https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 14:37:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question/page/2#post-2216218 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:58:51 +0000 sailgrl18 2216218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree as long as LO is getting naps its great and now the nanny will have friends for future playdates. Our nanny did the same thing with our son taking him to the park for "playdates" every day. Now that he's older (17 months) we make sure that if they are at all near our apartment he should be napping in his crib but if they are at a friend's house (20 minute walk) its ok for him to take his afternoon nap in his stroller. I'd say 4 of 5 days each week he naps in his crib and that other day doesn't really disrupt his schedule too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2216194 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:42:51 +0000 youboots 2216194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do this daily with my 3 1/2 mo old if we both enjoyed it. Listening to others interact is good for early literacy/language development. You could even suggest she take in in a store or two. T loves Old Navy randomly- I think it's the bright colors and all the people. The first time we went I thought she was in a good mood- but I realized the second time it's the store. As long as the babe is getting naps it sounds great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2216184 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:31:41 +0000 catomd00 2216184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds fine to me. Listen to your gut, don't let others question your decisions. You know your baby and nanny best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2216164 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 10:13:32 +0000 blackbird 2216164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds ideal, honestly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2216134 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:45:40 +0000 raintreebee 2216134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think this would bother me since it sounds like it's not all day every day. In my area, NYC, I think there is pushback against nannies taking the babies out all day just so they can hang out with one another (while also, some say, ignoring the babies and their needs). But as long as your baby can sleep on the go and is getting enough tummy time etc, I wouldn't have a problem with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2214061 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 22:22:29 +0000 Andrea 2214061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say this is fine if your baby naps well in the stroller/on the go. This would have worked for DD1, but not DD2 who HAD to nap at home, for example. But then they start consolidating naps anyway and then it's easier to do longer outings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2214035 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 21:12:11 +0000 SweetiePie 2214035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think this is totally fine! And even if most of the benefit is for your nanny, I don't think it's a big deal. How many of us would want to be confined to our homes for 8 hours in the day? With a (sometimes cranky) LO?<br /> I think as long as the trip doesn't interfere with naps it's not a big deal, and it sounds like it doesn't if she naps there sometimes. (My son never naps in the stroller, I wish he would!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2214016 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:44:30 +0000 regberadaisy 2214016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't have a problem either! So long as she's kept cool because 30 minutes is a pretty long walk - x2!</p> <p>And pp made a good point of forming bonds for future play dates when lO is old enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2214014 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:41:54 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2214014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think its great! So much better than just sitting at home! And in a few months, she'll LOVE to see all the other kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2214010 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:36:55 +0000 Beehive 2214010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that it's nice for the baby to get out - our nanny has always taken DS on walks etc. The only thing we discussed with her at that age (basically until he could walk) was that we wanted to make sure he had enough "flat time" - time in his activity gym, rolling, crawling, etc. We basically didn't want her to have him in the stroller or to hold him all day. She was happy to oblige of course. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213919 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:36:32 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2213919@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No problem . It's not like dd is walking herself , if she's in the stroller . It's.good to get out and see, hear and smell new things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213914 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:32:51 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2213914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's nice that she's out and about - especially since she's getting some fresh air. I wouldn't have a problem at all. In fact, I think it's a plus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213874 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:38:32 +0000 HabesBabe 2213874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that it's wonderful for both your baby and your nanny. Even if this was 5 times a week, I think it's fantastic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213858 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:14:18 +0000 Mama Bird 2213858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that's a great idea! When your DD gets older, she'll probably look forward to these trips so she can play with the other kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213857 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:12:24 +0000 cat620 2213857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't have a problem with it and would be happy that my child was getting fresh air and doing something other than sitting at home all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213856 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:10:54 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2213856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's great for both of them. Happy nannies are good nannies and I wouldn't want to be cooped up all day. It's not like she's hanging out with her homies in the food court and dragging baby along. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213855 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 17:08:34 +0000 Truth Bombs 2213855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My only hesitation when I read this was to wonder how safe the walk is. Most malls I've been to are on really major roads that aren't really safe for walking with a stroller.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213850 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:56:54 +0000 ALV91711 2213850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it is great your nanny does this. As your DD gets older she will get social interaction as well. Better than them sitting around the house all day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213826 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:14:20 +0000 getjazzy 2213826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would have no issue with this. She's sill getting the social interaction, and nanny is forming good friendships for when DD is old enough to play with others. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213823 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:12:49 +0000 tysonja 2213823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>adult interaction for me when my kids were small were essential in making me feel sane and be a better caregiver to them :). i'll bet this is good not just for your nanny, but for your LO! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213822 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:12:18 +0000 BSB 2213822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only question I have is how often does she go to the mall. Everyday? Like 5 days a week? Or less?</p> <p>I have no idea at what point it would be too much, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213820 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:09:30 +0000 Anagram 2213820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In general, I think getting out of the house is good for LOs...the only way I would have trouble with this is if the nanny started missing my LOs naps times or something to go to the mall play dates.</p> <p>I have several friends with nannies in my town and a couple of them have had problems with their nannies having their kiddos "nap on the go" to go to a standing play date with their nanny friends--but at a certain point, if the kiddo is better off having a good nap in their crib at home, then the nanny needs to respect that. At 5 months, your baby is still a ways from that point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213819 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:08:50 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2213819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No problem. It's good to have a happy nanny and there's a lot to look at on walks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213818 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:07:42 +0000 Dandelion 2213818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wouldn't bother me either. I wish I could walk to the mall! I would be doing the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213816 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:04:59 +0000 MsMini 2213816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually think it is fantastic! Baby gets out of the house, fresh air, and at 5 months my kids both LOVED watching other kids play and would track and follow their movements. Caregiver gets some mental stimulation. I don't see any down sides! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213812 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:59:50 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2213812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, sounds good to me! When my dd was that age I was a little paranoid about germs and mall play areas, since they get so crowded with toddlers, but really, this sounds like a better option than the nanny staying home IMO! As your lo gets older you could add classes or whatever if/when you feel more stimulation is needed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213810 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:57:29 +0000 JenGirl 2213810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm with everyone else. I wouldn't have an issue with it! And while it's probably more beneficial for nanny, at this point, it isn't doing any harm for baby and a happy nanny is going to provide better quality care, so it's all a win! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213807 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:53:56 +0000 kjpugs 2213807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think your DD actually would get bored being in the house all day! I think it sounds like the nanny is doing something beneficial for both of them. Sooner than you think she will be interacting with other kids and it will be great that there's already a "play date" of sorts set up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213806 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:53:45 +0000 ineebee 2213806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd also be fine with it. As for the overstimulation, I'd trust the nanny to know if she's being overstimulated and adjust accordingly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-nanny-question#post-2213803 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:50:02 +0000 wonderstruck 2213803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most babies like having a change of scenery, I wouldn't mind at all! </p>