How to find a job as a nanny after having my own child

I have been on here before raving about my previous nanny who had her own child.

Honestly, just keep looking, because it depends on who you speak to. I was more than happy to employ her, she was fabulous, and I paid her exactly the same rate as a nanny without a child.

I wouldn't hesitate to employ another nanny with her own child, for me it was more important to have the right nanny who I clicked with, we never had any problems, she was just so fab, I can't tell you!

Keep looking, you will find a nice family who will value you for your experience.

I was looking for a nanny and considered one with a child. We interviewed someone and came close to hiring her (I would have but DH was reluctant). Her daughter was a similar age to my DS and would have been nice to have a playmate.

We were told to expect to pay a slightly lower rate. The reason was that we wanted a nanny for the one to one care. If they have a child, then the care isn't one to one, a bit like a childminder. So pay wise - the nanny with DC was £1 more an hour than an inexperienced nanny with childcare experience (not nanny experience).

If I were you, I'd consider going through a nanny agency that specialises in placing nannies with kids. Also can you consider working part time?

Stress the positives - playmate for social aspect, that you will focus on the charge (I was worried that DS would be left out in favour of nanny's DC), you will provide everything, that your DC is easy going (e.g. naps, feeding etc). You could also consider becoming a childminder instead?

hi there

sorry to hear about your bad luck!I too am a nanny that is struggling after 15yrs in the business to find that role and all because I am a mummy now...doesnt seem fair does it!

We could open up a hole can of worms here about nanny with own child should earn less as they cant provide the same attention blah blah blah.

However as a nanny with own child, my child doesnt get to go to playgroups (currently looking after school age kids, not allowed out when they at schoool!), monkey music, tumble tots, socca tots, swimming, sleep in his own bed when he wants, eat when he wants, have many friends his own age.....need I go on...basically, he misses out!
Many families don`t see this, all they see is they cant cope with 1 more kid, so how can I?
Having 1 more child in the house doesnt require extra heating,its already on mostly,doesnt require extra food, I provide my own, I provide my own buggy, own highchair, own carseat.....

Oh and all on a reduced pay by upto 20% because apparently its a share now!! Would it be a share if they had another child, would they reduce my wages accordingly, even though my work load has gone up?

Anyway, I sympathise! Its tough out there, bizarly I cant even get night nanny work, apparently being a mum isnt enough experience...I need a piece of expensive paper....lol, lets not go there either!!

good luck!
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