Bringing toddler out in the rain

@strawberrycrumbles
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You're a nanny and you won't take a child out if it's raining?! In the uk?!

@strawberrycrumbles
Ah bless. You can't back down can you. No one is running out of choice in that rain and you know it. They are commuting.

Still laughing at the idea you would be out for a merry jog in that.

Only a lunatic would feel out in that out of choice

Going all desperate and calling people you don't know names doesn't help your cause. It just makes you look silly

I think a lot of people have ignored the fact a 20 month old would be doing the walking too. At that age I’d end up having to carry mine back, especially if it was their second walk of the day. It would not be fun for either of us.

Plus not all kids want to stomp in puddles. My niece who is 2 hates being wet and cold and will say so!

He's not even 2 yet, sure getting out for a stomp in some puddles is good for him but she is mental if she thinks the walk is for him not her!

But yeah, get a good raincoat and boots and get out there anyway. Also some gloves. Nothing worse than forgetting the gloves and getting ice-cold hands in the pouring rain!

You seem to get very upset that not everyone is lazy? Have you got a chip on your shoulder for being such a snowflake?

Yes, breaking news, people run in the rain, walk, go shopping, go to work, kids go to school. Thank you so much for posting photos showing people outside, despite the "torrential rain" and proving my point😂

If that's what you were told was part of the job, then, yes, you are being unreasonable.

I think you do need rainwear but I wouldn’t be walking around all day on the rain .
If your walking half and hour somewhere and same back I think that’s enough for a day.

I’d hate this. I think being out in the rain is miserable. And I personally would drive anywhere more than a 10 walk. I’m looking for a nanny and we’ve got oodles within a 10 min walk of our house and happy for you to drive to things further away but I suspect you’re in a different area to me.

It’s her job though

I don’t think you’re being unreasonable, especially regarding the buggy. If she wants you to go out all the time she should get a suitable buggy!

Drive everywhere? You’re all here acting like you do this type of shit twice a day every day yourselves. OP has already stated it’s 30 mins walk one way to certain locations she’s expected to take child to, not exactly she’s already stated it’s a pretty hilly type road either way bad footpaths and not a very sturdy buggy, if it’s also lashing heavy rain on top of that, this isn’t exactly a pleasurable experience and the car should be allowed!! Also besides that 30 minutes one way isn’t exactly a realistic walking distance. When holiday websites advertise “within walking distance” it’s typically 10-15 mins, imagine having to walk half an hour to a beach or a being half an hours walk outside the main area, you’d be looking somewhere closer and more practical knowing you’d to spend 2 hours a day of your holidays just walking to/from civilisation 😂 Anyway just think the whole thing is an unnecessary expectation and quite demanding. Someone said about kids need fresh air and shouldn’t be cooped up inside all day, this isn’t the issue and taking him out in the car when it’s 30 mins walk is more practical especially when raining. If it was a case of everything being round 5/10 minute walk that would be ok but even the closest shop is 15 mins walk, bit of compromise from the child mother when it’s lashing rain isn’t too much to expect!!

in general it doesn’t rain all day so you can try time the walks if there is a break in the weather. This mum sounds fab, she wants her kid to be healthy and grow up not to be a snowflake. This mum also understands her kids needs a high level of exercise or will be a nightmare if left indoors. I have a nephew like this, he will literally start to climb the walls if he doesn’t go outside. I’m sure the walk to the group will count for once and then a walk to the park will be fine. I also think in the UK, people don’t take their kids out enough! It should be the norm. There is so much evidence to show that our younger generations don’t have enough resilience, if we teach them to stay inside when there is a bit of rain then no wonder!

Wellies don't cost that much, but I have (just for walking around and wearing to cycle to work, walking to the bus stop) Goretex shoes that are really practical, comfortable and were fairly reasonable (they've lasted for years). Mine are from Ecco.

From your updates yanbu not to want to go out twice a day in lashing rain. One outing per day is enough

Id happily walk for an hour in the rain

Or walk a mile in the rain

But with a whingeing toddler in tow? It would be painful

Agree with other posts BUT 30 mins walk with a toddler, in the rain; sounds hideous

There’s nothing wrong with having a moan about your job I do all the time

I think the no car rule is a bit silly if it would allow better recreational opportunities for the child but children really do benefit from being taken out in all weather. This is especially true if they do not have a garden they can play in. edited Also buy suitable rain wear and claim it back on tax.

Ok so you've posted repeatedly about all the shit parts of this job and you clearly dislike the job, the area and the role you're being expected to do so whether anyone thinks you're unreasonable or not for the sake of everyone involved you need to move on and find a different role and let someone else provide care for this child.

So if the family don't have a garden, what is round about their flat/house? What are the immediate surroundings? It's a bit odd to live miles from any decent facilities but in a busy area and not have a garden - it's an odd choice to make, especially if they're reasonably well off.

You don't sound like a professional nanny OP. Buy some rain gear and get walking or look for another job.

In that case, the insistence on walking strikes me as unreasonable. Completely different to a quiet suburban area with good pavements and shops nearby where you can stop and say hello to cats and look at shop windows etc.

Before we got a car a few years ago, I walked absolutely everywhere and yes, it is fairly miserable if you're walking in areas that are just not set up for it.

Children shouldn't be out in dangerous weather, however rain is absolutely fine. I work in early years local authority education in Scotland and visit many nurseries, some are exclusively outdoors! Children enjoy all weather as long as they are dressed appropriately. No weather is bad unless it's dangerous. Wrap up or change jobs. A 20 minute walk really shouldn't be a big deal. Do they not have a garden to play in? Some of the most fun and learning happens during wet or cold weather.