What should I go over with my new nanny?

Question

I have hired a nanny to watch my three month old son while I work from home. What are all the things I need to go over with her?

Answer 1

well the duties where the phone numbers is and if he is on a feeding schedule i would go over that but i think a 3 month old shouldn't have one and that is about it and maybe rules on the phone and things like that  

Answer 2

feeding schedule, sleeping schedule. Bathing if she will be. I am assuming if you already hired her then you know she has experience with babies so she should already know how to handle a baby. You will be home so if she has any other questions she can come to you. Make sure you show her where everything is so she won't have to keep interupting you to ask you where things are. Go over things like how your baby likes to be held and what you have been doing to sooth him.

Answer 3

You need to let her know about how you would like her to feed, change, bathe your baby etc so that it can be done in a way that is right for you and your baby. Also information about your baby, for example when your son does this it means he is tired, he doesnt like to be on his tummy etc (whatever it happens to be).

Nannies generally have some kind of early childhood training. If I had a nanny I would also want to know what developmentally appropriate games and activities she would be doing with my son. If you do certain things and would like her to continue them (such as listening to classical music, tummy time, baby massage etc) you should let her know about those.

Also it would be very important to go through emergency contacts and who to contact and when to do so. If you are going to be working in the same house also what things you wouldnt mind being disturbed for. For example if baby is sick, if the nanny has tried everything but cant settle your son, if he is suddenly displaying unusual behaviour.

I think that at first it will be a learning curve for all of you. The nanny will be experienced with children and babies but all babies are different and it will take her time to learn your babies special signs and behaviours. Just remember that you are the Mummy, and it is important that you and your baby are happy, so let her know if you want her to do things differently.  

Answer 4

Schedule, pay rate, outings (yes or no), toys he likes, off limits rooms, where the food is, off limits food, what to feed him, laundry (s/he'll need to do some most likely), when to come get you, and where the coffee is.

The last one is NOT optional. :)  

Answer 5

tell her that you hubby is off limit.  just ask jude law; he just married his children nanny.

Answer 6

The Whole Routine

Eating(time)

sleeping(time)

how he likes to be held

How much he eats

Answer 7

tell her to feed for son on time, keep him clean and be sweet to your son