How to choose a nanny for a newborn baby - tips and tricks

The birth of a child changes the rhythm of life of parents in many ways. Everything begins to revolve around this little man. But in some cases, new parents, due to certain circumstances, cannot devote themselves entirely to caring for the baby and communicating with him. The reasons for this may be the mother’s study, work, touring, and other situations in which parents have to leave home. Lucky are those families in which the care of the child can be transferred to the reliable hands of grandparents. But what about those whose relatives are far away or cannot help? In this case, there is a simple solution - you need a nanny for your newborn child!

However, many parents are dubious about entrusting their little miracle to a complete stranger. And that's completely normal! After all, we are talking about the most important and valuable thing for all parents - the health and safety of their baby.

If you still decide to use the services of a nanny, you need to have certain information about how to properly approach the choice of a nanny for a baby, where to find her and what you should pay special attention to. You will find out about these and other questions in our article.

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Responsibilities of a babysitter:

• Full child care;
• Cooking, feeding;
• Knowledge of the features of children's cuisine;
• Compliance with the child's daily routine;
• Daily walks;
• Knowledge of early childhood development methods, educational games;
• Knowledge of preventive massage, gymnastics for newborns;
• Carrying out hygiene procedures, bathing;
• Washing and sterilizing children's dishes;
• Cleaning the children's room, keeping the child's toys and items (shoes, stroller, etc.) clean and in order;
• Washing and ironing children's linen;
• Ability to provide first aid to a newborn;
• Compliance with confidentiality rules
• All duties of a babysitter

Nanny's work schedule

Working with an infant is emotionally and physically taxing. Therefore, it is important that the employee rests. The most optimal nanny schedule for an infant:

• 5/2 with a working day of up to 8 hours;
• 24-hour shift care (in this case, they are looking for 2 nannies “on shift” at once, who work according to a certain schedule);
• live-in nanny (a replacement employee can also be selected here, since a calm and attentive person must work with the baby);
• Mom's assistant - work on certain days or hours.

Whenever possible, spend time with your child yourself. This will help him to develop normally, and the employee to rest and cope fully.

Nanny for a newborn in our agency

The specialist who is invited to treat an infant has special requirements.
The babysitter we offer is always an intelligent and patient woman, kind and competent. She knows that if the baby is only a month old, he really needs warmth and affection, and care about his health. It is necessary to gradually introduce developmental activities. And for a child of 6 months it is already necessary to use a more expanded development program. The nanny of a newborn will teach the baby to drink, eat, talk, and introduce him to the world around him. We make sure that the babysitter has basic knowledge in the following areas:

• pediatrics;
• hygiene;
• first aid;
• care from birth to one year;
• gradual development;
• healthy eating by age.

All employees of our agency have experience working with children and can give a lot to your baby. They worked in:

• nursery groups of kindergartens;
• children's medical institutions;
• in families where children were raised from infancy.

Responsibilities of a babysitter

The basic needs for a newborn and for a child of 3 months are different. Our specialists know how to satisfy them, taking into account the age of the person under care and his psycho-emotional characteristics.

Babysitters from the MajorDom agency do the following:

• organize a daily routine;
• fed;
• walk in any weather;
• take care of hygiene, bathe;
• conduct developmental classes;
• engage in physical education;
• get a massage;
• temper their charges;
• attend various classes chosen by parents for the baby, institution;
• follow the recommendations and prescriptions of the treating pediatrician;
• keep things and the room in order.

Newborn babysitting skills

Nannies for a newborn baby from our agency know:

• recipes for dishes up to a year;
• early development methods;
• features of children's massage and gymnastics;
• basics of hygiene rules and hardening;
• games according to age.

Nanny documents for a baby

For safety reasons, employees are carefully screened. We offer only those we are confident in. If necessary, you can replace an employee - a woman invited for a newborn - as many times as you like during the entire duration of the contract with the agency.

When drawing up an agreement through the MajorDom agency, a nanny for a newborn in Moscow provides:

• passport (its data is entered into the text of the document);
• diploma of vocational education;
• recommendations from previous employers;
• medical documentation.

Newborn baby sitter price

The price for working as a nanny for a newborn in Moscow or the Moscow region depends on a number of factors. The level of qualification of the specialist is important. We only allow professional nannies to see newborns. We provide an approximate price level on the website, but the final price of hiring an employee depends on many additional factors.

For infants in Moscow, employees are invited without accommodation or with a specialist constantly present near the ward. The first option is cheaper.

Force majeure circumstances, when parents are delayed, ask to work extra (stay longer, help on weekends), are negotiated and paid separately.

Where to look for a nanny for a child

Recently, a large number of recruitment agencies provide nanny search services. The advantages of searching through agencies are:

• the opportunity to discuss all requirements for candidates in advance;
• quick search;
• responsibility (most specialized agencies care about their own reputation).

An equally popular way to find an assistant is through recommendations from friends. The main advantage of this method is reliability. It is unlikely that friends will recommend the services of a woman they are not confident in.

