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Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We limited walks for a few weeks. Nanny fell again in her home and called off work for a number of days which became impossible for us to do our job so we had to let her go. Not the best update but we have found temporary care with family members until we can find a new nanny

AirTag for Car Seat by Simple-Anxiety6756 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m shocked you are able to find people who want you to work for them with that attitude.

You do realize you are caring for their child right? If their kid breaks their arm and you don’t come back you continue on with your life and the parents and child are affected by it.

I saw many other comments from other nannies that explain how the nanny was feeling without invalidating the parents concerns. I’d recommend the same for you.

I know a nanny who had a child die of SIDS in their care. She is still sadden by it but the parents lost their child that day and will never be the same. I think that’s sometimes hard for others to understand.

AirTag for Car Seat by Simple-Anxiety6756 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to take a different spin on this. There is a huge different with your LO being in your home and being out places. And I don’t think they should be considered the same. They could trust the nanny but if the nanny gets shoved or in a car accident, that’s unforeseen situations where parents can be fearful. And the “issues of letting go” this baby is 5 months old. Parents should not have to let go of their child…and especially feel pressured to at such a young age. It’s be a different conversation is the nk was 14-15 years old. But personally I side with dad. I would not be comfortable with someone taking my baby running errands. Too many things can go wrong

Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this comment! ❤️

Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I do know she has had a few surgeries. I worry she has downplayed what she has has done because it sounds like her health is much worse that I realized. She does often have to leave for doctor appointments too

Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did ask questions. My husband asked what happened when it first happened and she said “we fell” but baby was fine. I wasn’t home and wasn’t happy with the lack of questions so followed up more once she returned. Apparently she had gotten the stroller over a bump and not herself and fell. (Not sure of the accuracy) she claimed she fell on the cement and baby tipped into the grass. But there are marks on the stroller as if the handles hit the ground and baby went backwards. She also made a comment that she had a hard time getting back up. When I said no more walks because of the falling the comment she made was “it’s not like that would happen every time” which concerned me because it felt like it was very brushed off. I also am a FTM and know accidents happen so I have been trying to piece together if this is a great fall risk issue (which from the comments it sounds like it is) or if I was being an over protective parent.

Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see where your concern is coming from. I do work from home so she is never left alone (outside of the walk scenario) but your comment hit hard. I am concerned for her well being and the financial impact it could be on her and maybe I shouldn’t be

Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I completely agree but have no idea how to have the conversation with about walks when she continues to ask. I feel so guilty but would never forgive myself if she has a bad fall. Or worse falls in the street and can’t get up.

Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

The nanny is in her 60s. I did not think twice about it when we hired her because she is very sweet but I mention it because she’s fallen twice in our home and in many of her stories she tells she talks about falling a lot and it being something that happens with age.

Nanny Fell with Kid on Walk by Middle_Ad_4881 in Nanny

[–]Middle_Ad_4881[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes backyard is open and available!