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Trial half day with a Nanny - what to do?

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MummyMunchkin · 03/05/2007 11:36

I'm having a trial day with a Nanny next week. I've never employed a Nanny before so wondering what to do. Any advice would be appreciated. My son is 4 months old.

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Eleusis · 03/05/2007 14:12

Perhaps, but then as an employee it isn't their choice. I hate writing weekly reports, but I have to do them anyway. And boy do I hate them.

NKF · 03/05/2007 14:09

I think they tend to hate keeping a diary. There may be exceptions but all the ones I've spoken to have hated it.

Eleusis · 03/05/2007 14:08

Get a nanny diary if you don't already have one. And ask her to fill it out from day 1, including what the baby eats, when he sleeps, if he was well that day, if he required any medication, etc. If you ask her to start a nanny diary later she may see it as an addition to her duties or possibly she will think it's punishment for something you are unhappy about.

fridayschild · 03/05/2007 12:58

Try to leave her to it! She has been a nanny before, I'd guess, so she's used to trial days. You want to see what she will do with your boy, and whether you can have a good working relationship with her. She'll need to ask you about what he likes doing, and whether your parenting style is baby-led or routine-led, but I would suggest being as hands-off as you can bear. It's a great chance to watch her starting to form a bond with him.

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