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[quote=Anonymous]Apologies if this topic has been recently covered--I did a bit of searching and didn't see it come up.

I will be a first-time mom in mid-Oct. and will have maternity leave for 18 weeks.  After that, we are undecided about what we want to do.  SO might stay at home, or we will send LO to daycare or get a nannyshare.

I don't know much about nannyshares, but don't want to ask my friends/co-workers with kids, because I'd like to not announce for a while yet--at least 4 weeks, maybe longer.

In the meantime, I want to make sure I know how early I need to look for potential nannyshare options, and learn about what is involved in sharing a nanny.

To that end, if anyone has any knowledge on the below questions, I'd really appreciate your insight.

1. How much does it cost to nannyshare?  We would have one infant (~3-4 months), and we want other children there for socialization, but probably not too many--1 or 2 max.  It seems like the going rate is $20-25/hour, split between the families as they deem appropriate.  Is that correct?

2. Is it normal to have full-time care with the other child, or does the nanny usually go to one home 1/2 the time, and to another the other 1/2 the time?  Does this affect the nanny's salary at all?

3. What are the normal hours for a nanny?  7-6? 8-6? Are most nannies flexible?

4. How early should I look for a nannyshare before their services are needed?

5. Any tips on how to find a good nanny?  Besides checking references?

Thanks in advance for your help.  [/quote]

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