Donald Carmin asked:


Things around us and the world that we live in are not safe anymore. Switch on your television and you will be wonderstruck at the increasing number of stories that are making it difficult to entrust your child to a nanny. Every child can face neglect and abuse in the worse case scenarios. A nanny who can misuse your trust is nothing new in today’s time.

You don’t have to be worried about it all as technology has developed and has given us a tool called a nanny cam that will protect us against all odds. Now with a nanny cam you can keep a vigilant eye on your child minder and know her whereabouts. This idea may seem new to many, but it is worth the money to know and be less stressful that your child is in safe hands and is protected.

My aunt Susanne is a gynecologist and she has been bringing babies to life for quite a while now. She herself delivered a beautiful little girl Emma about six months ago. She was rejoining her practice again after her maternity leave and was in dire need of a nanny, the choosing part is just the beginning but you have your own worries if you can entrust her to a stranger. Nannies are affordable and they are always the first option when it comes to taking care of your toddler. With a nanny cam you can be sure they are safe too now.

For those who are not aware of what a nanny cam is it is a video camera that keeps an eye on the nanny in your absence. The online websites has so many options that will suit your needs and taste. If you are looking for a teddy bear or a piece of furniture or even baby wipes they have one built with a hidden camera in them. The manual is so easy to follow and install that it will be up and working in no time. The most distinguishing feature that puts them a class apart is that they are hidden so neatly and have no cluttered wires.

If you were planning for getting yourself a nanny cam then shopping it on the internet is a hassle free and easy option. Shopping online not only reduces the time to just a few minutes, but also is so simple to follow. The online portal which I recommended by aunt gives a new meaning to making a purchase, right in the comfort of your home. The products are shipped promptly at your given address for you to use. You can find various models and they all are available at an affordable price.

You can find all the bargains for all the spy cameras and nanny cams on the internet. Every home and business can make the use of this latest innovation and technology in their lives for a better future. There are so many colors and models that will make your choice even easier.

Raul Crasmin asked:


This is the time to make a overview of all our old methods of working and start using the new procedures which will not only enable us to give out and create the necessary steps which can be taken in our favor but also our initiative step will be appreciated by our associates in making real progress. This is an era where everything is done instantly making use of the advanced equipments then there are many reasons too to make use of them. The highly developed equipments which are very often used by many working moms and the business men these days are the hidden cameras, the spy cameras, the nanny cameras and many more such cameras. These cameras are available with wires and they are many Wireless Hidden Nanny Cameras too which are in fact very easy to use. Some reasons why these Hidden nanny cameras have become important to use are: -

1) Keeping any eye on the baby sitters has become very important because they cannot be trusted because of the mistreatment they are giving to the babies.

2) Keeping an eye on the employees in the office is equally important as we cannot trust anyone these days.

3) Due to the rising thefts and burglaries it has become important to make use of these equipments so that we can take preventive measures to save our belongings.

4) The administration has to make use of these cameras so that they can catch the culprits red-handed.

5) These hidden cameras are being used by the universities so that they can prevent the children in copying during their exams. There are many more reasons where we can make use of the hidden cameras.

The Teddy bear nanny cameras are the chosen and used by my females because this is a cute little toy with a powerful hidden camera installed in it. Moreover these types of cameras give less suspicion to the nannies because they can be easily placed in between the other soft toys of the baby in their room. They are absolutely wire less and they are very efficient and influential. A small pinhole lens of 3.6mm is fixed in the Teddy bear so that it can record all the proceedings around a big area of 92 degrees and even a 2.4 GHz 4 channel transmitter is put up in it with an identical 8 channel scroll receiver. These cameras are also available in black and white and colored versions. The Teddy Bear Camera is 9″ x 9″ x 6″ in size which shows that it is as light weighted as any other regular teddy bear toy and the most noteworthy feature is that it looks also like the normal teddy bear. A DC 12v power source assures us that we can get constant and superior quality of video recording constantly up to hours which is also one more unique feature of this camera. This easy to install Wire less hidden camera is not only used by the females at home but also they are used by many business men to provide security and complete their surveillance procedures precisely and evidently.

Ja asked:


Hey moms and dads, I just watched a disturbing story that happened in my hometown. If you have a nanny or babysitter, I beg you to watch this story. It is not for sensationalism but to encourage you to get a nanny cam if you can afford one. This makes me sooooooooooooooo mad. Click on this site and on the left of the page is today’s video picks. Click on the picture with a lady holding her baby.

You never know who you can trust!

http://www.wral.com/

i could only watch a little bit too. The twin babies were 7 months old and she is flinging them around. I didn’t watch more so I don’t know what else she did.

Nahshon Roberts asked:


Finding employment as a nanny is a two-way street. Parents and guardians want to entrust their precious children to trustworthy and competent nannies. You, on the other hand, want to find parents and guardians who share your child-rearing philosophies and who will respect you as a professional.

Whether you are applying through a nanny agency or finding work on your own, here are basic tips on finding the right employer.

