I just found this video. I was selected by sittercity as a prime sitter to do this, but couldn't come up with the funds in time. One thing I must say is that maybe others were in my situation, however 3 of the sitters interviewed looked pretty old to me.
As far as a nanny cam, it is respectful to let the sitter know that it's there however they don't need to know where.
I personally have never asked to have friends over, that's unprofessional. I wouldn't want someone else coming in my house.
Also about internet, who knows what someone's looking at on there. Even at the houses i've sat at that have computers it's a no use situation. I personally bring a book or homework to get done after the kiddos go to sleep. How would a parent feel to come home and see their sitter surfing the net instead of checking up on their kiddos. After all, the kids are the reason you're there in the first place.
As we are older parents, we dont have any extended family who is willing to babysit. We do have a few friends but we dont want to over use this resource and potentially hurt the friendship. But I must say I feel reluctant to have a stranger in my home.
as for the bf over. no way. the babysitter's full attention needs to be on the children. I even feel sort of odd about the one sitter asking about the internet. Some folks (innocent whistle) can really zone out on it.
but not everyone uses one... so when that same sitter would go to another family, you'd still have that possibility.
and the nanny cam idea is not meant to be used ALL the time... you use them sporatically when you notice something going on with your kid or the first several times they sit.
you hear all kinds of stories about reputable sitters doing horrible things... so no matter how much you trust a sitter, I would not hesitate to randomly put a cam in there.
I think Nanny cams are used when people would rather be safe than sorry. As prior warning to babysitters about a nanny cam, I think it's a personal choice.
As far as sitters in general. I know many families don't have the luxury of family sitters but my family members are the only people I allow to care for my children when I go out.
re nanny cams. i think if you deem it nessesary to even think about instaling a nanny cam you should be getting a new baby sitter. if your uncomfortable enough to worry about what there doing while your not there its not worth keeping that individual. the main reason most people get them is they dont feel secure. save the money dump the sitter.
I just found this video. I was selected by sittercity as a prime sitter to do this, but couldn't come up with the funds in time. One thing I must say is that maybe others were in my situation, however 3 of the sitters interviewed looked pretty old to me.
As far as a nanny cam, it is respectful to let the sitter know that it's there however they don't need to know where.
I personally have never asked to have friends over, that's unprofessional. I wouldn't want someone else coming in my house.
indiaryofjane 2 years ago
Also about internet, who knows what someone's looking at on there. Even at the houses i've sat at that have computers it's a no use situation. I personally bring a book or homework to get done after the kiddos go to sleep. How would a parent feel to come home and see their sitter surfing the net instead of checking up on their kiddos. After all, the kids are the reason you're there in the first place.
indiaryofjane 2 years ago
hi good videos :P
saphyandfrinds 4 years ago
As we are older parents, we dont have any extended family who is willing to babysit. We do have a few friends but we dont want to over use this resource and potentially hurt the friendship. But I must say I feel reluctant to have a stranger in my home.
as for the bf over. no way. the babysitter's full attention needs to be on the children. I even feel sort of odd about the one sitter asking about the internet. Some folks (innocent whistle) can really zone out on it.
53Aubergine 4 years ago
Great tips and advice, as always.
monfogo 4 years ago 2
Keep the nannycam a secret...
axios1 4 years ago
Great topic for an episode
markthegreek1 4 years ago
i have a 2-part question.
1) what do you do if your babysitter asks if she could have a friend over?
2) that friend is her boyfriend.
ginotomac 4 years ago
Find a new sitter.
tyeporter 4 years ago
no... people will put on their best behavior if they know they are being watched.
The point is to get a candid look at what's going on when you're not there.
I know someone whose baby was being shaken.. the camera caught her before the worst happened.
No matter how good they seem, you just never know.
KatMomof3 4 years ago
Ok, then 2 votes for being secret! You make very strong arguments!
DadLabs 4 years ago
They also made a good point in the video: wouldn't you rather prevent the baby being shaken by letting the sitter know she's being monitored?
Much better than having the worst happening to your child but at least catching it on film for the courts.
Am I way off base here?
tyeporter 4 years ago
but not everyone uses one... so when that same sitter would go to another family, you'd still have that possibility.
and the nanny cam idea is not meant to be used ALL the time... you use them sporatically when you notice something going on with your kid or the first several times they sit.
KatMomof3 4 years ago
you hear all kinds of stories about reputable sitters doing horrible things... so no matter how much you trust a sitter, I would not hesitate to randomly put a cam in there.
KatMomof3 4 years ago
I vote for being secret.
DadLabs 4 years ago
That's 1 vote. Not just I. LOL!
DadLabs 4 years ago
I think Nanny cams are used when people would rather be safe than sorry. As prior warning to babysitters about a nanny cam, I think it's a personal choice.
As far as sitters in general. I know many families don't have the luxury of family sitters but my family members are the only people I allow to care for my children when I go out.
LadyAyra 4 years ago
1 push vote.
DadLabs 4 years ago
Having a Nanny-cam is like having insurance.
You will probably never need to use the footage but it doesn't hurt to have it in place in case of an "incident".
Besides, they keeps honest people honest.
When a sitter knows about the cams, they'll mind their Ps and Qs.
tyeporter 4 years ago
1 vote for telling them.
DadLabs 4 years ago
re nanny cams. i think if you deem it nessesary to even think about instaling a nanny cam you should be getting a new baby sitter. if your uncomfortable enough to worry about what there doing while your not there its not worth keeping that individual. the main reason most people get them is they dont feel secure. save the money dump the sitter.
lizbratdevilgirl 4 years ago
great point. But would you tell them if you felt you needed it?
DadLabs 4 years ago
that would depend on the babysitter, and the situation. if the safety of my child was at sake no i would just fire them
lizbratdevilgirl 4 years ago