https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:17:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924047 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:15:32 +0000 julie31 2924047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the reality check everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924044 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:35:26 +0000 pachamama 2924044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd also not ask her to wear one :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924043 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:35:32 +0000 periwinklebee 2924043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would give her the option to do as she wants. Our babysitter prefers to wear a mask when indoors with the kids, even though she's vaccinated and we told her she didn't need to from our end. (Our kids do not wear masks, as they are young; we wear a mask around her as a courtesy although we are vaccinated). Just to say, some people actually prefer to wear masks around unvaccinated kids, even when vaccinated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924042 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:12:49 +0000 MrsSCB 2924042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with PPs—if she’s vaccinated, no. Our teachers at preschool still have to wear masks indoors, but I’d honestly be fine with them changing that rule. I know both of my kids’ teachers are vaccinated and have been for months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924040 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:19:01 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2924040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think no. She’s vaccinated. Especially if you’re both vaccinated too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924038 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:54:06 +0000 josina 2924038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not ask her to wear a mask if she's vaccinated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924036 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:48:50 +0000 JJ2626 2924036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. The vaccines are incredibly effective. It’s practically impossible to spread Covid if you’ve been vaccinated. (I work in public health). Enjoy date night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924035 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:44:33 +0000 LadyDi 2924035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally, if she’s been vaccinated I would not ask her to wear one.</p> <p>ETA as long as cases are pretty low in your area </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-our-babysitter-wear-a-mask#post-2924034 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:39:35 +0000 julie31 2924034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi everyone! So DH and I are going to have our first date night in 1.5 years tomorrow. Yay! But we don't know if we should have our babysitter and/or kids mask up.<br /> Our babysitter is vaccinated (as we are), and she is very responsible. But she also works with other families and traveled recently. I am not sure how to proceed. We have been fairly cautious and always wear masks (as most people in the area where we live) but I also don't want to be overly paranoid.<br /> What would you guys do in that situation? Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921275 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 23:04:14 +0000 PinkElephant 2921275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: @Chuckles: Thanks - based on this I think the Ms will be better. I mainly want them for hibernating at home this winter, although I’m doing outdoor workouts so might wear them with trail runners...which I buy a half size too big to accommodate extra winter sock bulk. But nothing is worse than tight socks, especially if I’m paying $$ for them to be comfy 🤪 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921274 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 23:00:43 +0000 Chuckles 2921274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: @wrkbrk: Hmm... I have a size 6/6.5 foot. I wear the smalls, and they are definitely snug. Not in a bad way, just that they fit me really well. I think it's possible that the small would be a little too tight for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921272 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:23:27 +0000 wrkbrk 2921272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: Good question. I have mediums and have a size 8 foot and nothing has ever sagged :) But your feet are a bit smaller...also I never wear mine with shoes. Just at home so maybe a slightly tighter fit you to wear them inside shoes is better?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921271 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:18:46 +0000 PinkElephant 2921271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ilovepie: @Chuckles: @wrkbrk: Bombas fans! I need sizing help! I'm interested in ordering myself a pair (or requesting that DH get me some for Christmas), but am so torn on the sizing. I'm a firm 7.5 shoe; when no half sizes are available I generally prefer the fit of an 8 (like in my othe comfy footwear favorite, my LL Bean wicked good moccasins) unless something runs big. Would you suggest sizing up to the medium socks? 8-10 just sounds like it has the potential to be saggy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921194 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:20:14 +0000 wrkbrk 2921194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: I have this set. I think they’re originals so I guess wool? <a href="https://bombas.com/products/women-s-originals-ankle-mixed-color-four-pack-1?variant=grey-mixed&#038;size=m" rel="nofollow">https://bombas.com/products/women-s-originals-ankle-mixed-color-four-pack-1?variant=grey-mixed&#038;size=m</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921191 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 23:11:44 +0000 Chuckles 2921191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps:, @ilovepie:, and @wrkbrk: Do you have the merino wool Bombas or the lightweight version? I think I mostly have the wool ones, but the patterns and colors in the lightweight version are much cuter. I'm curious if the lightweight ones are just as good. