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[quote=nannydebsays]If this is for real, you have hired a barely competent babysitter. She sounds horrid, and you could surely do better.

I do think when you hire your new nanny you should absolutely let her take baby on BABY FOCUSED outings. Babies learn by experiencing the world around them, and by having loving, interactive caregivers. I am not sure "the mall" is a good choice, but a music class, a library, a playground or the zoo would be good places to go.

Just for reference, here's a typical day with a 7 month old in my care:

Firstly, I talk to my charges. I narrate our day, ask questions and wait for "answers", sing and read books

-Wake up, bottle, food
-I clean up, baby plays briefly in exersaucer. 
-Check to see if laundry needs to be done while carrying baby with me
-Floor time with music playing. NO SCREENS. Use toys to encourage baby to creep/crawl
-Nap. I transfer laundry or do other quick chores, prep lunch, and check my phone/make calls
-Wake up, bottle, food
-I clean up, baby does independent play on a nearby blanket with some toys
-Outside for fresh air or an activity
-Nap
-Bottle
-Books and music, more outside time, etc.
-Catnap if needed
-Welcome parent home.[/quote]

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