Be Prepared For and With Questions

Just as much as the parents will have questions for you, you also have the right to ask questions. List down your concerns and discuss them with the prospective employer. You can inquire about job responsibilities, number and ages of the children under your care, accommodation and transportation, and compensation package.

Your prospective employer must discuss issues related to nanny cameras, too. This is very important as you have to be informed about the presence of nanny cameras, especially as you have the right to privacy if you are a live-in nanny. You should specifically state your position on nanny cameras, even if it contradicts their stand. This way, a thorny issue will have been discussed even before employment has commenced.

Be Ready with Required Documents

You have to prepare your resume, written references, Department of Motor Vehicles record and a medical statement. You are not yet required to provide your social security details during the interviews; you will be required only upon employment and signing of work agreement.

Be Safe During an Interview

This does not pertain to providing for safe answers during the interview. Rather, you have to ensure your physical safety since not all people advertising for nannies are do-gooders much as parents think that not all nannies advertising their services are in the caliber of Tiggy Legge-Bourke (nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry of Britain).

You have to check the family’s references, like former childcare providers and day care centers, before you put yourself through an interview. When you do proceed with it, be safe. If possible, meet in a public place like a fast-food chain and bring a friend with you. If the parents want to meet you at their home, leave the name, address and contact number of the prospective employers with your friends and family. You can instruct them to call you when you do not report within a specific period has elapsed.

Open Communication

Even during the initial interview, be clear about your expectations regarding hours, duties, childcare ideas, and compensation. You can initially assess the compatibility you have with the parents on these aspects.

If you are uneasy about nanny cameras, you have to tell the parents your reasons. Indeed, nanny cameras and their accoutrements are very important factors in accepting employment. There is always the risk of having your privacy compromised and the danger of having your actions questioned at each and every turn.

If the parents are one of the dying breed of people who do not subscribe to nanny cameras, you might have just hit the jackpot. Then again, ask the parents their reasons for doing away with covert cameras and then judge for yourself whether you are comfortable with those reasons, too.

Just always remember that you need trust and security from the parents much as the parents and the children need to trust and be secure with you.

Zack Gilmore asked:


 

Wireless nanny cameras

A few decades ago, a baby born in a large family would be constantly attended to. New family equations changed this scenario, with parents having to manage household chores and look after the baby as well. This necessitated the development of a baby alarm or a baby monitor. In its early form, this was a unidirectional tool with a microphone placed near the infant and a speaker, which helped receive sounds made by the infant. An advanced version of this was bidirectional equipment, which would also allow the caregiver to communicate with the infant, allowing him/her to work in a room while the baby was playing or sleeping in another room.

As technology advanced and digital cameras and webcams were developed, these baby alarms were modified to include video footage too. Societal changes with both parents working led to the baby being taken care of nannies or care providers who were hired for this purpose. This raised a question of trust and security – leaving the child with a stranger at home for long hours did not sound too safe an option. Add to this the possibility of potential abuse by the nanny, lack of attention towards the child, misuse of the home etc., and the need to monitor the home and the child became all the more important. In such a situation, nanny cameras proved a great boon. Advancement in technology has also made available wireless nanny cameras which can be discreetly hidden in a variety of household items like a plant pot, wall clock, or a stuffed toy. The receiver is plugged to the TV, and by simply changing channels you can keep an eye on your baby.

A basic model of the nanny camera can be obtained in most electronic stores for as less as about $100. Parents feel that the security provided by a nanny camera more than makes up for its cost. Higher end models with a lot of special features are also available in special outlets or can be ordered online.

The use of nanny cameras has become so accepted and popular that in the United States, all the 50 states have made it legal to use nanny cameras. Most nannies are receptive to the fact that they are being watched, but would like to be informed of the fact instead of being secretly taped. This instills trust in them and reduces the incidence of misuse. Monitoring them without prior notice leads to a feeling of deception and of being ‘spied upon’. Once they are informed, some nannies opt not to work under surveillance with a nanny camera. The wireless nanny camera lets you watch your child grow as he naps as an infant, plays as a toddler, does his homework in the living room, and grows into a teenager over the years.

Seaside Nannies asked:


I recently received a call from one of my clients whom I had placed a nanny with about two years ago.  Desperately on the other end of the phone I heard,  “Dara!  Katie is leaving!  She is getting married and moving out of state”!   We will need a new nanny, can you clone her??!  I immediately thought, who could take the place of this nanny who had become woven into the fabric of this families lives and how were the children going to adjust to a new nanny that will be coming onboard?   I found another nanny for the family, matching almost instantly, however that was the easy part.  The harder part was to help the family shift these two children into life with the newly appointed nanny. 

For the ‘new’ nannies entering into such a situation, the goal is help the children feel safe and comfortable in their care.  Part of that will take some time and trust will have to be built. The new nanny must understand that the children might act out and may or may not be in full control of their emotions after “losing” their nanny.  The children’s reaction to the new caregiver might not be that embracing.  The new nanny will need to know that this is a normal part of the process, and essentially it will part of their new position to help smooth the children’s transitional needs with gentle encouragement, some great insights and creative solutions.

