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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe she's bored in your house and your husband is in her way ... even if you say he's not.

I don't see anything wrong in her staying at the park for hours as long as the baby has sunscreen on, is properly fed, diaper changed and nap done.[/quote]

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Whether you or your husband would like to acknowledge, or realize it, he is probably at least a little in her way or the situation is just uncomfortable. As long as baby is properly cared for, being outside for 3/4 hours is doing no harm.  Keep in mind she may actually be taking your LO to the library, a coffee shop, or other indoor places as well-all that you know for sure is that she is out of the house. 
-If you are really uncomfortable with the amount of time they spend outside, maybe you could work together to schedule some activities (gymboree, music class, etc.) where they can spend time out of the house, but inside.  [/quote]

Actually, in DC, with the 90 degree + heat and humidity we've been having, having a 1 year old outside for 3-4 hours during the peak of heat does not sound safe at all.  If they are in a pool or splash park maybe it's a little better, but even then I'd worry.  Are you sure they are at the park the whole time though, as opposed to some other indoor/ACed place?  If they are really outside the whole time, you should definitely have a chat with your nanny about sun/heat safety and lay out your expectations for how long they will be outside, including some suggestions for alternative indoor activities.  Whether or not she's spending so much time outside because your husband's presence makes her uncomfortable (did she not know when she took the job that he'd be working from home?), she should not be putting your kiddo in danger.[/quote]

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