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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think your nanny is ridiculous and I would be worried.

I also think judging things by "leaps" on a day to day basis will make you unnecessarily anxious and insecure in your parenting.

You cannot spoil a 6 month old baby.  They cry when they need something, and it is ok if what they need is nothing more than fundamental attention.

Trust your instincts and tell the nanny (appropriately of course) that you expect her to respond to your child's cries, even if she thinks it's coddling.

That's her job.  That's why you have a nanny - to take fantastic, focused care of your baby in the manner you want.  If she's unable or unwilling you need another nanny (or nanny share).

-MB[/quote]

OP is in a nanny share.  What should the nanny do when both kids need her - forget the other child just to focus and carry your child?! [/quote]

I have multiple kids, including twins, and I manage.  So have our nannies.  A good nanny, especially a nanny experienced in shares, manages multiple kids beautifully.  [/quote]

Wow!  A SAHM with “nannies”!  You are amazing!  How do you manage?! [/quote]

Never said I was a SAHM.  All kinds of people - nannies, teachers, daycare center staff, parents, babysitters, family members - can manage multiple kids.  If you're paying a professional to watch your kids and he/she is unable to manage then they are not a professional nanny.  OP's nanny needs to do her job or not be a nanny in a share.[/quote]

NP here and you are dead wrong.  [b]No human can soothe two crying babies at the same time[/b] or carry one while trying to give equal time to the older child.  I’ve worked in daycare centers and the teachers have no choice but to let the babies cry.

[b]You are simply completely out of touch with the reality of multiple children.[/b]

That said, OP - you cannot spoil a baby.  However, in a group care situation you have to accept that your baby may not always be held.  If you want individual attention or your baby, get a nanny just for her/him and bow out of the share until your child is older.  [/quote]

This is hilarious.  Any parent with more than one child, let alone parents of twins/triplets, etc..., let alone any actually professional and experienced nanny, would laugh at this.  I'm not going to engage any further, it's pointless, but OP is not out of line to expect her baby to be soothed.  Period.
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Dp...I’m confused, what is the poster out of touch about? I’m a nanny and I’m not laughing at that poster. I am smirking at your post though. If you want your baby to have 1 on 1 attention then you don’t put them in daycare or a share. You hire a nanny who will give your baby that individual attention.[/quote]

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