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BonaDea · 11/01/2014 19:15

We are about to employ our first nanny to care for our DS (9mo). I know that most nannies state they are happy to do nursery duties (wash baby's clothes and bed linen, change his sheets, keep his room tidy), keep play room tidy (in this case out living room) and tidy up after themselves in the kitchen after making meals. Are there any other tasks which are basically seen as standard?

We have a cleaner 4 hours per week so heavy duty cleaning like floors, bathroom etc is covered and of course a nanny is employed to look after DS not clean.

But when I'm at home looking after him myself I keep on top of things like running the vacuum round the living room, giving the kitchen floor a sweep most days, emptying the bin etc. Is this stuff a no no for most nannies and / or would we have to be explicit or even pay more if we need her to do this?

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Crowen85 · 13/01/2014 18:16

No of course not...I'm just that personality were I can't leave dirty pots unwashed lol so it wouldn't bother. Me

Crowen85 · 13/01/2014 18:18

I disagree with the attitude, not the fact....if I have something to do I will do it during that time. But I also see this time as a much needed break.

Objection · 13/01/2014 19:26

I would not spend 2 hours doing nothing - dishwasher, batch cooking etc for some of the time but I would also take a break too.

even if the nanny sat and read or ate lunch for that time she wouldn't be in the wrong - she's still there, still engaged in childcare; Jess.

OutragedFromLeeds · 13/01/2014 19:33

I agree totally with NannyLouise.

The attitude stinks.

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