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[quote=nannydebsays]1) No. You only finger sweep after back blows/tummy thrusts, and then only if you can clearly see the food.

1)a) My understanding is that unless the person choking is expressing they are unable to breathe, you watch and wait to see if they clear the obstruction themselves. With an infant/toddler, you may not wait too long to start back blows and tummy thrusts, but I do think you let them try.

2) There should be Red Cross classes taught in Spanish available if you live in a large metro area. Find a class, give nanny 2 or 3 dates to choose from, pay for the class, and send her. Ask to see her completion card.

3) I would strongly suggest you and she attend private tutoring with a person who speaks excellent English and Spanish, preferably a native Spanish speaker. You need to know at the very least basic Spanish, including several useful childcare related sentences. Nanny needs to know as much English as possible.

If you are not comfortable with her ability to handle any sort of emergency issue, are you at home 100% of the time with her and your child? If not, what is your contingency plan if the pediatrician needs to be called? Are you confident nanny can read and understand medication instructions and other essential directions? If not, you might need to consider whether she is the best nanny for your child.[/quote]

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