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Nanny Q

MissDemeanorMissDemeanor member
in February 2014 Moms
We're thinking of hiring a nanny for a number of reasons. I have no experience though. Just wondering if your nanny does other duties, like cooking, laundry, cleaning, etc? I see ads that mention those things, there's don't, so I have no idea what's normal.
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  • boogerbearoriginalboogerbearoriginal member
    IME a nanny should do "kid related" cleaning - so put lunch dishes in sink, but not clean my kitchen. I'm paying her to care for my kids not be a housekeeper.  Obviously if something spills, she should sweep it up or whatever, and toys should be put up, etc but I wouldn't expect her to do laundry.

    Some families do have those additional housekeeping duties, so cooking/light cleaning, added to their nanny's responsibilities but you need to expect to pay more if she's doing those things on top of child care.

    Regardless, I would be very explicit with whomever you hire about what she is expected to do. Last thing you want is for both parties to be upset because the job duties were too vague.


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  • emm57emm57 member
    My nanny unloads/loads our dishwasher, cleans eating area after lunch, tidies up toys during nap time, runs the vacuum in the play area 2-3x a week, and does all of the boys laundry.

    I only asked her to clean bottles/dishes she used during the day, tidy up toys, and wipe down high chair/eating area after lunch.

    Like @armalan12‌ said, my nanny pitches in and does little things she know will help us even though they are not her responsibility. We love her for that.

    I asked a question long ago about hiring a nanny. It was more money related, but I still got great advice from the F14 ladies. Some of the things they told me to include/consider were sick days/paid vacation days, allow some free time during the kids nap time like personal phone calls, using the Internet, studying (if in school), watching some tv to unwind, etc.

    We included those things and made a contract that clearly stated all responsibilities and expectations on her part and ours. Our nanny said she really appreciated it.
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  • MissDemeanorMissDemeanor member
    Thanks for the advice ladies! I'm looking at going back to work, but mainly working from home. That way I can still BF, at least at lunch, and not commute 2 hours a day. Putting an infant in daycare is uncommon here, so a nanny seems like the way to go. Our friends nanny also does some light cleaning, and I believe starts dinner, which sounds divine. But you all make some great points about being baby focused. I wouldn't mind someone who sweeps the floor every day, but I certainly wouldn't expect them to be scrubbing toilets or floors. I think I'll make a list of duties, and figure out what we'd be willing to pay. Provided I decide to take the job, that is. Thanks for your responses!
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  • ShePersistedShePersisted member
    Thread jack- but I have been wondering - what do nannies do for lunch typically? Is this something the family provides or do they get lunch allowance on top of daily wages? Or if I have the ingredients available for them will they whip up a sandwich or soup for themselves?

    When DH and I eat outside on weekdays when working or I'll cook up a quick meal at night. There is never anything in the fridge to eat during the day. Just our lifestyle and probably will be until LO needs to eat solids I think.
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  • emm57emm57 member
    @hg45 We told our nanny she is allowed to help herself to the food we have for her lunch. I usually always have yogurt, stuff to make sandwiches, fruits, veggies, and snacks like pretzels. We also typically have leftovers that DS1 will eat for lunch. Pretty much everything is free game, unless I tell her something is being saved for later/needed in a recipe, etc.

    I encourage her to also sit at the table and eat with DS1, when possible, so he has another role model when it comes to eating. He's very picky, but tends to try different food if she is eating the same things. I find some days she'll make a sandwich, eat leftovers with DS1, and sometimes she brings her own lunch.

    I've never had a problem with her taking advantage and eating more than what would be acceptable for a lunch and snack.
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  • MissDemeanorMissDemeanor member
    Personally, I would expect the nanny to eat our food. Same as any occasional baby sitter we had.
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  • MissusPearsonMissusPearson member
    edited April 2014
    We have a nanny two days a week, and she does light baby-related cleaning. She'll rinse bottles and put them in the dishwasher, or if LO has a blowout or something on her clothes, I've asked her to spray oxi clean on it and throw it in the washing machine but wouldn't expect her to do loads of laundry or anything. Our dog threw up on the carpet the other day though and she cleaned that up which was definitely appreciated ;)

    As far as lunch goes, I fortunately work close by so I usually come home, if LO is hungry I'll nurse so we can 'save' a bottle, and let the nanny run out for lunch if she'd like. Sometimes she brings her food, or if I can't make it home she's welcome to our fridge/pantry.
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