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[quote=Anonymous]I am a nanny and on occasion if I cannot do something, I let the parents know and they do what they can. For instance, they have an old electric can opener and when I have tried using it to open Spaghetti-O's and such, I just figure the darn thing out. So they open the can for me and just pour the Spaghetti-O's in a tupperware then leave it in the fridge where I can warm it up later. Same for cutting some fruits. I can cut fruit, but darn those kiwis, they are so tough. So the mother cuts some up ahead of time and of course, leaves it in a covered container in the fridge.

I am not too familiar with the cups you mentioned, my charge has sippy cups that never spill, yet you just insert the top and it is done. Perhaps you can switch to a different sippy cup. I mean if you had to do a large number amount of stuff for this nanny, I would understand your gripe. But I think all of us fall short on some minor things in life and this may be just one of hers.

Regarding the dog, it sounds like she has a lot of responsibility toward him. This typically is not a nanny duty, but I am assuming you told her during the interview that she would be responsible for your pet as well as your child. And that you let her know that caring for your pet along with her child would be equally important. None of the "Oh we have a dog...But don't worry, he's easy to care for."

If she agreed to take on pet care alongside childcare then yes, she should be following your instructions.

I would offer a friendly reminder first and see how she does.[/quote]

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