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Sorry if this offends anyone but...... 'plump' nannies?

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sunnyjim · 12/02/2007 21:26

Is it just us or are nanny's generally 'plump'? (okay in this specific case I'm talking fat really, size 18+)

We have a new nanny, not started yet, but doing the odd half day alongside me to check that we all get along.

I just have concerns about her ability to deal with DS (active 22 month old) on a day to day basis. She finds it difficult to get up or down from the floor and I found I had to slow my pace massively when we went out to the park today.

I guess a part of me thinks that if she has a weight problem, does this reflect in her willpower/ self motivation in other areas?
Will she feed him decent food?
Will she take him to active sporty things (which he loves) or focus on sitting sitll crafty things (which he hates)

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schneebly · 12/02/2007 21:38

lol colditz

schneebly · 12/02/2007 21:38

well I am a size 20 and I have a 2yo and a 3yo and have plenty of energy to look after them, do a full time degree and work 10 hours per week also. They are always fed healthy, home cooked meals and eat plenty of fruit and veg and are not overweight at all.

colditz · 12/02/2007 21:37

All fat people selfishly make children do boring and still activities, didn't you know? Don't employ her, she'll probably have a coronary. And she'll clear out your fridge on a daily basis.

In fact, slip her a leaflet for Fat Fighters. You sound like you know Marjory Dawes.

Stiller · 12/02/2007 21:34

My SIL is an out of work nanny (unemployed for almost a year now) and I think potential employers may be thinking along the same lines as you.

She's bigger than a size 18 though - I don't know her dress size but I'm a 16 and I weigh 12 stone something, she weighs 25 stone.

It's such a shame because she gives me a run for my money with 'get up and go' when she's with DS (not sure whether she's being competitive though). I know she would cook healthy dinners, although would probably rely on cooking what she was told to cook. She'd definetly take him to any activity that was approved of by the parents - sporty or otherwise.

It's such a shame because I've watched my SIL go for interview after interview and be turned down and I can only think it's because of parents assumptions based on her weight. She's fantastic with kids and genuinely loves them - it's not just a job to her.

mogs0 · 12/02/2007 21:34

I'm a size 18. I look after 2 toddlers, a baby and my own 4 yr old. I walk approx 3 hours per day, every day. I, also, ONLY cook healthy, well balanced meals for all children in my care.

If you're not happy with your choice of nanny then maybe you should look for someone more suited to your needs.