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[quote=Anonymous]We have a nanny that comes twice a week for a few hours each day. Upon hiring for the position our requirements were engaging with our toddler, light house keeping and general childcare duties. I'd even expressed that we'd like for him to play outside, go on strolls/to the park frequently (meaning at least once a week) for about 20-30 mins which is the perfect amount of time to be outside, in my opinion. We'd even explained that we were letting our previous nanny go due to not being engaged with him during the day in the house and never getting him outside of the house. We do not allow or require our nanny to drive anywhere.

I need some advice, my nanny has already made it known (after being with us for a few months) that the heat/humid bothers her this was not mentioned when we hired her otherwise we wouldn't of! At the time I didn't say much because she still takes DS out when I suggest it such as "it would be nice for you to take him out for a bit today" and she does. Its been about 3 weeks since she'd taken him out and I just noticed even though I do work from home. So today before she shows up she sent me a text saying "if its not too hot would you like me to take him out"? I replied, "yes that would be wonderful and ideally I'd like for him to be taken outside at least once a week for 20-30 mins" and I would also buy a portable fan/spray bottle and if she has any suggestions in regards to staying cool. She responded by saying she is concerned about the heat but she will start dressing appropriately sunscreen/shorts/tank if I'm not concerned with DS being outside.

My DS loves to be outside and I don't think 20 mins is going to harm him he dresses appropriately, uses sun screen and has a juice cup to go. Honestly, it sounds like my nanny is making this about her comfortability (sp?) and that upsets me. She also asked if she is able to take him to a lake (which requires driving) in which I explained we weren't comfortable with him being driven anywhere and she seems taken back. If she doesn't even want to take him around the neighborhood why would she suggest taking him to the lake?

Anyways, I need advice. Aside from that she is great with DS! [/quote]

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