Anonymous
06/01/2015 20:11
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
MB here. I'd rather DS' nanny take a power nap during his nap time and be refreshed and ready to go over her being tired and sluggish and counting the minutes until I get home. When we hired her we told her to feel free to use the guest bedroom to take a nap during DS' naps (although he's down to 1 nap now). She doesn't have a whole lot of things to do other than pick up/help DS pick up. No laundry, no cleaning. so don't really care what she does during nap time. I can usually tell whn she's taken a nap since she makes the bed differently than I do. Most Fridays if she's taken a Nap in the bed she will let me know she washed the linens so they were clean ones on the bed.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 19:08
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the stigma behind taking a quick nap. Here you even have a DB recommending it , and still there's a snarky response. Many companies are recommending brief sleep to employees and providing a place to do it.
Nannies work long days in which they are "on" all day, responsible for the safety of a child. It's exhausting mentally and a small nap can do wonders. It can be quite the drain when they get older and don't nap anymore !
Name one major US company that pays their employees to nap and provides a place for them to do so. I'd love to hear this.
Why? Who cares? We are talking about working as a NANNY on this forum.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 19:07
Subject: Re:Nanny "power" nap
I actually don't care what people in other lines of work do - why would I? A nanny job is very different than any other job. We generally work ten hours a day and cannot leave the house when the charge is napping.
Now to OP - I take a power nap every day! I did it all through college and found that it increased me concentration and my energy. So when I started working as a nanny, I started working it in. It is so refreshing - no longer than 20 minutes though of I feel groggy. I love your idea of sleeping on the baby's floor!
Now to OP - I take a power nap every day! I did it all through college and found that it increased me concentration and my energy. So when I started working as a nanny, I started working it in. It is so refreshing - no longer than 20 minutes though of I feel groggy. I love your idea of sleeping on the baby's floor!
Anonymous
06/01/2015 17:40
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Being a nanny is a very physical as well as mental-energy draining job. And to top that off, there are no 15 min. breaks to be had nor is there ever a dedicated daily lunch break. Plus, many nannies work overtime so basically it is unique in that the nanny is always going, going...going.
I see no issue in the nanny taking some time to rest during the day, as long as her charge is asleep & safe in his/her secured crib.
It is only a win win situation because once the child awakens and is ready for the latter part of the day, they get the benefit of a refreshed nanny who is ready as well.
The parents who would have an issue w/a nanny napping who (in their opinion) should be doing some household duty just so they can get their money's worth should not even be parents as I believe having your child cared for in the best fashion is so much more important than getting the most out of your dollar.
I see no issue in the nanny taking some time to rest during the day, as long as her charge is asleep & safe in his/her secured crib.
It is only a win win situation because once the child awakens and is ready for the latter part of the day, they get the benefit of a refreshed nanny who is ready as well.
The parents who would have an issue w/a nanny napping who (in their opinion) should be doing some household duty just so they can get their money's worth should not even be parents as I believe having your child cared for in the best fashion is so much more important than getting the most out of your dollar.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 15:38
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Also don't forget, if you are an employee at a major company you have 1hour for lunch (right? Does Everybody get one full hour as lunchtime?). With that said, you can chose to eat in 20 minutes and use the rest at your convenience (including power napping if you'd like). So I don't understand what's all the fuss. A nanny who works 10h/day sure is entitled to a little break and if a power nap is possible (I'm not saying go to sleep if your charges are up and about!!) then I don't see what the problem is.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 15:17
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236755
Apple. Google. Many more.
My last bosses worked for Amazon and strongly recommend naps.
It doesn't work for everyone, but it does for many.
Your response to "name a major US company..." is an article entitled "Why you SHOULD let your employees nap at work" which discusses some unheard of online business that has a CEO that takes a 20 minute nap. *rolls eyes*
Apple, Google and Amazon aren't big enough for ya?
Anonymous
06/01/2015 15:16
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
P.s. Your tone gives you away. Our resident troll. How wonderful to see you. 
Anonymous
06/01/2015 14:57
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236755
Apple. Google. Many more.
My last bosses worked for Amazon and strongly recommend naps.
It doesn't work for everyone, but it does for many.
Your response to "name a major US company..." is an article entitled "Why you SHOULD let your employees nap at work" which discusses some unheard of online business that has a CEO that takes a 20 minute nap. *rolls eyes*
Do your own google. I had an entire page and had to choose one link. Google as a company that provides nap areas was specifically mentioned in that article. I read several more, but I figured that most of us are pretty sharp and can research things ourselves. As op said, her boss recommended it, as have mine, and you can take a nap in a specific area at many Amazon offices. Chill out.
