Childminder for a newborn, where do I start?

[aiti72]

Hi, DD2 is due on 26th of July and we need to have someone every weekday to take care of her (on Isle of Dogs in London)from 8am to 12am(DD1 in school). Please don't think I'm a horrible mum, just need to sleep a few hours in the morning as never managed that in the night with DD1 either. But where should I start as I don't even know what these newborn childminders are called? I'd be grateful for any advice on where to look.

sounds like you need another pair of hands ( ie a mh or a newly qualified nanny who is looking for baby exp and doesnt mind mucking in ) rather than a mn - esp if only for 4 hrs a day

a nb will (hopefully) sleep lots, and therefore a nanny is unlikely to want to do all the little odd jobs you require to make life easier

and def NOT a horrible mum - you can afford childcare/help and therefore hire some - and you will be able to function much better with having some sleep/help