https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:43:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-and-cons-of-a-nanny-who-brings-her-child#post-2719529 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:47:45 +0000 californiadreams 2719529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayLou: thanks for questions! sleep/nap was my biggest concern and we have talked about it. My 1 year old is transitioning to one nap so by the time she would start, i might even feel comfortable having them nap at the same time (1 midday nap). we are going to do a trial morning this week though to see how it goes with putting both my and her kid down for naps. Apparently her kid goes to sleep very easily and independently. She worked as a live in nanny for 2 years for a family with 3 kids and took them on outings all the time. She was also at my house yesterday afternoon for a trial and took them all to the park and it was a success. so far, i really really like her! But i feel it is a risk too so i am grateful for the input i am getting here, it is giving me stuff to think about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-and-cons-of-a-nanny-who-brings-her-child#post-2719509 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:08:43 +0000 LindsayLou 2719509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Up until a month ago, I was working as a nanny and bringing my toddler with me. A few questions I'd ask are: Has the nanny brought her child with her to other nanny positions? If so, how did balancing her own kid's needs with the other kids' needs go? What is the 2 year old's nap schedule? Would it conflict with your one year old's naps? Would she be comfortable leaving the house with all 3 little ones? As others have mentioned, what would happen if any of the little ones were sick? </p> <p>When done right, it can be great for everyone involved. But it has to be the right fit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-and-cons-of-a-nanny-who-brings-her-child#post-2719428 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:02:25 +0000 californiadreams 2719428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: @Anagram: good points. we did discuss in the interview about sickness and agreed that common colds (runny noses etc) were okay to come to work with on both ends. But that vomiting/diarrhea/fever type symptoms were not. And i guess i see it if my LO had something that contagious, i would tell the nanny to stay home whether or not she had a kid as it would not do us any good if she got sick and couldn't come to work anyway the following days. She said her husband's schedule is flexible too so there would also be a possibility of leaving her daughter at home if really needed to due to sickness, otherwise she would not come. So i guess that is another con is that she may call in sick. But i guess i see it as a nanny without kids can also legitimately call in sick at any time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-and-cons-of-a-nanny-who-brings-her-child#post-2719420 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:51:04 +0000 Anagram 2719420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: that's a big one. OP, I would definitely ask/agree in advance on what you would do if your child is sick, or if the nanny's child is sick.</p> <p>I have two kids, and they have probably had 20 sick days between the two of them this winter season--a LOT. And our nanny has worked most of those days. My kids are in the same house, whether one of them is sick or not, and we manage it (I'm sure you do the same since you have two), so you would need to work out with the nanny in advance how you would deal with illness and put it all in writing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-and-cons-of-a-nanny-who-brings-her-child#post-2719413 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:40:14 +0000 bushelandapeck 2719413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We considered this as well. My main reason for not hiring someone with a child was the concern about the other child being sick/my child being sick and not having the nanny be able to come due to concerns that the other child (ren) would get sick too. For me, one of the main reasons we have a nanny is so I can still go to work when my kids are sick (within reason, of course) so we chose someone else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pros-and-cons-of-a-nanny-who-brings-her-child#post-2719406 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:35:20 +0000 californiadreams 2719406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2 boys aged 1 and 4. Potential nanny has a 2 year old daughter that she would bring. Does anyone have experience with this?</p> <p>This is what i have come up with:<br /> Pros:<br /> - cheaper rate<br /> - play mate for my 1 year old when 4 year old is in school<br /> - slightly older play mate for my 4 year old when he is home</p> <p>Cons<br /> - less focus on my kids<br /> - less time to do extra stuff around the house (i don't ask a whole lot, but typically it is a nice bonus of having a nanny that everything is cleaned and i can leave laundry to fold etc)</p> <p>anything else? </p>