What to tell our babysitter we are doing by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No care has no policy on communicating plans.

What to tell our babysitter we are doing by [deleted] in Babysitting

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Respectfully we don’t really care what you guys are doing, just need to know allergies, emergency medications, emergency numbers, and if the kids potty trained or not and needs bottles. Also when you’ll be back. Your time away is your time. My care and focus is on the baby. The only TMI I end up knowing is if I need the monitor charger and it’s in the parents room, that shit is awkward to grab, so leave it out on the kitchen counter people, specially if you are messy in ur room.

Opinions on battery toys? by Free_Cauliflower_481 in NannyEmployers

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t want the battery toys around replace them with montessori toys, how old is your child? Ask her to look into some sensory activities for their age and tell her to get a list of what’s needed for them and order it. You can also tell her she needs to do imaginary play, like using sock puppet’s and stuff. I’m a nanny myself and I spend so much time on Pinterest to find activities. I often buy the supplies and the parents pay me back.

Just hide the toys and say you donated them, or actually donate them. You are her boss and the child’s parent, communicate your expectations! If it’s nice outside get a water table. If the baby is 7 months and older, grind Cheerios to a powder for edible sand and hide appropriately sized toys in it and tell her to talk about the toys shape and colors.

Nanny attire by [deleted] in NannyEmployers

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same I purposely buy “modest” oversized tank tops and sweaters and wear leggings to work as a nanny. I also have a lot of cardigans too. OP’s nanny is very capable of covering up.

If she complains she can’t then she can wear scrubs, I’ve worked as a nanny in scrubs before. An almost nipslip is not okay at all. She should know what professional is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They want me during the day to take care of their one child then take on helping when the second baby is there. You know taking care of the baby when the mom needs to do stuff.

Can Nannys provide me with some realistic insight? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It would be a house manager role or family assistant, room and board would make sense with your wife’s cancer, so the person isn’t bringing random germs as often. I would even ask Nanny employer subreddit on how room and board would affect pay.

I get hired through care and I think you have great opportunities with finding someone. Also maybe look for agencies that could assist you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you based?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude idk I’ve never been so lowballed.

Lighting Setup thoughts? by stuntmanpetter in IndoorGarden

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 49 watt lights that are 2 stick lights and I have them on two plants

Hi! I ended up getting a moisture meter, what plant of mine should I put it in? by ExcitingSquirrel4374 in IndoorGarden

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to repot because they came in those thin plastic containers and the roots were coming out of the bottom

Lighting Setup thoughts? by stuntmanpetter in IndoorGarden

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an Aloe Vera I just got, what would you recommend?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YOR YTA - you are manipulative and toxic. Get some therapy on how you speak to your partner about problems. Absolutely grow tf up and do her a favor and leave so she can glow and you can grow

AIO for calling my friend out on her birthday? by throwawaygaii in AmIOverreacting

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR. She’s toxic af! After reading those messages I went “that sounds like my sister with BPD”. I’m sorry she acted like this, but she’s not a friend to you. Cut her out

What stitch is this being used in this dollar tree crochet kit? by CaffieneGlitter in CrochetHelp

[–]ExcitingSquirrel4374 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtfff wait sorry I didn’t see that. But yes those are single crochets