We are starting a nanny share in July with another family. I want to give the nanny background information that might be useful to her on her first day about my infant son. What information do you think would be useful to include?
Some brainstorms:
1. nap schedule
2. feeding schedule
3. daily activities, like tummy time, songs, reading books, playing on a blanket with different baby toys
4. habits, like that he wets or has a BM 30 minutes after a feeding
5. we like baby wearing and we don't like to sit him in things like bouncers or car seats for extended periods of time, outdoor time is important
6. that we expect her to report back to us on feedings (number of bottles, ounces of milk, times), diaper changes (type and times) and activities (how she accounts for her day with the little one)
7. anything that she might need from us, such as supplies or baby gear, want us to label stuff, where to put things, etc.
There is another family in the nanny share and they have a different parenting philosophy so I also want to be clear on my expectations of caring for my son.
Would it be helpful to explain that we only feed our son breast milk and no solids or purees until we explicitly state?
What other things as a nanny do think would be helpful to know on day one without being overwhelming?
If she is doing laundry and we use cloth diapers, is this a given? Our son is allergic to the dyes in diapers and wipes.
Any help is appreciated from nannies and current parents employing nannies.