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Why choose a nanny?
What are the pros and cons of one-to-one care?
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19 November 2011
A nanny can follow your parenting methods in one to one care
Pros of using a nanny:
Your child is looked after in your own home
One to one care that creates a similar set-up to you or your partner being at home
A nanny may be able to look after your child when she’s sick so you don’t have to take time off work
You can ask the nanny to follow your parenting style and methods
Potential flexibility – some nannies are willing to work short hours and part-days, while nurseries may not be that flexible
A nanny may be more cost-effective if you have 2 or 3 children or organise a nanny share
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Cons of using a nanny:
If you have only one child, your little one may miss out on the
social interaction skills
that are learned in a
nursery
or potentially at a
childminders
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You are handing over , who isn’t necessarily being observed by anyone else – there’s a involved!parenting responsibilites to a single personhuge amount of trust
If your nanny is ill, you’ll have to cover the childcare.
It can be an expensive choice. You also become an employer and are responsible for your nanny’s tax and National Insurance.
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