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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You said it's 100% not a an option so -

But to answer your question, I've known people that have done it & like so many things it depends on the persons involved. Similar aged children work the best & A 1:1 ratio would be ideal. Children like to socialize so that's in the + column.

You might have to pay for both classes for activities but the nanny gets paid less if she brings her child. It can be a win win for both families. Yes, your nanny is a human being with a family. 
Since it's more difficult to find families who accept bringing a child the nanny might work harder to make the situation work. 
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Thank you for responding. I can see that scenario working if people click. My child is much older and has a complex medical diagnosis, has to be driven to appointments and therapies daily. Adding an infant to the mix doesnt compute…[/quote]

Probably not because even though an infant is surprisingly transportable if needed as they grow older, their life would be attending appointments & toddlers wouldn't be the best for this.

Is you child old enough that an older warm care giving type could do it? Sort of a companion? Youthful retiree? Or is your child still young enough for active care that's more than a pseudo grandparent?.

The situations I was referencing had in both families girls of similar ages who basically grew up as sisters. In a sense a delicate balance but the right mix was there. One family was single mom & single mom caregiver & the other family with this arrangement was more traditional. There was also a cultural component on both sides that you can't buy that the children will carry forward but again, it takes the right people. [/quote]

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