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Trust your instincts
• It is a long term relationship, and if all goes well baby and nanny will bond, and you will
have a new friend.
• Babysitter, child care, House keeping, nannies, senior home care recommended should
be background checks.
• I do not recommend nanny shares, it seems attractive as a way to save money and
provide some peer interaction with your kid but agreeing with another parent on
schedules and details can become an organization nightmare and ruin a friendship
• You will need to declare her and fill in paperwork with the EDD, not too complicated.
You can claim these expense if you or your partner have a dependent care flexible
spending plan with your respective employer(s)