Anonymous wrote:Ugh I am so glad my nanny never did this. I so rather she focus on actually being with the kids and I so much rather focus on being with the kids instead of reading about them.

My families always love the logs. I don't jot down every bowel movement, but I do note if the kid has not have one or has had too many. It is very important information for keeping track of their health. I note changes in appetite when they are noticeable, temperature when they occur and anything out of the ordinary that might signal the kid might be getting sick. I add a short sentence about the activities of the day. It doesn't take more than 5 minutes total and the kids is never in danger because I'm leaving notes for their parents. The parents appreciate it very much, particularly first time parents. I also text them pictures during the day so that they can see their DC.

Let's not turn this into an argument. If you don't want your nanny writing logs, tell her. I'm asking the question to nannies who write logs because it's desired. Ty!

Anonymous wrote:Ugh I am so glad my nanny never did this. I so rather she focus on actually being with the kids and I so much rather focus on being with the kids instead of reading about them.

Seriously? It takes 2 minutes to write down a bottle or changing. You would really care that much if your nanny spent 2 minutes writing something down? I care for twins who are now 11 months but were 8 weeks when I started. I kept a log for them (and still do) to keep track of diapers, feedings and naps. With twins, it was EXTREMELY helpful to write it all down so that I could keep track of who ate what, who slept when, etc. Also, my bosses LOVED that I did this because it made it easier on them to see how the feeding schedule was and all of that.

Clearly you can't please everyone. If a family asked me not to keep a log, I wouldn't, but every family has always wanted and appreciated having one. At the end of a 10 hour day it can be hard to remember when little Johnny last pooped, or how many grapes he ate.

Ugh I am so glad my nanny never did this. I so rather she focus on actually being with the kids and I so much rather focus on being with the kids instead of reading about them.

Thank you! This is all very helpful. Please add more as you see fit.

I use baby connect for feedings, diaper changes, naps, and make note of any medical concerns (fevers, needing to give medicine, injuries). At the end of the day I spend maybe 15 minutes telling them about out day and making note of anything out of the ordinary and discuss strategies for dealing with any issues.

I write about our day in time periods and what happened during that time. I write about what they ate, how long they slept, what they played with and activities we did.

Nanny here. I now have an app where I customized to my taste but before I wrote it all down.

* feedings - how much, which solids
*changes - anything abnormal or rash
*nap times - when, how long
*mood - throughout the day
* baths

I also log tummy time, reading, walk times, if we went to classes and keep a list of supplies.

I am very thorough but I find it works best for my family!

Food - times and what was given (bottle size + amount consumed for infants)
Diaper changes - times, BMs
Bath time
Nap start and end times and any notes (e.g. methods used to put to sleep, any unexpected wakings, so on)

I write a short summary of our activities most days (where we went, who we saw) as well as any new skills (words, signs, physical or emotional accomplishments) that were exhibited. There's also a section for health concerns where I mark down any bruises (yay toddlers!) and how they were acquired plus anything like child was lethargic, clingy, coughing, whatever. Sounds like a lot but takes 5-10 minutes total over the course of the day.

If you fill out a daily log for your charge(s), what do you write down for the parents?