Select a confinement nanny

The following factors should be considered when you select a confinement nanny.

1. Availability

Do not forget, due date is an estimation. It is possible to give birth two weeks before the estimated due date or two weeks after that. 

Unless you opt for c-section in which you can arrange with hospital and doctor. 

2. Language and communication

Some confinement nanny may only be able to communicate in Chinese. If that is the case, make sure you can understand Chinese as well also. 

3. Knowledge and Experience

Taking good care of new mother and newborn requires a lot of knowledge and experience. For example, the confinement nanny needs to know how to prevent colic, burping and spit up in baby.

4. Job scope

Before you search for any confinement nanny, you should define your job scope first and communicate with the confinement nanny to make sure she is able to fulfill all the duties.

5. Agreement on early dismissal

Confinement nanny may fall sick, for the health of the newborn and weak new mothers, it may be a good idea to dismiss the confinement lady earlier. You need to have an agreement if you want to do it without any trouble. 

You may also want to dismiss her due to poor performance. 

6. Public holiday

If your estimated confinement period falls into some important festivals like Chinese New Year or close to it, you may need to discuss about the arrangement and the fee. This is because some confinement nannies do not want to work on some festivals like Chinese New Year, some will charge extra fee for public holiday.

7. Medical checkup

One that goes for regular checkup should be preferred. 

8. Daily habit

Taking good care of baby can be a energy-demanding job, that is why some confinement nannies may need to take a nap while baby is sleeping in the afternoon. It is important for you to know some habits of confinement nanny such as taking a nap in the afternoon, two apples a day and so on. Knowing all these will help the expecting mothers and fathers set proper expectation and avoid any dispute later on.

Please refer to select a confinement nanny for more details