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[quote=Anonymous][quote]You should definitely fire your nanny, OP, and avoid "nannies" like the one above who feels entitled to her hour lunch, regardless of your child's needs. That is just crazy.

I think it's very unprofessional for a nanny to sleep on the job. I don't have a problem with downtime, or a nanny watching TV, reading, texting, whatever during nap time. But sleeping is not OK with me. I need a nanny to be alert on the job for the safety of my child.

Your position doesn't make sense. Why TV and not a short nap (both while the child is sleeping)? DS's nanny takes her downtime in his room as he sleeps. If she falls asleep I don't see the problem as she would wake up the instant she heard him stir as he is sleeping two feet away from her chair. And the Japanese have done studies on cat-naps and found them to increase energy and awareness - two qualities I would like my son's nanny to have for the afternoon.[/quote]

Sure it does. If she is watching TV, she is awake and if she is sleeping, she is not awake and therefore not alert. You are making an assumption that a sleeping nanny would instantly wake up if your DC stirs. Maybe, especially in the example you give where she is seated right next to him. But there is no guarantee in that and no guarantee a nanny sleeping in another room (even with a monitor) would wake up quickly. My DC is a little Houdini and would wake up without a sound and free herself to go walking around the house as soon as she could take two steps. I needed a nanny who was absolutely awake and aware when working. Your situation is different. That's fine, of course, but there is nothing wrong with being opposed to a nanny sleeping on the job.

To the next poster who talks about sleeping because she is a 24 hr nanny? Different situation entirely.[/quote]

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