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[quote=nannydebsays][quote=Anonymous]Our nanny just started this week. She's really great- trying very hard to entertain the baby. But he is overly tired and overly hungry when she leaves and the baby becomes inconsolable for hours. We have never had this problem before- he is not a colicky baby. I think it's because of change in caretaker and change in routines. I think he is not sleeping enough during the day due to a change in location of his sleep. nanny doesn't like the RNP which is understandable but that is where he has slept his whole life for naps. I hadn't pushed the idea of using it since he will eventually be transitioning out of the RNP anyway and I thought I should just let the nanny do whatever she wants since she has a lot of experience. But I think he isn't sleeping without it. I don't want to mention the screaming because I don't want to hurt her feelings. Maybe I should just suggest she use the RNP for a little while till he has gotten used to her?[/quote]

You need to have a sit down with nanny and talk together about how things are going. Reference the log sheets she is keeping (and if she isn't keeping logs, ask why not), and discuss baby's schedule with you before nanny started, tips and tricks for what worked for you, and ask her for her input as well. If you prefer he continue to sleep in the RNP, TELL HER THAT, and ask her to brainstorm with you in a few weeks on how to make the transition to a crib easier. Go over feeding, playtime, routines, sleep - check in about everything, and be honest about the issues you are seeing, as well as about how YOU care for baby. If nanny is taking a completely different direction from you, then of course there will be issues, but she may have some ideas on positive changes that can be made. And you need to share what you are comfortable with vs. what you are willing to change.

If nanny says, "I never feed babies your son's age more than every 4 hours.", and you have been feeding every 3 hours, that is an issue you need to be clear on, telling her to feed on a 3 hour schedule. If her style of play is different from yours, as long as she is playing safely, that can be let go. You get the idea.

Good luck![/quote]

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