Anonymous
08/16/2015 16:33
Subject: Three families in a share
Anonymous wrote:I've done it and it was fine. The parents need to be pretty laid back and flexible and the kids need to be on a schedule and like each other (more or less) and the nanny needs to have a way of getting them out and about even if it's just to get coffee and a story. If one kid is older and a solid walker, a double stroller will do. Some have a kick board or scooter that attaches which helps. If the baby is high needs then it's harder for everyone. Get an iPod player to stream some fun music and have fun! Don't let all the lazy, uptight nannies deter you. Some of my best memories are of multi family shares.
You don't know what you're talking about, imo. Maybe you have lower standards than others.
Anonymous
08/16/2015 14:56
Subject: Three families in a share
I've done it and it was fine. The parents need to be pretty laid back and flexible and the kids need to be on a schedule and like each other (more or less) and the nanny needs to have a way of getting them out and about even if it's just to get coffee and a story. If one kid is older and a solid walker, a double stroller will do. Some have a kick board or scooter that attaches which helps. If the baby is high needs then it's harder for everyone. Get an iPod player to stream some fun music and have fun! Don't let all the lazy, uptight nannies deter you. Some of my best memories are of multi family shares.
Anonymous
08/16/2015 12:26
Subject: Three families in a share
Anonymous wrote:3 family shares are rare, but not unheard of. They are definitely more challenging though. I'm am nannying my 3rd set of triplets and could handle the kids, but the three sets of parents would likely be too much for me.
First of all you need an experienced nanny willing to take on the challenge. If it were me, I'd look for someone with multiples experience. Second you need to work out the details. With that many littles you might need to provide a nanny car or at least car seats so you are not shuffling those around constantly. Also, what about a triple stroller for outings? There are no cheap triple strollers and they all have their drawbacks. I currently use the Valco Tri Mode Twin with Joey Seat. Great stroller, but heavy and folds up big. Who will host? Does the host realize the extra wear and tear that will happen to toys, house, etc. with three kids. My charges are very sweet, but we have a joke about if things are triplet proof or not.
+1 I could handle the children but not three sets of parents! But I would feel more like a daycare worker than a nanny.
Anonymous
08/16/2015 12:23
Subject: Three families in a share
3 family shares are rare, but not unheard of. They are definitely more challenging though. I'm am nannying my 3rd set of triplets and could handle the kids, but the three sets of parents would likely be too much for me.
First of all you need an experienced nanny willing to take on the challenge. If it were me, I'd look for someone with multiples experience. Second you need to work out the details. With that many littles you might need to provide a nanny car or at least car seats so you are not shuffling those around constantly. Also, what about a triple stroller for outings? There are no cheap triple strollers and they all have their drawbacks. I currently use the Valco Tri Mode Twin with Joey Seat. Great stroller, but heavy and folds up big. Who will host? Does the host realize the extra wear and tear that will happen to toys, house, etc. with three kids. My charges are very sweet, but we have a joke about if things are triplet proof or not.
First of all you need an experienced nanny willing to take on the challenge. If it were me, I'd look for someone with multiples experience. Second you need to work out the details. With that many littles you might need to provide a nanny car or at least car seats so you are not shuffling those around constantly. Also, what about a triple stroller for outings? There are no cheap triple strollers and they all have their drawbacks. I currently use the Valco Tri Mode Twin with Joey Seat. Great stroller, but heavy and folds up big. Who will host? Does the host realize the extra wear and tear that will happen to toys, house, etc. with three kids. My charges are very sweet, but we have a joke about if things are triplet proof or not.
Anonymous
08/16/2015 00:01
Subject: Three families in a share
Anonymous wrote:This will not work if any set of parents is uptight about silly things, or if the main aim is to save money.
I agree with this although I might change it to say "this will not work if any set of parents is uptight about anything...." (because things that uptight parents are uptight about do not seem silly to them)
I'm the poster you quoted. I didn't mean to sound dismissive. What I meant was that when you decide to enter your child in a three child share, you need to understand that you are getting further away from private personalized care and entering day care ratios. That is to say your expectations should be in line with such a scenario. A family who has hired a nanny for themselves can be picky about things that a family in a three family share is really just going to have to roll with.
Anonymous
08/15/2015 13:50
Subject: Three families in a share
This will not work if any set of parents is uptight about silly things, or if the main aim is to save money.
I agree with this although I might change it to say "this will not work if any set of parents is uptight about anything...." (because things that uptight parents are uptight about do not seem silly to them)
Anonymous
08/15/2015 11:41
Subject: Three families in a share
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone does this? Does it work?
How old is your child, OP?
Anonymous
08/15/2015 11:34
Subject: Three families in a share
Just share with the other toddler.
Anonymous
08/14/2015 15:42
Subject: Three families in a share
I've done it, and I agree with others. Its a hell of a lot of work for nanny, a pain in the butt for all the adults trying to coordinate schedules, and the rate nanny deserves for this job isn't much of a savings for the parents so someone isn't happy with the rate inevitably. I don't think it hurts the kids if the nanny is truly capable of doing the job, but I'm not one that believes every kid needs constant one on one attention and entertainment.
The only way I can see this working long term is if you have a rock star nanny, a group of laid back parents that choose a share so their kids can be together not to save money. This will not work if any set of parents is uptight about silly things, or if the main aim is to save money.
The only way I can see this working long term is if you have a rock star nanny, a group of laid back parents that choose a share so their kids can be together not to save money. This will not work if any set of parents is uptight about silly things, or if the main aim is to save money.
Anonymous
08/14/2015 15:31
Subject: Re:Three families in a share
Seems like a recipe for disaster.
Anonymous
08/14/2015 15:18
Subject: Re:Three families in a share
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Two toddlers and a baby
I can't imagine ANYONE would be happy with that, not the parents, not the nanny, and certainly not a single one of the children. If you tired this for just one day, you'd know.
*tried
LOL, I'm tired just thinking about such a scenario.
Anonymous
08/14/2015 15:17
Subject: Re:Three families in a share
Anonymous wrote:Two toddlers and a baby
I can't imagine ANYONE would be happy with that, not the parents, not the nanny, and certainly not a single one of the children. If you tired this for just one day, you'd know.
Anonymous
08/14/2015 14:53
Subject: Re:Three families in a share
Two toddlers and a baby
Anonymous
08/14/2015 14:39
Subject: Three families in a share
What ages, OP?
Anonymous
08/14/2015 14:12
Subject: Three families in a share
Has anyone does this? Does it work?