November 5, 2010

Infant care vs Nanny

Below mentioned are base on personal experience.

Infant Care
Pros:
1. Baby can socialise
2. Record of baby's activity
3. Lots of baby activity(eg; reading of books and singing song)
Cons:
1. No 1 to 1 attention
2. Get sick easily (Baby S came home with scratches everyday for the 4 days at infant care)
3. Standard operating hours (Need to rush to pick up baby)

Nanny
Pros:
1. 1 to 1 attention
2. Less falling sick
3. Timing more flexible
4. Personalise care
Cons:
1. Might pick up bad habit from Nanny's environment
2. Nanny usually wont read story book or educational stuff with baby
3. Some Nanny might not be able to provide basic care for baby.

I still prefer letting Nanny to take care of Baby S. The nanny we engaged is really a rare good nanny. So far I do not have any major issues with her. We can tell that Baby S likes her and her family very much. She is also very experienced and take care of Baby S very well. She never complain on how tough my son is and I can say that she is even more patience with Baby S compare to me. She is very particular about the food I prepare for Baby S, she say she won't mind the hassle if I don't have time to get FRESH food and fruits prepared.

We will probably stick to the current plan unless any major issues cocks up again.

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