Anonymous
05/11/2015 23:43
Subject: Re:How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
I agree with the pps. Our nanny started with us when our son was 12 weeks. We mostly trusted our gut but there were several reasons.
- Our son was very happy with her. They have an amazing bond. He now crawls to her every morning when she arrives and gives her a huge smile.
- He is fed and clean when I arrive home.
- She seems happy and in a great mood too.
- Our neighbors and random strangers tell us how lovely she is. Some of the strangers thought she was the mom because of how hands on she is.
We trust her 100%. She tells us when he's bumped his head or she accidentally clipped too much of his nail, etc. Most importantly, he loves her. We never had a nanny cam. We use an app to track their daily routine.
- Our son was very happy with her. They have an amazing bond. He now crawls to her every morning when she arrives and gives her a huge smile.
- He is fed and clean when I arrive home.
- She seems happy and in a great mood too.
- Our neighbors and random strangers tell us how lovely she is. Some of the strangers thought she was the mom because of how hands on she is.
We trust her 100%. She tells us when he's bumped his head or she accidentally clipped too much of his nail, etc. Most importantly, he loves her. We never had a nanny cam. We use an app to track their daily routine.
Anonymous
05/11/2015 22:49
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
Anonymous wrote:Is your child clean, free of diaper rash, well fed, a happy/burbling baby? Does your child willingly go to the nanny? Does she sleep well? Does the baby behave the same way with you as she does with the nanny (in terms of feeding, sleeping, interaction, etc...)
Are her things (bedding, toys, changing area, etc...) well maintained?
Does the nanny seem comfortable when you're around? Does it look like she is doing everything the same way she would if you weren't there?
Have you come home unexpectedly on occasion, or had guests in the home to observe (visiting grandparents for instance)?
Do you have a good level of communication w/ the nanny? One where you're having developmental discussions of when to start solids, or "look what she learned today", or when the next doctor's visit is, etc... Does the nanny alert you if she thinks she sees signs of teething, or ear infections, or anything like that?
Do you have a partner w/ whom the nanny is interacting and is the communication there equally comfortable and in line w/ what you observe?
What does your gut instinct tell you?
+1
Trust your gut.
Anonymous
05/11/2015 22:11
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
Nanny cams are not necessary.
Because if your nanny is doing a great job all you have to do is look at the reaction on your child's face when he sees her every morning.
He should have a smile on it when the nanny arrives. If he seems to get upset, that would be a great indication that perhaps they are not bonding correctly.
Because if your nanny is doing a great job all you have to do is look at the reaction on your child's face when he sees her every morning.
He should have a smile on it when the nanny arrives. If he seems to get upset, that would be a great indication that perhaps they are not bonding correctly.
Anonymous
05/11/2015 20:16
Subject: Re:How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
Anonymous wrote:Here are the various ways I know:
1. nanny cam
2. dog is happy to see nanny
3. baby is happy to see nanny
4. nanny is confident with baby
5. nanny does not seem overwhelmed, exhausted or especially relieved when a parent gets home
6. neighbors and shopkeepers have provided feedback about their sightings around town. "Oh, is this YOUR baby? I see her here every week for story time with that short woman whose hair is always in a ponytail. She's so gentle with the baby!"
+1 (except we don't have a dog). People kept coming up to me and telling me how wonderful my mother was with the baby -- my mother lives in California and our nanny is 60. They would be shocked when I told them that she was our nanny and rave more!
Anonymous
05/11/2015 19:26
Subject: Re:How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
We have had several neighbors tell us how amazing our nanny was! People I didn't even know - but who had seen nanny with the baby during the week. Even when DS was very young, like two-months, he was so relaxed when the nanny handed him over to us.
Anonymous
05/11/2015 17:12
Subject: Re:How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
Here are the various ways I know:
1. nanny cam
2. dog is happy to see nanny
3. baby is happy to see nanny
4. nanny is confident with baby
5. nanny does not seem overwhelmed, exhausted or especially relieved when a parent gets home
6. neighbors and shopkeepers have provided feedback about their sightings around town. "Oh, is this YOUR baby? I see her here every week for story time with that short woman whose hair is always in a ponytail. She's so gentle with the baby!"
1. nanny cam
2. dog is happy to see nanny
3. baby is happy to see nanny
4. nanny is confident with baby
5. nanny does not seem overwhelmed, exhausted or especially relieved when a parent gets home
6. neighbors and shopkeepers have provided feedback about their sightings around town. "Oh, is this YOUR baby? I see her here every week for story time with that short woman whose hair is always in a ponytail. She's so gentle with the baby!"
Anonymous
05/11/2015 16:03
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
What are you worried about?
Anonymous
05/11/2015 15:20
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
Is your child clean, free of diaper rash, well fed, a happy/burbling baby? Does your child willingly go to the nanny? Does she sleep well? Does the baby behave the same way with you as she does with the nanny (in terms of feeding, sleeping, interaction, etc...)
Are her things (bedding, toys, changing area, etc...) well maintained?
Does the nanny seem comfortable when you're around? Does it look like she is doing everything the same way she would if you weren't there?
Have you come home unexpectedly on occasion, or had guests in the home to observe (visiting grandparents for instance)?
Do you have a good level of communication w/ the nanny? One where you're having developmental discussions of when to start solids, or "look what she learned today", or when the next doctor's visit is, etc... Does the nanny alert you if she thinks she sees signs of teething, or ear infections, or anything like that?
Do you have a partner w/ whom the nanny is interacting and is the communication there equally comfortable and in line w/ what you observe?
What does your gut instinct tell you?
Are her things (bedding, toys, changing area, etc...) well maintained?
Does the nanny seem comfortable when you're around? Does it look like she is doing everything the same way she would if you weren't there?
Have you come home unexpectedly on occasion, or had guests in the home to observe (visiting grandparents for instance)?
Do you have a good level of communication w/ the nanny? One where you're having developmental discussions of when to start solids, or "look what she learned today", or when the next doctor's visit is, etc... Does the nanny alert you if she thinks she sees signs of teething, or ear infections, or anything like that?
Do you have a partner w/ whom the nanny is interacting and is the communication there equally comfortable and in line w/ what you observe?
What does your gut instinct tell you?
Anonymous
05/11/2015 15:14
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
OP here: she is five months
Anonymous
05/11/2015 15:09
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
How old is your child, OP?
Anonymous
05/11/2015 14:48
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
You should be able to tell by looking at your own child, OP.
Anonymous
05/11/2015 14:25
Subject: How do you know if nanny is doing a good job?
Other than a nanny cam, are there signs to know if your nanny is doing a good job and keeping your child safe (when your child isn't old enough to ask)? We have a nanny and there are no red flags, but I am curious from other nannies if there are signs to look out for. Thanks!