DD's Nanny

[babyinmyarms]

Would appreciate some thoughts on this.

DD 18 weeks is a very smiley and happy baby, she smiles at everyone and is very happy and content even with new faces.

I have a nanny / carer come 10 hours or so a week to help with her. Problem is DD doesn't seem to like her, cries as soon as she sees her and never quite settles when she is here.

Could it be DD just doesn't like her or should I be more worried?

You have to go with your gut, I suppose.

There is a problem, listen to your DD and change nanny.

She's too young to have a firm dislike . She knows it isn't you though and if you are still a round may confuse her.

It's so hard to know what to do.

She has been coming for about 4 weeks now just for a couple of hours a day. She is a nice lady, experienced with children, CRB checked etc.

They play with toys but more often than not go for walks in the pram as this is the only way DD will settle with her.

I absolutely want to do what's best for DD, I'm just not sure whether her reaction to nanny is going to improve?

I found at around 4months dd only wanted me or dh and would scream if anyone else held her. It lasted a few weeks before going on its own accord and she was then ok with most people. (It was a difficult few weeks as she would also not be put down!)

It is probably.just a phase. I would follow your baby's lead. Is it possible to hold off a couple of weeks to see if she comes round?
My.dd was funny with women around 4 mos. Would get v upset if a woman so much as smiled at her!

It could be something as simple as the woman wearing strong perfume, it does seem strange that she is upset with that one person :(

Does she react differently to others who take her away from mum? Could it be she is happy with others but because mummy is still around for reassurance?

if you dont mind me saying is 14 weeks not very soon to be handing over care to someone else . probably just knows its not you

Thanks for the replies.

If I had any choice believe me I would not be employing someone to look after my DD, however needs must and I am in the home rather than out of the home so I am thankful for that at this point.

The thing is she is happy with everyone else - I have a lot of family who visit several times a week and there are no problems at all, just smiles and laughter.

The nanny comes 4 days a week and DD cries every time she sees her.

Maybe it is just one of those things. I feel bad enough having to outsource her care for a grand total of 10 hours per week. Maybe I should take this as a sign.