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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I totally understand. My charge was about 7 months when this was really a big issue.  MB works from home in an upstairs office and exclusively breastfeeds. The baby has never had a bottle and will not take a pacifier. MB insisted on letting her fall asleep while feeding and transferring her to crib for naps. Problem was when she woke up too soon, she was completely unable to soothe herself and was very upset. MB believes in never letting a baby cry and instant reassurance at all times which was tough with a baby who was simply really tired. I had a sit down talk with MB and DB and brought my concerns to them as a nanny. I suggested that we always wake baby if she falls asleep while feeding. I then take her through our nap time ritual, get her lovie, turn down the lights, turn on her white noise, etc. I then put her down for her nap. It was about a week of hell but she is now a great happier at 9 months. I say you definitely have to be honest with MB and give your feedback. As a nanny, it is never our job to tell MB what is right, but suggestions and feedback are a good thing. They hired us as professionals for that feedback.
Good luck![/quote]

It's interesting that my view is completely opposite. What's the point of hiring a professional if you can't depend on her to tell you what's "right", at least in her opinion? What do you feel makes you a professional?

This is exactly the reason why parents need to carefully consider if they really want an "experienced professional nanny".  Most parents have no clue what that means. Many of them would in fact much prefer a sitter who is there to be a warm body and follow simple daily instructions.

Parents who prefer not "train" a new person, will opt for the higher priced professional nanny who knows how to do her job. The wise parent will seek to learn how she does her job, and then see if it's a viable match, or not.

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PP here, I definitely disagree with you. I have been a professional nanny for 15 years now, am premature infant care certified through a very reputable children's hospital, have been with 5 families in that time, all whom I have great relationships with to this day. I would definitely consider myself an experienced professional nanny. I would say my MB would also say the same. 
I work for a fairly high power family, make a very competitive wage, have great benefits, and am highly respected by my MB and DB.. [b]I do not know many parents who want a nanny to come in and tell them how to raise their child. As a nanny, I always offer suggestions and advice based on my experience and education in the child development field,  create daily routine, create a safe and nurturing environment, etc.  At the end of the day, as a nanny, the parents are still the parents and it is their say how things are done. There is NO right or wrong way to do things (within reason of safety of course) when it comes to raising a child. There are many styles and techniques and it is my job to be educated on them on as a professional nanny. I prefer to work with parents as opposed to just do my own thing and let the parents do theirs.[/b] That is one quality in a family that would be the best match for me. I am very lucky and have been a great fit with all of the families I have worked with. [/quote]

This is the best description I've seen of my ideal nanny and how I'd hope he/she would approach their relationship/partnership w/ me (MB).  You sound like a great, experienced, competent and confident nanny.  This is the kind of person I can imagine commanding the $20+ jobs.[/quote]

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