When to leave the nanny?

[latchmeregirl]

She started today, she's great - DS(7 months) and DD (3) love her - DD cried when she left. My question is when should I leave her on her own with them? DD is at nursery on Wednesday, is it unreasonable/irresponsible to pop out for an hour or so (just to the local shops) leaving her with DS? She's got 6 days handover before I go back to work and I really want to give her some space to get used to doing it solo before I'm at work and not around to iron out wrinkles. Am trying not to cramp her style whilst also being around to help out as much as possible.

Ive just finished my trial week with a family- the baby has SN, so the parents have more cause to worry BUT I was left alone 1st day, took her to park and when picking up eldest from busstop and was fine. Felt comfortable, was asked if it was OK- chance to say no! over depth! or whatever.

~I just felt good that they trusted me, all feedback has been positive and the trust really helps!

Start with popping to the local shop and build up. As Moosh says, check that's ok with her. It might also help her in that she can think about activities at 11am, or 3pm, whatever.

Due to timings not working out for a proper handover I left mine alone all day with our nanny on her second day. If she's an experienced nanny and children seem happy I wouldn't worry about leaving them. I would take the opportunity to get some things done on your own - it's a luxury to enjoy! As others have said just make sure that you are clear with the nanny so that she can plan her day.

In my current job i had a weeklong hand over with previous nanny then mum was around for two weeks doing a few bits around the house plus popping in and out.
In my last job mum was around for three days to show me schools nursery and the general area
The job before that i was thrown in at the deep end on day one.
To be honest i thought the two weeks was too long if the children are happy then its best to let her get on with it. My boss would also come home a bit earlier from time to time and of course phone .

so long as you are not her 1st ever job im sure she will be fine and will actually like being left to get on with stuff

the thought of 6 handover days would actually probably put me off a job actually.

1 i can just about cope with....

but in reality point me in the direction of your fuse box and medicine cabinite / 1st aid kit, tell em about any allergies, let me have a good rummage through your kitchen cupboards, and childrens wardrobes, point me in the direction of washing machine (which i will be able to work) and show me where you keep the hoover / loo rolls and how your remote controls work (ie which for tv / dvd / Wii / xmas tree lights) and how to set your burglar alarm, give me the house key and let me get on with it!

the chidlren and I (or any other good nanny) WILL be fine!

i agree with nannyl i never had big handover periods maybe couple of hours.