You do not have to go into too much specific detail with her regarding things....Just the important things such as what to feed the child, how much, how often, where the diapers/wipes/food/clothes, etc. are located, what time the nap is taken at, where and how to work the baby monitor, your general house rules, (I.e., T.V. time, visitors, answering the front door, etc.) as well as how to operate the washer/dryer/dishwasher, etc. if household duties are required.

Also, make sure to keep a pen and paper for your nanny so she can jot down any non-urgent questions or concerns for when you come home.

Leave her both you and your husband's cell phone numbers as well as your work numbers.

Ideally the pediatrician's name and phone no.# as well as the address would be great.

Also, a close neighbor to contact in case of an emergency.

During the house tour share any details that an outsider may not know. For example, are you specific about how the dishwasher is loaded? My previous MB hand washed everything and then clean them again in the dishwasher. Are you environmentally conscious? She will need to know that about you. Just small stuff that could be annoying later on.

I look at a trial period as the first four (in your case two) weeks on th job so I'd want to feel fully informed and prepared to perform my duties. I also welcome a lot of feedback (always, but especially in those first few weeks). From the employers side you should lead with a short convo about feedback (giving and receiving from both sides) and make sure you're on the same page (sometimes written feedback is easier to digest). Otherwise just enough info to do my job, the knowledge I can ask questions when needed, and generally a good working environment; all the things you want after the trial period too!

Decide with your husband in advance what your deal breakers are. If she does not show up on time or is not safe around the baby, that is a deal breaker. If she loses the house key at the park on her first Friday, annoying but probably not something to fire over. Consider doing a check in meeting each week. Agree on it up front so she anticipates a sit down. That way she can prepare her own discussion points.

What exactly are you concerned about?

Looking for feedback from nannies on what made a trial period work well for them. We have a two-week trial period that will start soon with our new nanny. We don't want to bombard her with info. Any experiences you can share? We're new at this. Many thanks.