to send my nanny and toddler out in the snow?

[megandraper]

to fetch my preschooler from nursery? It's a 15 minute walk. Not hard-going underfoot, no snow's settled yet. Toddler will be well-wrapped up, in cosy-toes and under rain-hood (and probably asleep, since she usually drops off on the way).

I'm working (at home). Neither she or I drive. I know it's okay but part of me feels it's wrong. If I was in an office, I wouldn't feel this guilt, but I feel like I should stop work and go instead.

Many mums up and down the country are doing exactly the same thing. Your nanny is paid to look after your children. I hope your nanny is appropiately dressed.

YANBU

If you're really feeling worried, give the nanny cash for a taxi there and back. If it helps, I cycled to childminder/work with my 3yo this morning! she survived but wanted the wind to go away

No don't risk it

They will probably explode and their heads will fall off.

A taxi for a 15 min walk?

Just why?

If you're working then no, YANBU.
Although if I were you I'd be out in the snow anyway - I love a bit of snow, especially with little children!

Worra

I'm not worried, it's perfectly safe. A taxi would be more dangerous (no child seats here). I just feel like a lazy lump sitting here in the warm while they go out in the cold.

Reallytired My nanny is a Yorkshire lass - she probably won't even bother with a coat.

Though I'd better get off MN and make sure I AM working, or else IABU.

It's only snow. It's like rain, but a bit more solid. I walked to school this morning with dd and was asked by 3 different mothers if I drove today . They'll survive OP.

Just kick them out and don't expect them back for a while...they'll be having too much fun

If you're feeling really nice, pop some hot chocolate on for when they get back.

Just forget you are at home, you are supposed to be working aren't you?
Many of us trudge up and down the road in all weathers, no problem at all.

I can't see any problem at all

I think you have to tell yourself you are at work even if you are not at work outside the home. I'm sure it will be fine for the nanny to collect her.

yes, i wouldn't think twice about the weather if I was going - last year I pulled DS1 and DS2 to pre-school on the sledge, with DD strapped to my front on the Baby Bjorn (not doing that this year, nearly killed me...)

I just feel lazy! But yes, I am at work even though it's in a spare bedroom.

How overprotective are you, OP? It's just weather. Babies don't melt. Mums all over the country are moving kids about regardless of the snow. YABU, honey.

No don't risk it. They will probably explode and their heads will fall off.

Why on earth are you worried? It will be anice little walk. 15 mins is perhaps a mile? They will be fine.

OP. I hear you! It's hard when you are working at home but just imagine you are in the office. I always end up "jumping in" when I work from home

I like Worra's idea of a hot choccy on their return.

I'm a cm and my lot were playing out for an hour before school on sledges etc, they would have no choice but to go if you weren't there.

I think it is the nanny she is worried about, whether it is fair to expect the nanny to go

oh fgs its a bit of snow!
i am a nanny and my charges and I will be out in it all afternoon! i grew up in Canada and once the snow falls it does not melt until spring.....it migjt surprise you that everyone carries on as normal!

FFS it's a bit of snow, it won't hurt them!

I think they'll be OK - it takes more than half an hour before they go rusty.

YABU, Op.

Bit of fresh air never killed anyone.

She'd have to do it if you didn't work at home.