Nanny safety

[Anonymous]

We hired a new nanny and she came highly recommended by the family who had her before us .
She is very kind to my kids which I appreciate greatly and often helps around the house since I’m home on maternity leave and have to feed the baby often .
I’m a little concerned because it seems she is not up to date on infant safety guidelines .
I caught her holding my 2 month old in a rocking chair and doZing off. I confronted her about it and she apologized and then I caught her doing it two more times while reading my 2 year old a story after she came home from school.
She also continues to put blankets around my infant in the pack n play , the crib etc . I explained how this is a no-no when it comes to SIDS risk but it continues to happen along with her draping a blanket over the crib to block light out !?
I explained we have a sleep sack that is safe to use and she can just close the blinds to block out sunlight .
I’m not sure whether I should continue with her or not . Would love the advice of other parents and nannies .

[Anonymous]

How does she respond when you correct these things? That would color how I'd proceed.

[Anonymous]

She always seems concerned and acts like she is listening but then it happens again . Like this morning we had a long talk about SIDS and blankets and then she placed my infant in the pack n play accessory with a blanket wrapped around him again and turned away to play with my toddler . I noted to her we discussed this morning not using blankets and she said well it’s cold and you don’t need to be so nervous . It kind of seems like a red flag to me .

[Anonymous]

Definite red flag. Not only does she not listen to you when you make a direct request, she thinks your directives are wrong. And this is when you’re home, OP. Imagine how she will work her will when you aren’t around!

I’m sorry and I know it sucks, but you need to start looking for a new nanny.

[Anonymous]

She is endangering your child’s life. She is not listening to you. She is deliberately disobeying you. She needs to go right now.

[Anonymous]

Troll. If she was highly recommended by former employers then she did not do these things and if she didn't do them then, she isn't going to do them now!

[Anonymous]

Why would I troll with an issue like this ? Original poster here . Her previous family had older kids maybe that is why she is so not up to date on baby safety

[Anonymous]

Whether she agrees w/your way of doing things or not, as your employee she needs to follow your instructions.

If she refuses - then yes, send her on her merry way & find a good, solid replacement stat.

Like another poster mentioned, imagine what she will do when you return back to work + she is left to work alone!

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the helpful posts I am speaking to other nannies and will let her go

[Anonymous]

I would let her go. This is behavior you might briefly tolerate from a well-meaning family member who is caring for your children for free. Not from a professional child care giver. There are better options. I would have fired immediately upon discovering my caregiver sleeping in a rocker with my baby. Huge risk to your child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for the helpful posts I am speaking to other nannies and will let her go

I am happy you are doing this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for the helpful posts I am speaking to other nannies and will let her go

I am happy you are doing this.

+1. Nanny here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for the helpful posts I am speaking to other nannies and will let her go

I am happy you are doing this.

+1. Nanny here.

+2, career nanny here.