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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Play dates that she has arranged? Why would a 6 month old baby be having playdates? What do the babies do? Sit and stare at each other, swap toys the drool on?

Yes you are probably pushing it with what you think she should be doing. Maybe your “top dollar” rate is giving you anxiety and making you obsess over getting  every dime out of someone when what really matters is that she snuggles your baby throughout the day, uses a loving tone with him and makes him feel safe and happy since his mommy leaves him everyday for a job where she can be replaced. Teaching can come later.  But yes reading books, naming things out loud, blowing bubbles and even baby sign language is good but not 75 percent of his waking hours. You wouldn’t even be doing that yourself.

Why are you leaving your baby that is not even a year old anyway? The first 3 years of a child’s life is so important and the brain is developing. Shouldn’t all the influence and nurturing be coming from the parents instead during this time?[/quote]

Oh FFS!  Stop being so critical!  Lots of people have careers that they can't, or don't want to, walk away from. That is an inspiration to their children. That pays for college, houseing, food, activities, etc. OP, please ignore anyone critical of your choices; you can't please everyone. And because of people like you who have a career that they love, I can also have a career that I love. I absolutely hate it when people bash other people's parenting choices, minus neglect of course.

OP, she should absolutely be reading and engaging with your child. Some quiet play? Of course, but it sounds like it may be mostly quiet play, with isn't ideal for development. And any nanny who thinks reading to a baby is unnecessary should not be a nanny, period. I would talk to her. I have always responded well when my bosses brought something to my attention and expect open and honest lines of communication. This is a team effort to raise YOUR child the very best way possible. Nanny won't do things exactly like you, but she should take your guidance and be the very best nanny she can be to your child. So I would start by speaking with her. If that doesn't go well then you have your answer. [/quote]

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