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Babysitter and mask wearing

39 replies

Allyfromtheblock · 12/10/2020 21:59

Would you require your babysitter/nanny to wear a mask? My DC is eight so would be happy watching telly with the babysitter for a couple of hours while she is still wearing a mask.

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BogRollBOGOF · 12/10/2020 22:03

No, but I would prefer to have the windows open for better ventilation.

wishywashywoowoo70 · 12/10/2020 22:05

No I wouldn't expect that.

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Allyfromtheblock · 12/10/2020 22:12

Thanks for the advice. I am worried about the babysitter mixing in her university and with her flat mates although I am also thinking that it would not be ideal if she is wearing a mask.

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ItsAlwaysSunnyOnMN · 12/10/2020 22:16

No

FlibbertyGiblets · 12/10/2020 22:17

If the child is in bed when the babysitter arrives that would help? Can you push your evening out start time back a bit?

gamerchick · 12/10/2020 22:18

No.

Look after your own kid in that case.

Greysparkles · 12/10/2020 22:19

If its come to this then I think you need to rethink your evening plans tbh

gingerbread88 · 12/10/2020 22:19

No, definitely not, I think that's a bit odd tbh. If you're that worried I would forgo the evening out.

Devlesko · 12/10/2020 22:20

It depends on what tier doesn't it?
Is she allowed to? Is it not risky?

RaininSummer · 12/10/2020 22:21

No to the mask but also I wouldnt invite a student or anybody else I knew had been mixing with lots of people into my home right now.

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Allyfromtheblock · 12/10/2020 22:21

@FlibbertyGiblets

If the child is in bed when the babysitter arrives that would help? Can you push your evening out start time back a bit?
Yes, the dinner party is at 7, but my child does not go to bed that early. I will probably have to think of some kind of activity for them that is safe to be in different rooms.
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IceCreamAndCandyfloss · 12/10/2020 22:23

I’d not be using a sitter either, mask or no mask. Not worth the risk.

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Allyfromtheblock · 12/10/2020 22:24

It’s a tier one so far. She comes occasionally and we generally do not use a babysitter at all, but there is no other alternative to childcare at the moment. It is very hard to get a person to babysit who has not been in public transport etc.

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olympicsrock · 12/10/2020 22:26

No I don’t think a babysitter would want to wear a mask. Not relaxing. Either your child goes straight to bed or reads in their room. Not fair on the sitter.
Or don’t use a sitter

Brighterthansunflowers · 12/10/2020 22:35

If you’re not comfortable then skip the bloody dinner party and look after your own child.

MsSquiz · 12/10/2020 22:35

I probably wouldn't be asking a uni student to babysit at the moment...
I thought uni students were supposed to be staying in halls or flats at the moment?

DownThePlath · 12/10/2020 22:39

Absolutely not. Ridiculous.

PinkAndFabulous · 12/10/2020 22:41

Agreed, ridiculous. Can't expect her to do that.

Merename · 12/10/2020 22:45

And you can’t have them in different rooms either! Either you’re willing to take the risk or you’re not, if you have her do it then allow them to interact and don’t make it weird for your child.

SofiaAmes · 12/10/2020 22:46

No wonder you have new lockdowns and breakouts there. What's so ridiculous about asking a babysitter to wear a mask. It's not an onerous thing to do. Here in Los Angeles, everyone wears a mask everywhere except a few Trump supporters who says it's ridiculous and uncomfortable and refuse.....
Having said that, maybe ask around for an older person who is out of work from the pandemic and being more isolated than you might expect from a Uni student.

MJMG2015 · 12/10/2020 22:46

If be happy to wear one for a couple of hours until the child went to bed, but if you feel that's necessary then I assume your child will be wearing one too as she's just as likely to be an asymptomatic carrier.

Willyoujustbequiet · 12/10/2020 22:48

Stay at home if you are worried. There's really no need to run the risk.

lobsteroll · 12/10/2020 23:03

Don't forget. It seems the real risk is the fact that it can stay on surfaces for up to 28 days so if you're concerned about her, it's better to just not have her come over at all and you just stay home.

yawnsvillex · 12/10/2020 23:04

100% NO

yawnsvillex · 12/10/2020 23:06

What happens if there is an emergency / is there babysitter not allowed to attend to your son?

Fuck me - get a grip. If I was the babysitter I'd tell you to fuck off.