My first nanny
Placing childcare in loving hands
The first nanny is a very special nanny—it is the first time parents entrust their child to a stranger. Before giving birth, many women plan to return to work as soon as possible and have their child looked after by a nanny. But when the time comes, mothers find it difficult to let go of their child. That’s why choosing the first nanny should be done with particular care. Before a mother can leave her child with the nanny, there must be a high degree of trust.
The first nanny should therefore be an experienced nanny, one who can reassure the mother that her child is in loving hands, that they have everything they need, that she can devote herself to her job and be confident that her child is being well cared for. She should be empathetic and understand how a mother feels in this situation. Despite the mother’s absence, the relationship between mother and child should be strengthened so that feelings of guilt do not arise.
Keeping a nanny diary is standard practice for professional nannies.
This keeps parents up to date and means they don’t have to worry about missing out on their children’s developmental milestones. The nanny diary is a lasting memory for later and also makes it easier for the next nanny to take over daily routines and cherished rituals. A professional nanny does not compete with the mother, but will keep the parents informed about their child’s development and point out any educational issues or deficits at an early stage. Children are very sensitive to the relationship between their parents and nanny and will develop best in a loving and accepting environment.
A reliable and loving nanny can handle jealousy and fears well, acts prudently even in unforeseen situations, and makes the right decisions even in emergencies. Our nanny agency has exactly these highly qualified and experienced nannies in its applicant portfolio.
More extensive household tasks and cleaning work are not part of a nanny’s duties and are usually covered by a family manager or housekeeper. If you are looking for reliable and qualified domestic staff, we can also help you.
