Would you hire a morbidly obese Nanny?

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whompingwillo · 01/02/2025 11:50

I would like to hire someone we’ve met for my 9 month old baby. She’s fab, great with kids, lovely, I have no concerns.

I would estimate her BMI is 50-60 and my husband noticed that it is a struggle for her to get up and down off the floor and he is worried that if baby was in danger she may struggle.

So what would you do? Do you think that weight could impact a job like this? I’m sure people of this weight have their own children and are safe to look after them?

YABU - morbid obesity could impact her ability to do this job

YANBU - she’ll be fine

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LeafofLorien · 01/02/2025 11:53

That would be a flat no from me. As soon as your baby becomes a quick moving toddler she is going to struggle to keep up and this presents a safety problem.

HundredPercentUnsure · 01/02/2025 11:53

I wouldn't either if she struggles to get up and down from the floor, she might struggle to be quick enough to keep up with a mobile toddler.

Weyohweyoh · 01/02/2025 11:53

It’s a very physical job, especially as the child grows and gets more active. I wouldn’t be happy employing someone I thought couldn’t keep up.

Wowjustwow99 · 01/02/2025 11:53

It would be a no from me unfortunately.
Your child might not be able to run at the moment but when they are old enough to and run off can the nanny run after them if they were in danger?

I was a nanny for years and all children do a runner at some point in their life no matter how well behaved they are

Strawberryfruitcorner · 01/02/2025 11:52

Sounds harsh but no I wouldn’t. I would expect someone I am paying to be able to play with my child and get up and down and do physical activity with them.

Bodybutterblusher · 01/02/2025 11:51

I wouldn't. You want someone who will keep up with him at the park. It doesn't sound like she would find it possible to be active with him.

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