Another common method by which you can find a suitable candidate is to submit an advertisement where you indicate all the requirements.

You can also find a nanny via the Internet.

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What to pay attention to

In addition to education and work experience, the candidate you are considering must also have certain psychological qualities:

• be polite, friendly, balanced;
• have emotional stability and confidence;
• behave with restraint and calm;
• be punctual, disciplined, responsible.

Also, when choosing a suitable candidate, pay attention to the following points:

• appearance;
• manner of speaking;
• habits;
• character traits.

It is advisable that a woman who is going to care for a newborn not use cosmetics, as this can cause allergies in the child. She should also not wear rings, bracelets, beads or other accessories that could scratch the baby (at least at the time when she is in direct interaction with him). The assistant's clothing should be clean, comfortable and appropriate.

It is unacceptable if the nanny can raise her tone or respond rudely and sarcastically.

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Babysitting services for babies

As a rule, they look for a nanny with a medical education to care for an infant. She, for example, can provide timely assistance to a little one.

However, for him at this time, and at any other age, the most important thing is that he is loved. In infancy, he is helpless and needs to feel that he is loved and protected. Only in this way can he feel comfortable and boldly explore an unfamiliar world, develop correctly and take his first steps. According to experts, it is at this age that the foundations of perception and understanding of the world around us are consolidated.

Benefits and responsibilities of a babysitter:

The requirements for a babysitter are quite high. Skills and knowledge of caring for children, especially newborns, and knowledge of various developmental techniques are required. It is important that this is not the first time your assistant has taken care of small children. And if for older children a nanny-educator without experience may be suitable, then in this case experience is necessary. As a rule, a nanny over 30 years old is hired for a baby, which makes it possible for her to take her work seriously and speaks about her experience in this service sector.

Babysitter for babies

- first of all, a kind and sincere woman, and most importantly, she loves children. She must have a balanced and calm character, not panic, understand the basics of child psychology, and be able to establish emotional contact with the child. A good assistant not only calms the baby, she finds and solves the causes of crying and anxiety. He should feel protected in her arms.

Selecting a nanny for a baby at the Amalko recruitment agency

Her main responsibilities include full care of the baby: feeding and maintaining hygiene standards, walking in the fresh air. She ensures compliance with the baby's daily routine, in agreement with the parents and in accordance with the pediatrician's recommendations.

The assistant’s tasks include the development and upbringing of the child. The breast period is the most important period in his life. Everything he receives at this age is the key to successful further development. Do not forget that what a baby needs most of all is not various modern development methods, but affection, care, participation, walks, comfort and sleep.

Every parent is primarily concerned with the safety and health of their children. And since at such a tender age, children need special care and participation, it is recommended to search for a nanny with the help of professionals. By entrusting your child to specialists selected by Amalko, you guarantee your peace of mind and the safety of your children. The nanny candidates selected by our agency are highly qualified specialists, distinguished by punctuality, accuracy, honesty and patience. A qualified nanny will take full care of the baby. For him, she will become both a caring mentor and friend in his games.

Cost of nanny services:

from 300 rub. per hour Prices for babysitting services for a child

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What should you look out for?

A nanny for a newborn is practically a second mother, so the most important principle that you need to follow is your intuition. Sometimes spouses spend weeks trying to find the best candidate, studying resumes for a long time, looking through recommendations, and sometimes a quick glance at a woman is enough and the thought arises - this is it!

However, mutual sympathy and a sense of common interests are not all the important points that should be emphasized. You also need to take into account such significant aspects as:

• age - an experienced nanny is usually no younger than 35 years old, because she has already managed to “nurse” her baby and several other babies, but not older than 55 years, because at such years it is already quite troublesome to look after a newborn (of course, everything is individual);
• education and qualifications - since a nanny is required for a newborn baby, it is extremely important that she has both medical and pedagogical qualifications, with doctors being a priority, since there is no need to talk about the baby’s education yet (unless you want to develop the baby according to the Glen Doman system );
• resistance to stress and strong nerves are an important psychological quality for a nanny, since the baby will definitely begin to be capricious (especially without finding his mother nearby), which is why the assistant must restrain herself and not shout at the child and parents;
• health - be sure to ask for a certificate of health of potential candidates, since a woman interacting so closely with a child can infect him with any serious diseases, thereby endangering the child’s life;
• recommendations - qualified assistants have letters of recommendation (with the exception of neighbors or non-professional caregivers found through friends), thanks to which you can call former employers and clarify issues that concern you.

In addition to professionalism, the candidate must be friendly, responsible, restrained, and responsive. For mothers who want to find the best nanny, experts advise paying attention to such important details as:

• appearance and style of clothing;
• features of communication (of course, obscene speech is excluded);
• absence of bad habits.

It is important to choose a woman who does not use cosmetics and perfumes at the time of interaction with the child. Make sure that the potential nanny does not wear rings, bracelets and watches that could scratch the baby, pay attention to her nails!