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[quote=Anonymous]Our baby just started at a nanny share which is being hosted at the other couple's home. He's a really easy going baby, BUT he does not give great eating or sleeping cues, and doesn't just fall asleep like many babies seem to do. Getting him to nap takes some work (quiet, dark space and winding down time prior), but is essential for his nighttime sleep (and general health, I believe, at this age). So far the nanny hasn't been getting him to nap much (maybe 15 - 30 mins twice per day) and also hasn't been feeding him enough, so he comes home strung out and starving. I realize this is the first week, and it takes time to adjust, but I'm not sure what to do. I've tried to set up a nice quiet and dark space for him to nap in their home (with sound machine, lovey, sleep sack, etc.) but she hasn't been using it. With two small babies it may just not be feasible for her to put him down there, but he doesn't nap with noise and distraction (unlike the other baby who can and will nap anywhere). I feel guilty because he's obviously having a hard time and also because I don't know how to help the nanny. I'm also exhausted because he's been up every 30 mins - 2 hrs at night since starting the share, I think partly because he's overtired and partly because he's now getting most of his calories in at night. I've tried "tanking him up" in the morning before I drop him off and when he comes home, but that doesn't seem to be working. Does anyone with nanny share experience have any ideas or tips? I'm worried my baby may just not be the right fit for that environment and nanny, but I really want it to work out.[/quote]

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