Nanny for 3 newborns....Where to start?

Jackie2200

Hi ladies,

This is my first post on the local board. I live in Baltimore city (Canton) and am expecting twins in late June.  Our best friends are expecting a singleton in early July and we're considerig a nanny share for our LOs. 

Do you have any recs for where to start a search? Is there a website?  Where do you find recs? Are we searching too early?  Are we right on time?  We're the first of our group of friends to get pg so we are clueless...thanks!

 

 

carasriley

try sittercity.com...

anonsouthernbell

Not trying to be a debbie downer but I would really think about sharing a nanny for 3 newborns.  In all licensed day cares there can only be two kids under the age of two per worker.  Caring for a newborn is a.lot.of.work and personally I would be worried about the care and attention that my baby would be receiving just bc that would be a.lot for one person to handle.  Just a thought...

JennigoesUSA

ditto to the concerns above

daisyterp

I agree with the 2 posters above.  I have 2 children (see tickers) and I watch 2  children (age 3 and 1 as of Sept.) in our home 2x a week and it is rough.  I can't imagine watching 3 infants.  I took a break from watching them after DS was born until August.  It is very tough with infants because it can take months for their schedules to be established.

jnealet

I second sittercity, I have had friends that use it and have had success.  There is also a Downtown Baltimore Family Association, I think that's what its called.  You may want to check that out.

I also agree that three infants would be a lot for one person, but people have triplets and survive, so if you can find someone who is willing to try, go for it.

KathrynMD

Ditto re PP re 3 NBs being a lot for one person.  At our daycare the ratio is 3:1, but there are always extra floaters, teachers, etc. an extra set of hands/arms around.  3 NBs for one person w/o a break is alot to ask.  Obviously, it can be done, but I would rather have more people caring for my LO than less.  Also - with a nanny, you are generally paying for the one-on-one attention, if your LOs arent' getting, you might want to consider other options.

Jackie2200

Wow...Thanks ladies...I was thinking that 3 would be alot and mentioned it to DH but he didn't seem to think that it was a big deal (I know he's really set on a nanny.)  I didn't realize that the regulated centers had the "no more than 2 under 2" policy per worker.  Going with my gut feeling and am going back to square 1.....

 

 

anonsouthernbell

Jackie2200:

Wow...Thanks ladies...I was thinking that 3 would be alot and mentioned it to DH but he didn't seem to think that it was a big deal (I know he's really set on a nanny.)  I didn't realize that the regulated centers had the "no more than 2 under 2" policy per worker.  Going with my gut feeling and am going back to square 1.....

 

 

 

:hugs: I think it's bc until they become dads men don't get it.  They just don't.  I just want to say that trust your gut not only now but once your LO is born.  It won't steer you wrong!

anonsouthernbell

Jackie2200:

Wow...Thanks ladies...I was thinking that 3 would be alot and mentioned it to DH but he didn't seem to think that it was a big deal (I know he's really set on a nanny.)  I didn't realize that the regulated centers had the "no more than 2 under 2" policy per worker.  Going with my gut feeling and am going back to square 1.....

 

 

 

:hugs: I think it's bc until they become dads men don't get it.  They just don't.  I just want to say that trust your gut not only now but once your LO is born.  It won't steer you wrong!

mrsfirefly

I'd have the same concerns as pp.  I do not think a nanny share for 3 infants would be in your baby's best interest.  Actually, there is a listserv for Southeast Baltimore.  Google the DBFA website and you'll find a link to join the listserv.  There you could find more info on nannies/nanny shares.  You could probably find a singleton baby to nanny share with and that would probably be better for your LO. 

mrsfirefly

mrsfirefly:

I'd have the same concerns as pp.  I do not think a nanny share for 3 infants would be in your baby's best interest.  Actually, there is a listserv for Southeast Baltimore.  Google the DBFA website and you'll find a link to join the listserv.  There you could find more info on nannies/nanny shares.  You could probably find a singleton baby to nanny share with and that would probably be better for your LO. 

Sorry, I read your original post wrong. I see now that you are the one having twins, and I saw your follow up post.  Glad you are reconsidering.  Definitely get on that listserv.  It's a great resource for this area.  It is for the Fells Point/Canton/Highlandtown area.