How to hire the perfect babysitter

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A few years ago, when grandmothers were responsible for caring for children in the absence of the mother, the only danger was that small turned spoiled, pampered and indigestados of delicious homemade cookies. But times have changed, families are dispersed, grandmothers and moms working panic when it comes time to return to work, study or have room.
A tough decision
http://www.papabang.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2531170_133102971171_2.jpgLeave for the first time a baby is a traumatic experience, and even more so when you have to do it with a stranger, babysitter or daycare. Do you take good care? Is it responsible and loving? Shall attend all needs? Baby? Even worse, you be able to make a wrong?
Do not despair. Many moms went through your same situation and survived, making a scheme of life in which children come, partner, work and social life. But for that you have to find someone to take good care of your son, and that lets you sleep in peace.
Praise the babysitter
Experts agree that the best solution to replace the mother to work, study or have to leave the baby for other commitments, is a babysitter. In fact, according to the International Association of Nannys, there are a million nurses working in the United States, added to those that do not form legal.
The advantages are many: the child stays at home with his toys, his bed and his chair and enjoys full and personalized attention. Not exposed to microbes and no other children to move it from one place to another. Also, if the nanny is caring, can build a good relationship with her.
But there are also disadvantages, such as price and dependency, because if the babysitter is sick or leaves employment, there is no automatic replacement.
However, if you find a good babysitter, trusted, experienced and responsibility, to understand and help your child's development and emotional needs, you will be very close to the perfect formula.
Finding a good babysitter will take time (estimated about two months), and you must begin by knowing where to look.
Other mothers: ask all who cross your path. Many have passed or
passing through the same as you.
Your child's doctor: no more children and mothers haunts him.
Teachers: can know any or are interested themselves.
Professional agencies: offer babysitters graduates generally
expensive.
Hospital: some recommend nannies who have done specialized courses
there.
Ads newspapers: you can submit your opinion and see what is
offered.
How to choose it?
Set up a list of potential candidates and ask their data, experience, health certificate and references. With that meet the requirements, schedule a personal interview, which will be key to find your nanny, that responds to your needs and give you enough security to let your son.
Ask questions that can not be answered by yes or no, and they tell you much about it: Why did you leave your last job? What does she need a baby? How do you discipline children? Do you have children of your own?
A central point is that you observe carefully that the candidate does not smoke and no signs of alcohol or drugs or mental illness.
There are also questions for you to answer yourself: Did you like her look? Does it seem reliable? Do you have the physical stamina necessary for the task? Smart Is the note? You could get along with her? Does it look good with children? Finally, do not make a decision until you see how it handles in their first contact with your baby.
magínate if suddenly and without warning forcing you to stay all day with a total stranger. Well that's what you feel your baby, coupled with the frustration of being without their mother. Then, offer to the babysitter with time:
If you hired just for the night, make it a half an hour before the first baby acércale vezy slowly. Do not miss more than two hours.
If you work every day, you spend a whole day with you and the child to become familiar with him and the house move. You can see it in action and make all recommendations.
Then arises a trial period before hiring and look good to your baby when you get home: Is cheerful and neat or grumpy? How long have they changed the diaper? Do you tend to stick too close to you as if fear or anxiety? Does the sitter is tense? Thank you baby has or is about how much you cried? Do you hear your recommendations?
If the evaluation does not convince you, think no more and start now to find another. But if it's good, breathe relieved, because you won one of the most difficult battles for a mom. Now I can go back to being a happy woman.