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921187 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:43:25 +0000 wrkbrk 2921187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: Bombas! I thought the cost was ridiculous too until I was gifted some! I swear everyone gets turned on to them the same way 🤣🤣😍😍 Gifts are meant to be luxury items the recipient wouldn’t splurge for on her own! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921186 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:06:30 +0000 ilovepie 2921186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Socks! Bombas are really nice but I hate spending money on them and love having them gifted instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921185 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:33:19 +0000 Jessiemuller88 2921185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go for the early bonus and gift card too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921181 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:03:40 +0000 bees_knees 2921181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vote early bonus, Sephora gift card! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921174 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:27:30 +0000 LadyDi 2921174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do the bonus a little earlier in the month and personally I like the idea of the socks (I LOVE being gifted socks haha) but maybe that's just me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921170 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:06:17 +0000 agold 2921170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd gift her the bonus as early in December as you can. And then have the kids give her the sephora gift card closer to Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921168 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:12:17 +0000 Fawn 2921168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: I'm curious to try them to see what they are like! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921167 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:03:53 +0000 Chuckles 2921167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Fawn: They are crazy expensive. I've only gotten them as gifts from my mom, who is obsessed with them. But, like @PurplePumps: said, they are awesome. She seems to like cozy clothes, so I thought she might like them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921166 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:36:59 +0000 Fawn 2921166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd definitely go for the Sephora gift card, especially if you know she shops there. I had never heard of bombas socks, but just looked them up and $85 for a six pack of ankle socks seems crazy to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921164 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:17:05 +0000 erinbaderin 2921164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have really particular feelings about socks so I would never use a pair somebody else bought me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921163 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:32 +0000 PurplePumps 2921163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really do make up but i love my bombas. It's like walking in a cloud. I got it as a gift and would love to be gifted more as i have a really hard time spending that much on socks on my own! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nanny-holiday-gift-which-one#post-2921160 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:27:25 +0000 Chuckles 2921160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our nanny started with us at the beginning of November, and she is really awesome! We're going to give her an end of the year bonus of a week salary (even though it's totally budget busting). Do you think I should give it to her very close to Christmas or would it be better to give it a little early so that she can use the money for the holidays if she wants? Also, I'm going to get her a small separate gift, since I know technically the bonus isn't a gift. She's a former colorist at a salon. I'm deciding between a Sephora gift card or a pack of Bombas socks. Which one do you think would be better? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nannies-covid-contract-rider#post-2918140 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:29:29 +0000 periwinklebee 2918140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: thank you!!! this is a good point on liability insurance, I've got to go back and check what our umbrella policy is, and maybe up it... as you say, a good idea in general. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nannies-covid-contract-rider#post-2918138 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:10:34 +0000 Littlebit7 2918138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I’m not totally sure. We got an umbrella policy last year after we bought our house and the framework of it protects us if we get sued; now that we own a home and have more assets as we get older and save...it seemed like a no brainer to have some protection in the event we get sued. People are nuts </p> <p>I think it might be hard for someone to legit prove they got Covid at your house. But if you have a full time employee such as a nanny, and they get injured on the job, or your kid gets Covid and then surprise, nanny tests positive, they could definitely try to go after you in the event that things go downhill. Maybe a legal bee could Chime in here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nannies-covid-contract-rider#post-2918137 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:05:53 +0000 periwinklebee 2918137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit7: Not to threadjack but what a mess... We have our occasional babysitter come to help out some and we haven't had contact with anyone outside our household besides her since March so I'm not really worried about getting her sick. She's also in her 20s and healthy, and super sweet, and I believe has health insurance through her other job, though I don't know for sure... But still this kind of freaked me out. If a babysitter thought you got her sick, could she sue? </p>