How to Settle a Child With a New Nanny
best way to settle a child with a new nanny
the importance of spending quality time to get better acquainted
handover time and more
Settling in is all about making your child feel safe and happy with a new Nanny. Each child is unique and will naturally have different needs, which is why each settling in period will be unique and tailored.
Spend quality time together to get better acquainted.
Before your new Nanny starts you can invite her for a family meal or take her out for a coffee and find out more about her. This will help you establish a good relationship and make her feel part of the family. Your child is likely to feel more comfortable with her and transition to a new Nanny more easily when the relationship between both of you and your family is strong.
Arrange a bit of a handover time.
Some children will adapt more easily than others, especially babies will need a longer time to get used to a new caregiver. Ask your Nanny to start a few days earlier so that you can spend some time with her and your child and tell her everything about your child and what makes your little one happy. Then you should slowly start leaving them on their own for short periods of time and gradually build this time up to get them used to spending time away from you.
Routine reminder
Remind your child of how much fun they will have playing together with a new Nanny before she arrives each day to build excitement. Talk to them about the activities, games and places they will visit and have fun together.
Say goodbye and leave them to settle
When it’s time for you to say goodbye, explain carefully that you’re about to go and you’ll be back later. Don’t start to leave and get tempted to go back, as hard as it may be! Experienced Nannies are skilled and will provide comfort and security and distract your child with super fun activities, including all their favourite things to do. Before you know it, your child will be engrossed and tearful goodbyes with you will be a thing of the past.