Will the nanny wash nappies?

[LennyW]

We're considering getting reusable nappies and I'm wondering whether, when I go back to work in 6 months or so, it is reasonable to expect a nanny or share nanny to wash and hang out reusable nappies (we don't have a tumble dryer). Is this something that could reasonably be expected as part of a nanny's job description, or would it depend on the nanny? Also, are most nurseries happy to use reusables?

I don't want to buy the reusables in order to save money on disposables only to find I have to revert to disposables when I go back to work.

Grateful for thoughts and opinions.

It's a nursery duty so I would expect so. i think they are supposed to do every aspect of the child's care, and that would include your choice of nappies. If s/he doesn't know how to deal with them s/he probably isn't very experienced

Personally I think if you get a nanny you include it as part of the job description - however it is not so hard to pop them in yourself at the end of the day when you get home and hang them up a bit later if you do get a great nanny but they are not so keen on the whole nappy thing.

Thanks everyone, do others agree?

I can't imagine a nanny having a problem with it - it's only bunging them in the machine after all! But I guess it would be something to discuss with whoever before they started.

Nurseries are fine to use reusables in my experience, although some may appreciate a little instruction to begin with! Anyway, if you want them to use reusables, they have to do so - they don't have the right to question your instructions.

I used to be a nursery nurse and parents wishes should be respected by any good nursery
imo, This includes reusable nappies. I certainly had to change them.

As for a nanny i think any good nanny wouldnt mind putting them in the wash, however i would agree with pervious posts it maybe just best to bung them in when you get home as you will probs be only washing them every other day. Hanging them out isnt hard so include it in her daily routine/contact from the start then she knows what to do.

I used to be a nursery nurse and parents wishes should be respected by any good nursery
imo, This includes reusable nappies. I certainly had to change them.

As for a nanny i think any good nanny wouldnt mind putting them in the wash, however i would agree with pervious posts it maybe just best to bung them in when you get home as you will probs be only washing them every other day. Hanging them out isnt hard so include it in her daily routine/contact from the start then she knows what to do.

Sounds reasonable to ask the nanny. You could put them in a washing net so she could put the whole net in the washing machine.

I have heard that most nurseries will use the cloth nappies provided. I have had a few problems as the cloth nappies need to be checked on a more regular basis and when this has not been done at nursery has resulted in nappy rash. I am also slighty fed up explaining/ asking politely can the poo be put down the toilet before returning to me. I have asked about 3 times over the course of a year and I am still receiving nappies with dd's poo in . Nice.

I've recently started using cloth and sending them to the nursery instead of disposables has not been a problem. For my own peace of mind I only send poppers not aplix (as a hastily applied aplix could be scratchy and sore on the tummy). I send 2 wet bags, one for wet and one for soiled. I get them back nicely rolled up in the appropriate wetbag with the liners removed. They are ready stuffed pockets with paper liners so really I would be rather miffed if they had a problem with them as they are as easy for them to use as disposables I think (but happily they love them )

I would say that it is absolutely a part of the role of the nanny if you set him/her up well with the appropriate accessories like lidded buckets and laundry bags etc. As long as you bring it up in the interview they cant really complain later can they?