https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:31:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2144344 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 01:44:34 +0000 Torchwood 2144344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've nannied for families with both a WAH dad and a WAH mom. The one with the dad I was with from around 8 weeks to 18 months. She never had any problems with it, or any tendency to want dad just because he was there. The one with the mom I was only with a few months, from around 6mo to 9mo. Again, never had any issues. Mom came out to get food and things and we'd talk, and sometimes the baby would want to go to her, sometimes she wouldn't. She never minded being handed back off though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2144343 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 01:28:12 +0000 lamariniere 2144343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: My DD had separation anxiety extremely young...it was definitely noticeable at 3 months. We had a babysitter starting at 4.5 months and it took a few weeks for her to get used to the babysitter and not cry the second she saw her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2144116 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:37:41 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2144116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a WAHM but definitely have had this.. Eventually they get used to it I think. When dd had to be with grandma for extended times she always got used to it even as a stubborn toddler. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2144012 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:22:55 +0000 SleepyMonkey 2144012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I WAH one day a week but i am actually on maternity leave right now with dd2. It def makes it harder for the nanny to get the day going for dd1 because she wants to hang out with me. So getting dressed and out the door is a lot more work for the nanny. I try to hide in the bedroom when she comes home for her nap though, otherwise she resists it. When i WAH when i only had dd1, it didn't affect her as much when i was home and the nanny was here though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143907 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:21:14 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 2143907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I WAH and am often here when my kids are with the nanny, but they don't usually give me grief. They are older, though -- 17 mos and 3. I make myself relatively scarce whenever possible and they really love her, which helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143827 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:16:39 +0000 Modern Daisy 2143827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two full time nannies and still hire them for sick/snow days and i hate when i have to be home with them there. It's exactly why i prefer daycare! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143784 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:34:50 +0000 SweetiePie 2143784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I've read it starts around 8 months. He's 7 months now and he's JUST starting to fuss if I walk away. He's usually ok after a few seconds, but it's new that he even cares that much. But, that's only if it's just the two of us. If the sitter or my husband is with him, he's ok with me coming and going.<br /> I was away last weekend and I think he kinda forgot about me until I got back and he freaked out (in a good way). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143745 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:12:14 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2143745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: when does that usually happen?</p> <p>We are planning for 1 on 1 care in our home from age 6 mos to 18 mos. I WAH all day just one day a week though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143739 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:07:42 +0000 SweetiePie 2143739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is only 7 months old and so far it's out of sight, out of mind. He is obsessed with my sitter and she only comes 1-2 days a week so he has a lot of fun with her. I'm sure that will change though once separation anxiety sets in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143729 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:05:36 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2143729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was a nanny for kids whose mom worked at home and it was definitely a challenge! I liked having her there for some things but a lot of times it was difficult. Once the second child was born, it was tougher because he was more clingy and knew where he office was and would sit at the door and cry. I couldn't distract him for anything! I preferred to take them out fairly often for that reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143723 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:04:24 +0000 lamariniere 2143723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I WAH and sent the babysitter out with DD every day. She always knew I was here and I couldn't work. Our apartment is relatively small though, so it's not like I could have hidden at my desk while they played here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wah-amp-nannies#post-2143699 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:53:20 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2143699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have read that when babies can see, hear or smell their moms they fuss in other people's care. Was this your experience?</p> <p>On the days when you work from home or get home early and still need to work are there specific things you have your nanny do as not to upset your LO? </p>