I seriously doubt this nanny's short nap on her break hurts anything and seems to be helpful. Our entire society is sleep deprived. I have insomnia and the 15 minutes I can spend napping many days is a lifesaver.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 14:23
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Anonymous wrote:http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236755
Apple. Google. Many more.
My last bosses worked for Amazon and strongly recommend naps.
It doesn't work for everyone, but it does for many.
Your response to "name a major US company..." is an article entitled "Why you SHOULD let your employees nap at work" which discusses some unheard of online business that has a CEO that takes a 20 minute nap. *rolls eyes*
Anonymous
06/01/2015 12:29
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236755
Apple. Google. Many more.
My last bosses worked for Amazon and strongly recommend naps.
It doesn't work for everyone, but it does for many.
Apple. Google. Many more.
My last bosses worked for Amazon and strongly recommend naps.
It doesn't work for everyone, but it does for many.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 12:16
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Anonymous wrote:I will never understand the stigma behind taking a quick nap. Here you even have a DB recommending it , and still there's a snarky response. Many companies are recommending brief sleep to employees and providing a place to do it.
Nannies work long days in which they are "on" all day, responsible for the safety of a child. It's exhausting mentally and a small nap can do wonders. It can be quite the drain when they get older and don't nap anymore !
Name one major US company that pays their employees to nap and provides a place for them to do so. I'd love to hear this.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 09:47
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
I will never understand the stigma behind taking a quick nap. Here you even have a DB recommending it , and still there's a snarky response. Many companies are recommending brief sleep to employees and providing a place to do it.
Nannies work long days in which they are "on" all day, responsible for the safety of a child. It's exhausting mentally and a small nap can do wonders. It can be quite the drain when they get older and don't nap anymore !
Nannies work long days in which they are "on" all day, responsible for the safety of a child. It's exhausting mentally and a small nap can do wonders. It can be quite the drain when they get older and don't nap anymore !
Anonymous
06/01/2015 07:50
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Anonymous wrote:Oh trust me, I am sure most nannies takes plenty of naps and watch TV/have down time throughout the day. Funny thing is when you say your 20 month old is "active", there are actually people who nanny full time to 3 and 4 year olds who are truly "active" and always on the go and doing high energy activities (not reading and playing alone on the floor or sticking things in their mouths) and not taking naps. And these nannies can go all day and stay energized with a nap. I wonder what their secret is.
OP here. My employers do not even own a TV and honestly I have no downtime at all during the day. When my charge is older and not napping I am sure I will go back to the extra hour of sleep each night but will not be as energized as I am with this power nap.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 07:41
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
Oh trust me, I am sure most nannies takes plenty of naps and watch TV/have down time throughout the day. Funny thing is when you say your 20 month old is "active", there are actually people who nanny full time to 3 and 4 year olds who are truly "active" and always on the go and doing high energy activities (not reading and playing alone on the floor or sticking things in their mouths) and not taking naps. And these nannies can go all day and stay energized with a nap. I wonder what their secret is.
Anonymous
06/01/2015 07:37
Subject: Nanny "power" nap
I have been the nanny for a now twenty-month-old since his birth. He is extremely active and we walk everywhere sometimes four to five miles a day. I work ten hour days.
Lately, when he naps, after I do his laundry, ironing, cleaning and cooking for him, I have been lying down on the floor of his room and taking a fifteen to twenty minute nap. It has been amazing in terms of my energy and productivity for the rest of the day as well as giving me a full hour more of awake time at night. I feel as though I have discovered the secret to greater energy!
I was never a happy napper prior - I always used to sleep too long and wake up cold and hungry. But this 15-20 minute power nap on the floor of his room has been truly amazing! I wake up happy and energized and never sleep too deeply (maybe because I am on the floor). No wonder the Japanese do this!
Obviously if my employers had any issue with this practice I wouldn't do it but my DB was a pilot in the Air Force and told me that the power nap has been proven to increase concentration so my employers are more than fine with it.
Just thought I would pass it on to other nannies.
Lately, when he naps, after I do his laundry, ironing, cleaning and cooking for him, I have been lying down on the floor of his room and taking a fifteen to twenty minute nap. It has been amazing in terms of my energy and productivity for the rest of the day as well as giving me a full hour more of awake time at night. I feel as though I have discovered the secret to greater energy!
I was never a happy napper prior - I always used to sleep too long and wake up cold and hungry. But this 15-20 minute power nap on the floor of his room has been truly amazing! I wake up happy and energized and never sleep too deeply (maybe because I am on the floor). No wonder the Japanese do this!
Obviously if my employers had any issue with this practice I wouldn't do it but my DB was a pilot in the Air Force and told me that the power nap has been proven to increase concentration so my employers are more than fine with it.
Just thought I would pass it on to other nannies.