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Nanny/ mummy issues

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lobsters · 06/01/2011 21:33

DH has mentioned a few times that DD calls our nanny "mummy" when I'm not around, and our nanny doesn't correct her. DD is almost 2, and speech has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months. Our nanny's name does end in "-mmy", so it might be a pronounciation issue, but it has sort of upset me.

What is the best way of raising this with the nanny without sounding precious? Is it an issue? I'm feeling a bit upset about it, but I think this is compounded by being back at work after 2 fab weeks with DD and getting a text today from our nanny telling me what a lovely day she is having with DD.

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rusmum · 06/01/2011 21:39

DOES SHE DO IT ALL THE TIME? sorry caps . I am a teacher and the children often call me mummy. It doesnt mean she has replaced you in her affections, just that the nanny (teacher) is fulfilling the caring role. You should be happy your daughter is comfprtable/happy enough to call her mummy x

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