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[quote=Anonymous]I'm just wondering how quickly theories of child development change that nannies have to spend part of nap time, apparently every day, researching.

I think nannies and MB's should be reasonable on both sides.  Nannies should, if time permits, do up any dishes that are left in the sink throughout the day unless it is an unreasonable amount.  Empty and/or run the dishwasher daily or so.  Make sure all kid-related kitchen messes are cleaned up.  Wipe up counters and sweep kitchen floor as needed.

Do all kid laundry, maybe also fold some towels or sheets or other neutral laundry as time permits.

Keep kid toys and clothes organized, swapped out or handed down when appropriate, clean and ready to be used.

Vacuum/sweep common areas once/twice a week as needed.  Foyer, kid bedroom(s), playroom.  Anywhere that the child comes into regular contact with.

Wipe up in kids bath but not clean toilet.  I assume a baby is not using the toilet!

Run simple errands with child as time/weather/distance permit.  Grab milk, eggs, bread while out and about (if this is convenient).

Babies/toddlers/preschoolers do not need to be engaged every single moment.  It is good for them to entertain themselves.  I question a nanny who doesn't understand that.  I adore my kids and spend loads of time with them, always have, but I never sat and interacted with them all day!  I would sit and read a few books, do a puzzle, play a game, and then leave toddler to continue playing while I grabbed a basket of laundry and folded it nearby.  Baby would sit in highchair and eat cheerios while I did the dishes.

Balance, people, balance.  And in professional jobs people are constantly asked to do things that are out of their actual job title.  That's how the world works.  That's how you get ahead in your job, by being a team player.  I absolutely would be much more generous with a nanny/babysitter who went that extra mile for me.  I do believe that part of a nanny's job is to support the parents so that they can make a more functional household for all involved.

Luckily I don't have need of a nanny because between the attitudes on this board and the many many nannies I see daily yapping on their phones while their charges wander around the playground or, worse, sit in their strollers staring off into space, I wouldn't be able to handle the lack of work ethic.[/quote]

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