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nanny/mothers help getting some really basic things wrong - how to deal with this

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Tutter · 06/09/2007 12:28

to start with, the positives: she's easy-going, flexible and seems to enjoy spending time with ds1

but she's pretty slack on some things, and quite dippy

e.g. not thorough on nappy changes - leaves bits of poo - ds1 then gets sore. doesn't tighten lid on beaker - spills everywhere. forgets to wipe down table after meals. forgets to tidy up before going home. ironed dirty clothes!

i pick her up on things when i feel it's appropriate but don't want her to feel as though she's under constant scrutiny

should i just relax and think of the bigger picture, or would you expect her not get these types of thing wrong?

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fluffyanimal · 06/09/2007 12:30

I would be very cross about the nappy business but could probably let the other stuff go.

ConnorTraceptive · 06/09/2007 12:30

You're paying her so I would say it as reasonable to pull her up on these things especially the nappy change that's not good at all.

If your paying her to tidy before she leaves she should do it.

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