Things to look out for when interviewing your confinement nanny

Things to look out for when interviewing your confinement nanny

1. Genuine love for babies
Because, let's face it, you never know how difficult or easy your baby is going to be, and even the easiest of infants, can be stressful, and have their horror-inducing episodes. Your confinement nanny should love babies enough to do whatever needs to be done despite the various challenges, with a kind smile and a gentle touch.
So if your girlfriend has had a difficult baby but sings praises about her confinement nanny, you know you have struck gold.

2. Light sleeper
Of course, the confinement nanny needs to sleep too, but when the baby cries or expresses discomfort, it is important that she is able to detect these sounds and be ready to soothe them over.
Being a heavy sleeper is usually not a deal breaker in most job descriptions, but for this one, it sure is!

3. Communicates well
Some families are not able to speak Mandarin, but that is all the nanny can speak! Even if you and your nanny share the same language, sometimes the accent could be too heavy for easy comprehension.
This is an especially pertinent point if you get a nanny through an agent and have never actually spoken to her before, so do ensure you get at least a phone conversation with her beforehand.

4. Aligned core beliefs
It is important to make preferences you feel strongly about made known to your nanny before you take her on. This is so she is agreeable and your preferences do not clash with her own set of beliefs and methodology.

5. Chemistry
A confinement nanny is truly a godsend, but choosing badly can add unnecessary tension, so do your homework and make sure you take these factors into consideration before you settle on one too.
What other considerations are important to you when choosing a good nanny? Share with us in the comments below.