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[quote=Anonymous]Honestly, I think any nanny, young and healthy even, would get major burn out working such hours.

21:18 gave some great + sound advice.

Another option would be to split the nannies.

Perhaps have two nannies.

One works two days a week, the other works the other two or three days. This will ensure a refreshed nanny who will not get bored and just burned out weekly.

However, if that is not a viable option OP, then yes, keep your nanny happy and content and make a HUGE effort to do so.

Give her permission to take your child out during the day, it would be just cruel to make her stay in the house or confine her to just around the block for such a long time period. Give her complete autonomy in planning the day, of course abiding by certain times for meals and naps. Limit household tasks and encourage her to rest when baby naps.

Whenever possible, give her free time off yet still pay her for it. Give thanks to her often and let her know you appreciate all she does on a regular basis. That is very important because us nannies love hearing how much we are appreciated. This never gets old. :)[/quote]

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