Anonymous wrote:Yes, you could fire her but I do have some advice for you here OP.

Since your child has this drooling issue and needs this special care or he will get a rash, I would say he has a special need since this is something unique that a nanny would have to keep on top of vs. a nanny caring for a typical child.

So keep in mind that if you want to hire someone else, and you expect someone to be more competent, I suggest you offer a higher wage, something more in line for what you would pay for a special needs child.

Because caring for a baby is a tough job in itself. And to remember this is only another thing to remember. And if forgotten, it sounds like it can have detrimental effects so it is only fair to offer more in compensation.

Anonymous wrote:Well, on one hand the drooling issue is a short term think and your son is almost certainly coming to the end of the time when this will be an issue.

But, a nanny who expressly disregards my repeated instructions (regardless of the issue) is a serious concern. I would worry about what else isn't being done. I'd worry about my wishes being followed, about the level of care being given to the child (a good nanny won't want the child in her care to be breaking out in rashes routinely!!), etc...

So while I wouldn't just say that not using a bib is a fireable offense, not following your repeatedly stated directions, and being negligent with care in a way that is repeatedly leading to rashes is.

Bummer.

Anonymous wrote:that is insane. your child is not special needs, OP. PP is crazy.

I am a nanny and I would consider this a fireable offense if it has been going on for months and the issue has been raised multiple times. there's no reason she should (a) be ignoring your clearly stated wishes and (b) ignoring something that is clearly discomforting to a child.

the PP that said bibs disrupt mobility is silly, also. bibs are just fine on a baby and will keep him clean and happy

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, you could fire her but I do have some advice for you here OP.

Since your child has this drooling issue and needs this special care or he will get a rash, I would say he has a special need since this is something unique that a nanny would have to keep on top of vs. a nanny caring for a typical child.

So keep in mind that if you want to hire someone else, and you expect someone to be more competent, I suggest you offer a higher wage, something more in line for what you would pay for a special needs child.

Because caring for a baby is a tough job in itself. And to remember this is only another thing to remember. And if forgotten, it sounds like it can have detrimental effects so it is only fair to offer more in compensation.

You're comparing excessive drooling to a special needs child?

Anonymous wrote:I would be upset too, OP. This doesn't seem that different than letting the baby sit around in a wet diaper and get diaper rash. It sounds like you've already brought the issue to her attention. Also sounds like the soaked onesies are clearly visible, so she either doesn't notice or doesn't care about his comfort.

You have no way to know from this post, but I'm actually pretty laid back. The more I think about this though, the more upset I think I'd be. There's no reason for your baby to have to sit around in wet clothes, regardless of where the moisture comes from. I feel like a truly loving person would not need repeated direction on this. I'd give one more warning, then let her go.