Word of mouth is one great way to
find someone to work as a nanny. The problem for new mothers is that if they’re
one of the first in their “group” of same age family and friends to have kids,
they don’t have a lot of references or friends who already have nannies. The
trick to overcoming isolation is to be pro-active.
Talk and ask about nannies
to everyone who looks like they have one. Great people to ask are the nurses in
the hospital maternity ward where you had your child. Your obstetrician’s
office staff and nurses may be able to recommend someone. Ask at birthing
centers when you’re taking Lamaze classes or call back to check in and see if
they have any nanny references. The pediatrician’s office is a great place to
ask – and not just your pediatrician, but also the nurses, the receptionist,
and the other parents in the waiting rooms.
Any health care worker, whether
it’s a dentist, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist or an allergist, are possible
great people to recommend a nanny.
Churches and synagogues often have
pre-schools that you can call up or drop in on and ask for nanny referrals.
Gyms and
yoga studios – especially woman gyms, like Curves, are possible places to find
out about nanny referrals.
