Babysitter/Au Pair/Nanny/Childminder

[psychocandy]

sorry to hear about the missus psychocandy.

Shes OKish at the mo. But as I found out - any family illness causes much grief.

[Pondlife]

Nurseries: Surely you must know of other people/mates/NCT group etc that have kiddies in a local nursery? (assuming you go that route)

[Eirikur]

I had a nanny for my child when contracting in Eastern Europe. Had to fire 4 of them before we found a suitable one. You have to check on them at unexpected times. Wasn't the most pleasant idea to have someone sitting in your house whilst at work. Locked the main bedroom during the day and found out one managed to get in anyway.

[MaryPoppins]

I had a nanny for my child when contracting in Eastern Europe. Had to fire 4 of them before we found a suitable one. You have to check on them at unexpected times. Wasn't the most pleasant idea to have someone sitting in your house whilst at work. Locked the main bedroom during the day and found out one managed to get in anyway.

Christ. So you didnt trust the nanny with your bedroom, but you did trust them with your kid?

[Eirikur]

Christ. So you didnt trust the nanny with your bedroom, but you did trust them with your kid?

They all had good references and cv's

[MaryPoppins]

They all had good references and cv's

Rightiio. In all seriousness, assuming you're not a sockie - did you use an agency?

[AtW]

They all had good references and cv's

But have you checked CVs and references for those who gave them reference?

[darmstadt]

Mmmm, Au Pairs. I keep thinking about getting one except my son is now 21 so it might be a bit difficult explaining that one away...

[AtW]

Mmmm, Au Pairs. I keep thinking about getting one except my son is now 21 so it might be a bit difficult explaining that one away...

Just tell him that this is his long missing sister...

[sasguru]

Just tell him that this is his long missing sister...

Stop imagining scenarios or there'll be another crust stain on your sofa..

You need to find a bird quick