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Here's How to Identify a Skilled & Experienced Nanny In Your Nanny Interview
- Sabrina Succes
- May 5
- 2 min read
Christian Household Staffing is built to provide knowledge, guidance, and support in the hiring process. Many new parents and parents who are hiring a professional Career Nanny for the first time may not recognize the key components in recognizing an experienced reputable Nanny.
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Here are 5 key components to recognize an experienced, professional Nanny during in-person interviews:
1) Experienced Nannies Recognize Danger Zones
Experienced Nannies and Newborn Care Specialists are prepared to prevent dangerous situations in caring for children based on their developmental stage. Professional Nannies keep an eye out for child-proofed homes, internally acknowledging danger zones like Drawers, Cabinets, Table Corners, Unstable Lose Chairs, and more.
2) Experienced Nannies Think Ahead
Experienced Nannies remain physically close, equipped for sudden falls, butt drops, and tumbles that infants often make.
- Recognize whether your Nanny keeps your infant from sharp corners.
- Ensuring infant socks have grips under, to prevent sudden slides and falls.
- Keeping inappropriate and easy to swallow objects away from the infant.
3) Prior Knowledge of Bottle Feedings
Experienced Nannies are knowledge of the standard 2oz, 1 Scoop rule for American based Formula. 1 oz (30mL) of water and 1 Scoop rule for European based formula. They carry crucial knowledge of how to properly store freshly expressed milk and thawed, frozen breastmilk. This includes milk contamination guidelines.
4) Witty, Calm and Creative Responses to Tantrums and Stressful Situations
In chaotic moments of separation anxiety, a calm demeanor is a standard when recognizing an experienced Career Nanny. This includes successfully distracting the children with engaging activities while parents work from home. Typically, Skilled Nannies move instinctually, calmness, and sharpness.
5) They schedule your child's daily schedule around age-appropriate activities and toys.
Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Nap, Snack is a common schedule for children who do nap. Experience Nannies know the activities that would engage child according to their age and development. They are knowledgeable of cues, fine motor skills, and sensory play.
5) They Hold Safety Standards & Maintain Active CPR Certifications
Skilled Nannies are knowledgeable in the standards of infant and toddler safety.
- Never leaving a child unattended, especially during diaper changes.
- Proper Latching in bottle feedings to prevent colic, gas, and choking.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (active and repeatedly completed every 2 years)
- Car Safety and Proper Seatbelt Application
- Water Activity Safety for Summer Nannies (especially)
- Honorable Mention: Experienced Nannies carry Sleep Training & Potty Training Knowledge
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