Here are some ideas to help ease the children into moving forward with this change.  I suggest that the new nanny initiate and foster these adventures, projects and ideas as it will help create a bond between the new nanny, old nanny and family while implementing loving and trustworthy friendship with the children. 

Be creative with your time and energy with the children!

I’m Thinking of You Nature Hikes/Nature Collage

Take the children on a walk around the neighborhood, go to the local park, take a road trip a few miles away from the house and bring a plastic bag to collect things that can be used as a collage to make for the other nanny as a “Thinking About You” gift.  This not only gets the children out for exercise and fresh air, but it also encourages their language development and creative open ended thought process that are very important aspects to focusing on the “whole child” through cognitive, emotional and physical growth.

I Miss You Art Projects

Art Projects for children are one of the best ways for a child to have self-expression through a creative endeavor.  This also allows for a mood or energy release.  Children love making things that mean something to someone and this outlet fosters more than just the creative aspects of development in children, it fosters open ended thinking, gross and fine motor skills, special skills as well as it empowers their self esteem.

The new nanny might suggest snapping a photograph of the children.  Children love a camera!  No matter if it’s a disposable or a nice one!  That in itself can lead to a whole lot of fun, chasing one another with the camera’s, taking pictures at will!  With the picture, encase it with a beautifully hand collaged frame and send to the old nanny.  If the old nanny has moved out of state, the idea of going to the post office can also be part of the entire process.   The packaging of their beautiful picture frame, the addressing of the label, packing up the gift and the excitement of meeting the postman, the adventure can be endless!  This also helps them get to know the “people in their neighborhood”, as being a part of the community is also important for the children to see how they fit into the larger part of our society.

I love You Cooking Projects

Children love to cook, bake and create with food!  There are a million different things you can make with the children! Call the old nanny and ask if she can meet you at the park so that you can have a “Thank You Party”.  Bake cupcakes, bring tea, sliced fruit, a picnic basket full of paper plates, juice, water bottles.  You can also incorporate a beautiful Thank You card for the old nanny. 

A cooking project on the lager scale not only has the children in the kitchen making something with their busy hands and minds, but it also incorporates fine and gross motor skills along with science, math and language development, empowers their self esteem and allows them to be creative.

The children miss the old nanny, of course they do, they should.  Not only has she been a reliable source of continual love and warmth, she has been part of their routine and has been a source of continuity.  Although any change in a child’s life is difficult, new nannies entering into a child’s life understand this progressive change.  The children are the focus of all parents and their nannies.  As a team, and to foster the needs of the children that are being cared for, everyone can help ease the transition of old nanny to new so new memories and relationships can blossom.

 

Dara B. Green

President, Seaside Nannies Inc.

 

Seaside Nannies Inc. was founded by Dara Green, nanny of 23 years and preschool teacher in the San Diego community. Seaside Nannies has been created to serve the needs of each family and nanny to create relationships that last.

 

 

 

 

Estephen Dolano asked:


We know that we have struggled through out our life and made a complete effort to build up a successful business empire, and then we should also make an effort so that we can save this from all the untoward incidents like thefts or burglaries. Today, when man has reached the moon and is making a vast progress in almost all the fields then we should also consider the fact that he has also manufactured an mechanism called the spy camera or the hidden camera which can assist in all the possible ways to give a complete protection to our family and business. Today it is not difficult to give a complete security to our loved ones. Especially when there are small children left behind at home with the nanny or our elderly parents who stay alone in the house. We can easily possess inexpensive security gadgets like the hidden cameras, the spy cameras or the nanny cameras and easily set them up in our house for surveillance procedures.

My son was too small when my wife left me alone to take care of him. It was really getting too difficult for me to look after him as I had to look after my business also. My son was only 8 months old when my wife expired and I was shocked with her untimely death and I had to reluctantly hire a nanny for my child’s comfort as there was no one else in the family to look him after. I was also aware of the mistreatment given to the children by nannies because I had usually heard from my friends how their children were mistreated and how they got the nanny camera or the hidden camera installed in their home to spy the actions of the nanny. Though doubtful about the behavior of the nanny with my child even I decided that I would get a Sponge Bob Boom Box and keep it in my house so that I could record all the events of the day in it and take a harsh action against the nanny if I find her blameworthy. This was a regular and wholly well-designed Boom box with a concealed pinhole camera in it and a SD card concealed at the back. Recording the events using this Sponge boom box is very simple and efficient and it is also less expensive which could easily fit into my budget. Included in this are 2 SD cards (512Mb, 1 GB), USB SD card reader along with an additional cable wire, a RCA video connector cable which can be used along with the Television, an IR remote control and a guidebook. All the equipments of this camera are inclusive with 512Mb and 1GB SD cards and they are available in black and white and color versions. Every event and image captured through it clearly has the date and time embossed in it which means I could use it as full proof evidence if I wanted to take a stern action against the nanny in future.