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Useless Nanny has arrived, what shall I do?

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moaningpaper · 10/10/2006 10:47

Right, I am supposed to have a Nanny for two days to help because of my bad back.

They have sent an unqualified 17 year old who appears clueless around babies.

There are only about 20 people who live in this town so I don't want to offend anyone.

How do I deal with this nicely?

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bakedpotatooooowoooh · 10/10/2006 11:15

If she really seems unsure/unconfident with the baby you must ring the agency
To keep everyone sweet (does she live in the town?), you can always say how lovely she is but you're concerned about her lack of confidence... see how they respond.
I'd be livid: you're paying for a service.

BloodyTenaLady · 10/10/2006 11:13

If your back is so bad for you to get some help then I would ring your HV for more useful help, there is an organisation but I cant remember the name somat like homehelp. Mature, have been mothers can take care of the carrying of the baby and fun with the 4 year old.

BloodyTenaLady · 10/10/2006 11:11

Say that your back has seemed to of eased off now. thankyou all the same.

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moaningpaper · 10/10/2006 11:10

Yes sorry

Local agency that I rang

Their website says that use professional carers

This is not strictly true

At the moment I have put the baby down for a nap so she just has the 4 year old who is making her read her way through her library

Actually this might be punishment enough

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bakedpotatooooowoooh · 10/10/2006 10:59

who is this 'they'? is she from an agency?