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[quote=Anonymous]I had a very similar problem when my nanny share first started. The baby from the other house would cry if I walked where she couldn't see me, would only sleep in the pushchair. Would cry in the high chair. Basically the only place she was happy was in the sling (not practical) for changing and carrying the other baby, or near the stove/ oven) and during the two half hour naps she managed during the day. Her crying at lunch/ dinner would also upset the other baby and then I had two crying babies. The needy baby was calmer at her own house, but not always super calm.

On the days where the needy baby was at the share house I would finish the day and be so tired and ready for silence. I decided to be honest with the parents (both sets) and say that I was having a tough time. I tried all the tricks I knew, asked everyone for advice and things to try, and while the needy baby got a little better was still really tough to have in the share. In the end her mom decided that the baby needed one on one care and decided to back out of the share. I thought I would be really upset about it (and while I do miss the baby especially on the days when I went to her house and she was less needy) I felt really relieved that I wouldn't have to listen to 10 hours crying.[/quote]

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