Bringing toddler out in the rain

You and the dnsoly might not eb compatible. This is something to discuss with future employers. Also I'm suprised you don't have rain gear. Everyone I know in childcare has the most high tech outdoor all weather gear compared to the general population.

But there's a huge difference between playing out and trudging through really heavy rain/sleet/wind just to get somewhere.

I dont mind walking the dog in the rain if I have to - it can be fun. But if the weather is really bad I'm more likely to drive t the park and THEN walk her there than walk to the park int he first place becuase I dont' want to walk on a busy road with cars splashing me etc etc.

I think there is a big difference between walking to somewhere inside and warm in the sleeting rain and being outside spending time in the sleeting rain for the sake of it.

It's not very pleasant walking in conditions like that but, if you're going somewhere warm and heated like the library or soft play, and then coming back to a warm, heated house, I don't think expecting someone to walk up to a few miles there is unreasonable. Secondary school children are expected to walk in all weathers if they live within 3 miles of school. On the other hand, it's much less reasonable to ask your nanny to take your kids outside to play in the park or feed the ducks in miserable freezing conditions.

talk for yourself 🙄

I assure you many people do not stay indoors because they dislike the weather.

I'd be more careful with a heatwave at the hotest time of the day, and would avoid for a few hours, but rain/ sleet/ snow? It's beyond lazy to use as an excuse to avoid a short walk.

Get your rain gear on. Would she happy if you just took him out close by so you dont have to walk 30 minutes somewhere? Perhaps local park or walk near the house exploring. Or playing in the garden?

and what's next? Homeschooling the kids because it's raining?
You want a weather lockdown next? 😂

I am in South London. NEVER has it rained so much here you couldn't go out for a run.

(It's rare trees are flying around in high winds but that has nothing to do with rain)

Get a proper waterproof long coat. You’ll survive, promise!

Best way of keeping a toddler busy is to get out. Yabu and I question if you are qualified if you don't know this. Get a coat. It's rain it's not going to kill you!

I don't know where people live, but if there was a dangerous storm going on, the library would be shut and there would be no group going either 🙄

This thread is such a non-issue

According to my Swedish friend, daycare children in Sweden play out every day, regardless of temperature, rain or snow! Obvious they have to have the right clothes though.

I can't imagine turning up for work as a nanny in the UK without rain gear. Surely it's part of the key need for the job.

I spent more time outside with a toddler than at any other time in my life.

I'm confused at how you accepted the job but didn't understand what it involved.

On the car side, do you want to take the child out in your car?

Surely you agree car usage before you started?

YABU. Get a decent raincoat, boots and hat. Get out there with the aquatic toddler.

Quite apart from the fresh air aspect, most small children adore jumping in puddles!

When we had a nanny, she didn't drive and I prefer not to, so we'd both have walked to the library (20 minutes away). Library plus cafe are fairly typical entertainment for a very rainy day - it's warm, dry and our local library has enough to keep kids busy for a fair while (arts and crafts as well as books). I'm not pretending we'd enjoy the walk in sleeting cold rain, but we've both done it. It's preferable to having kids climbing the walls inside all day.

I'm now intrigued by German rain clothes. Are they different/superior to UK? All I have is a rains raincoat which is pretty good but now I'm wondering if there are additional items I need to up my game

I think YABU. They are employing you and should get a say in how you’re spending time with their child. My mum is Scandinavian and always said that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes! We went out pretty much every day for fresh air and I’ve done the same with my children. Buy yourself some rain gear!

It was only a little windy at the time, we didn’t get the worst of it in my area and if it was unsafe we would’ve made the decision not to go. They are a country family too so it takes a lot to dissuade any of them to stay indoors.

Nobody would walk in sleet to the library. People on here say they would and that they’d love it but in reality they wouldn’t do it in a million years, they’d be getting the car out or just not bother.

Yeah naturally, same for me but I choose when I do that. I wouldn't do it for 2 hours in the sleet at someone else's behest.

@AubernFable

”a little windy” lol

From your updates it just sounds like you can't be arsed to go out for a walk twice a day.

Get a pair of water proof trousers and a raincoat and wellies, can get them relatively cheap. Chuck them on and go out. I have two boys and we get out in the rain alot. Boys often come back absolutely covered in mud, quick shower when we get in and all is fine.

Your moral superiority must be a great comfort to you. Enjoy your smiling.