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[quote=Anonymous]I agree that she's probably sensing your stress, so try to remain as calm as possible, even when she's crying.

Some babies (and kids) are easier than others, and yes, some you will just bond less with. While it may get easier, as another pp suggested, it may not. You've already being with her 4 months so if it's been this way the whole time with little improvement it's not looking promising.

I've been a nanny for 15 years, always starting at age 2-5 months and staying through preschool. I've had two infants that were more difficult than most. They also were set off by every little tiny thing and would cry inconsolably no matter what I did. I stuck it out with both families for more than 2 years each, but they just changed from difficult babies to difficult toddlers. In my experience working with them was difficult because of their personal dispositions, but also because, no matter how good I was at keeping a calm exterior, being around them for more than a few hours just frazzled my nerves (which they could sense), AND, both of those factors together caused us to bond less over time which further exacerbated the situation.

Since you're not happy and they aren't paying you well, my advice is: get out. [/quote]

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