Anonymous wrote:Hi, this may be a silly question, but we are going to start with a very young nanny, also our first nanny. She'll be watching our 16 month old while I wfh. I'm wondering what nannies typcally do when they need a bathroom break and there is a young child that needs constant supervision. I just pee quickly with the door open and usually my child likes to stay in the bathroom since we don't normally let him be in there. Or I stick him in the bathtub which he likes a lot. I don't know if the nanny would want to do that though... I assume she wants privacy?
Should I ask her what her plan is and whether she needs to us to set up a pack and play or some other safe place? I'd rather she not stick him in his crib because I want crib to be a clear signal for nap or bedtime.
Or should I just say nothing? Also don't want to micromanage. But child is a climber. He will carry small things over and stack them so he can climb to where he wants to be...
Nanny here-
I’m sure she will figure it out when it’s time.
I usually never allow kids in the bathroom with me for professional reasons…Also,they are not my kids
Privacy is a must for me.
I wouldn’t worry about bathroom breaks.
Most of the time the kids follow us and stay right behind the door haha