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Finding an emergency nanny in London

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BlameItOnTheBogey · 28/03/2009 17:30

Does anyone know how I would do this? DS is normally at nursery but he's developed a D&V bug over the last day. I'm obviously not going to be able to send him in at least on Monday and for 48 hours after this has cleared up. He's fine in himself and not obviously ill (except for the nappies). Neither DH nor I can afford to take time off next week. Any other time we would (and DH did yesterday) but next week is crazy, crazy. So we really need to sort this out.

Can anyone give me any pointers? I'm really, really nervous about the idea of leaving him with someone I don't know. I'm less worried about how he would cope as he is very gregarious and loves new people but how would I know that the person was trustworthy? Help!

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Earlybird · 28/03/2009 17:37

.....Many nanny agencies have nannies looking for work on their books....

now that I've read that back, it's a bit silly.... ....but you know what I mean!

Earlybird · 28/03/2009 17:35

First obvious question: have you any familiar babysitters who might be able to stand in for a day or two?

Many nanny agencies have nannies looking for work on their books. They probably could find you someone - though it may be tricky to have organise for Monday.

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