no cabin fever for her, baby slept great afterwards.

Just wanted to put this out there how much I appreciate her.

Pay her more!!

[Anonymous]

This discussion comes up every winter and every summer. What’s too hot? What’s too cold? I don’t coddle my charges, but I also don’t expose them unnecessarily to preventable harm. If it’s 100+, they’re in the shade or inside. If it’s under 15, they’re in the sunlight and moving. No more than an hour in extreme heat for toddlers/preschoolers, no more than 30 minutes for infants. I trust 5+yo to tell me when they’re too cold or need to go in to use the bathroom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

I’m glad that my families preferred we stayed inside since I have an infant and toddler. We’re in DC as well and around our normal outdoor time (10:30-12:45) it felt like 10 degrees- no thanks; and we still had a blast! Puzzles, paint, crafts, dress up, music— you name it!

P.s they still slept good (2.5 & 3 hours).

PS: I'm praising my nanny, not dumping on you! no need to feel defensive.

Not at all being defensive. And yes, that is the perk of having a nanny, you set the rules, right? But according to the state(s), what I said is correct, and what school systems in DC, MD and VA follow. An hour + outside with a child in 10 degree weather in my opinion is dumb. When it’s that cold you get creative, arrange play dates or go somewhere else indoors (like an Museum) to prevent cabin fever.

A young baby doesn't need play dates or museums.

Do you think babies in Scandinavia spend all winter indoors?

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21537988

This is my favorite quote:

"When the temperature drops to -15C we always cover the prams with blankets."

Minus 15 Centigrade is 5 F.

stay


Not pp but I think you’re missing the point. An hour in 10 degree weather is way to long for a infant to be outside. Infants need stimulation, period. I’m pretty active with my charges but even I was struggling walking from the metro. Kudos to your nanny for going outside and kudos those who didn’t put their charges in front of the tv and created activities.

[Anonymous]

I live where the weather if often hits low negatives. I certainly didn’t/ don’t wait inside Until the weather is warmer (in 5 months or so). Dress appropriately, watch the time.

Sounds lovely ie you have an awesome nanny, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

I’m glad that my families preferred we stayed inside since I have an infant and toddler. We’re in DC as well and around our normal outdoor time (10:30-12:45) it felt like 10 degrees- no thanks; and we still had a blast! Puzzles, paint, crafts, dress up, music— you name it!

P.s they still slept good (2.5 & 3 hours).

PS: I'm praising my nanny, not dumping on you! no need to feel defensive.

Not at all being defensive. And yes, that is the perk of having a nanny, you set the rules, right? But according to the state(s), what I said is correct, and what school systems in DC, MD and VA follow. An hour + outside with a child in 10 degree weather in my opinion is dumb. When it’s that cold you get creative, arrange play dates or go somewhere else indoors (like an Museum) to prevent cabin fever.

A young baby doesn't need play dates or museums.

Do you think babies in Scandinavia spend all winter indoors?

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21537988

This is my favorite quote:

"When the temperature drops to -15C we always cover the prams with blankets."

Minus 15 Centigrade is 5 F.

A Canadian friend of mine said that when she was growing up, people would bundle the babies up and stick their bassinet on the front porch. The cold air was considered healthy!

The fact that schools *around here* don't let kids go outside for recess if the temperature is below freezing does not mean that it's dangerous (I grew up being sent outside to play in much colder temps). You can decide that you'd rather not go outside, fine, but it isn't dangerous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well anyone with children should know and most child caregivers know that anything under 31 degrees is considered dangerous and children shouldn’t be out longer than 15-20 mintues (use your judgement). Anything below 20 is even more dangerous.

I’m glad that my families preferred we stayed inside since I have an infant and toddler. We’re in DC as well and around our normal outdoor time (10:30-12:45) it felt like 10 degrees- no thanks; and we still had a blast! Puzzles, paint, crafts, dress up, music— you name it!

P.s they still slept good (2.5 & 3 hours).

PS: I'm praising my nanny, not dumping on you! no need to feel defensive.

Not at all being defensive. And yes, that is the perk of having a nanny, you set the rules, right? But according to the state(s), what I said is correct, and what school systems in DC, MD and VA follow. An hour + outside with a child in 10 degree weather in my opinion is dumb. When it’s that cold you get creative, arrange play dates or go somewhere else indoors (like an Museum) to prevent cabin fever.

A young baby doesn't need play dates or museums.

Do you think babies in Scandinavia spend all winter indoors?

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21537988

This is my favorite quote:

"When the temperature drops to -15C we always cover the prams with blankets."

Minus 15 Centigrade is 5 F.

A Canadian friend of mine said that when she was growing up, people would bundle the babies up and stick their bassinet on the front porch. The cold air was considered healthy!

The fact that schools *around here* don't let kids go outside for recess if the temperature is below freezing does not mean that it's dangerous (I grew up being sent outside to play in much colder temps). You can decide that you'd rather not go outside, fine, but it isn't dangerous.

Maybe the word hazardous would have been better. Who cares. We all know the ones who be outside in the cold stay warm everyone!

[Anonymous]

Lady please your nanny went to a friends house for play date
You really think people want to be out when it’s that cold?
If that’s the case truly you should give her a pay raise