How soon should I start looking for a nanny

[j-mo]

Hi, I'm going to be looking for a nanny to start in January and wondered how soon I should start looking? Seems a bit soon now?

Thanks

Jmo

[fl0wer]

How old is your child? It seems there is a 'window' at 10 months when baby is attached securely to parent but not averse to everyone else on principle.

[tomk]

Most start quite quickly - so far too early unless you know a specific person with upcoming availability. Start looking & advertising from November-ish.

[j-mo]

Thanks tomk, that's what I suspected

[Piaf]

Hey! What about a nanny share...with, Erm, Maddie?! Seriously, might work... X

[Indiana]

Both times I have started looking 4 months in advance and secured one within a month or two. This was partly due to the fact that it has been a Sept/Oct start and lots of Nannies know in advance if their role is coming to an end at the start of the school year.

I guess with a January start it may be a bit trickier but I would definitely start looking in Sept/October as December is a write off with Chistmas so ideally you want to find the right nanny by November.

[j-mo]

Hi Piaf

Lets def chat, although am thinking about dropping b's days at nursery down and having the nanny look after him a bit too, and pick him up earlier than I would be able to do his tea etc. that's why I hadn't said anything to you yet. Xx

[Piaf]

Oh I know: so tricky to get just the right set up! I am pondering what best to do to, that's why might be an idea to pool thoughts, if not the actual nanny!

Are you back? Around tomorrow?

Jude x x

[EDNA]

I'd agree with the above post - around November should be sufficient time to find a nanny.

If you are thinking about a nannyshare then probably good to try and find another family slightly earlier than Nov, so fully prepared.

Best of luck!

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