Anonymous
Post 08/20/2016 17:21     Subject: Re:Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

I would hire a nanny, less work for you in the long run.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2016 17:35     Subject: Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

A nanny, or maybe look into a nanny share if money is a problem.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2016 17:25     Subject: Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

Nanny, or daycare. AuPairs are great for older kids, since they are usuall 19-23ish. You want a mature professional when it comes to caring for a newborn.
Anonymous
Post 08/15/2016 13:24     Subject: Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

Nanny > Au Pair

Both cost more than daycare. But seriously, a good nanny will make life easier - a great Au pair will still be a LOT of work for you (it's cultural exchange, not just childcare).
Anonymous
Post 08/14/2016 20:59     Subject: Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

Nanny. Baby will be better at taking bottles when you're not there and with another caretaker. Make sure you get someone with infant experience.
Anonymous
Post 08/14/2016 18:53     Subject: Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

The real coat of an AuPair is about 24k/yr.

For your required 25hrs a week, you are looking at a breakdown of $18.50/hr. At that price, I'd hire a nanny. AuPairs are an enormous pain in the ass to host. Lots of drama no matter how well you choose. Also don't underestimate the amount of food a 20yr old eats. My groceries doubled.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2016 09:07     Subject: Re:Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

Au pair.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2016 08:41     Subject: Nanny, au pair, or Daycare for 3 month old or so?

My husband might be working in another state from M-F and I work about 5-7 hrs a day during the week. We have a toddler who will be in preschool during 4 out of 5 of those days and a baby. Thinking about options for care for our baby while I am at work. We don't have a big budget at all. I think minimum coverage is about 24 hrs a week but might have a meeting or evening event here and there that I need care for. I breastfeed and so far baby isn't taking the bottle with enthusiasm and only sometimes. Any thoughts?