Before you offer to reduce the other family's rates, discuss the whole thing first. They just might be super relieved that they can stay on board, and maintain stability with the nanny. Of course, much of it depends on the nanny's skills and how she can manage. Some professional nannies can turn a new baby into a plus.

Op here, thanks for all the replies. We pay $18 total between the two families. Of course we'll start by talking to our nanny, I was just trying to get a sense of what others have done so I could have an idea of a range. Also was wondering about whether to reduce the other family's cost or keep that the same. We're new to this and want to be fair with our expectations so I'd love to keep hearing what others have done and how it's worked for you.

You figure out what the third child raise is then the other family pays more while you pay a tad less. So if u bump it up to $20, you pay $8 and they pay $12. I personally wouldn't take on a third infant in a share for only $2 raise, it wouldn't be worth the extra stress. So don't use my example amount, talk to your nanny

I'd also throw in an extra week vacation.

The person with more kids pays more.

Anonymous wrote:Obviously the nanny gets more, but does the non-baby family pay less or stay the same and the other family adds on the extra for the infant? Also, what's a normal amount to raise a salary for a baby? We're paying $18/hr. now for 40 hours guaranteed/week.

Each family pays $18 or all together the nanny gets $18? If each family pays $18 then you could each have your own nanny in your own home!

If you want the nanny to stay, it's best to see what she says.
She already knows what it'll take to keep her. We don't know what other offers she may be getting elsewhere.

Obviously the nanny gets more, but does the non-baby family pay less or stay the same and the other family adds on the extra for the infant? Also, what's a normal amount to raise a salary for a baby? We're paying $18/hr. now for 40 hours guaranteed/week.