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Babysitter issue...not sure what to do

coffeeandbookscoffeeandbooks member
edited March 2014 in May 2013 Moms
So, I like my babysitter but I am not sure my son does.  My husband and I both work from home, and we have part time help while we are there.  My babysitter is super reliable which is really important to me.  She always comes as scheduled, and has always been willing to work extra hours when I need her, and she is even flexible with cancellations.   We live in a beach community and the culture is really laid back so it has been hard to find someone with this work ethic.
She is hands on with LO...gets on the floor and plays with him, does what I ask for meals, and seems to really take an interest in him.

But LO cries with her a lot!   We have had her for about five months so I was really hoping he would have warmed up by now, but I don't think he has.  Her personality is a little bland so maybe there is just no bond.

I was a nanny at one point, and the baby I watched really liked me and didn't cry for her mother when she wasn't there.   She was excited to see me when I came.  I was really hoping this would be the case with LO's babysitter.

I really don't want to get another babysitter for all the reasons above but I am wondering if I should because LO doesn't seem psyched with her. 

Curious to hear your thoughts...thanks!
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Re: Babysitter issue...not sure what to do

  • OohgurlOohgurl member
    For peace of mind I would get a nanny cam. Or see if you can rent one for a week. 
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  • kmcd23kmcd23 member
    I only have a morher's helper, so my experience is only partly applicable. But I've noticed that when G knows I'm close by, he fusses with her half the time. If he thinks I'm gone, he does so much better. Is it possible to stay completely out of his view/hearing? Maybe tell him bye, etc if you don't already?
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  • emmy236emmy236 member
    I agreed with kmcd23. I work from home too and R is really fussy when my mom stays at our house during the day. If she takes him out he's a completely different baby. Maybe he's just fussing because he knows mommy and daddy are around?
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  • mamatohnemamatohne member
    My mom watched ds and he cries a lot for her. When I get home I give him some attention then go about my dinner time routine and he plays by himself and is fine. She has made comments like "he won't play like that when I'm here," or "he wants my attention all the time." Well that's because she dosnt let him fuss for even a second, she tends to him to quickly, if he falls she freaks out ect...  I'm convinced this is why he is so fussy for her if she takes her attention away for one second he freaks out! I don't know if this helps you at all?
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  • mamatohnemamatohne member
    I don't know if that post came out right but I'm having a hell of a time posting here lately!!!!
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  • coffeeandbookscoffeeandbooks member
    Yeah, I think you are all right, me being around is probably the issue.  I might have to start working away from the house more.  Thanks guys for your feedback.
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