How to find a housekeeper?

Nannies and housekeepers are indispensable helpers for a young mother

At first, help to the mother of a newborn is simply necessary. Trying to do everything yourself, you will not only lose your last strength soon, but you still have to ask for help. And besides, the accumulated fatigue leads to a depressed state, and maybe even depression, in such a state it is easy to make the wrong step and inflict harm on the baby.

Probably, the grandmother of a newborn could become an ideal assistant. But if you are sure that, she still treats you even as a baby, then at this stage of events it's better to give up her help. Parents of the baby probably want to feel fully caring, so it's better to have a person next to someone with experience of caring for children, but someone whose society knows the limits of decency and the concept of tact.

A good option would be to pick a housekeeper or a nurse. After all, if her services disappoint you, then you can easily part with it. With relatives such a move is almost impossible. It should be noted that special companies will be able to pick a housekeeper.

For what period of time is it best to invite an assistant? It depends on various factors:

- on your financial possibilities

- from your desire to be independent

- from the physical condition of the mother and the state of her health

As the child grows up, the mother begins to regain strength and she can perform more and more work. However, if even 2-3 weeks after the birth, you still feel weak, then try to find an opportunity and detain the assistant for a while.

Many young mothers are afraid that they are unsure of their abilities to take care of the baby on their own. Therefore, in order to acquire some skills and get rid of anxiety, during this time you will have the opportunity to learn to handle the child.

Sometimes it happens that the young mother herself does a great job with the child herself, but at the same time there is almost no time to work around the house - washing, cleaning and cooking. In this case, you should invite an assistant 1-2 times a week. In addition to helping with household chores, she will also be able to sit with the child, since you probably have important things outside the home.

As for the nanny, she will not only be an excellent assistant for parents, but also help the child become more independent and disciplined.

Sometimes it is convenient to invite a nanny only at night, as young children often wake up. But in this case, you need to give the child time in the daytime so that he gets used to the new person. Whatever your relationship with the nannies, do not change them too often. Inviting such employees is best through a specialized recruiting agency for the selection of domestic workers.

The age of the nurse is not of paramount importance, because first of all, the person of this profession should have a good character and be able to get on with the children.

In any case, a person should not be too irritable, as this will negatively affect both the child and the parents.

When the candidacy of a nanny or maid is already approved, it is necessary to familiarize her with all the rules, the regime of the day and the rules in the family. To do this, it is convenient to have a special notebook where you will find: the child's day schedule, things that the kid can ask for, telephone numbers of emergency services and neighbors, as well as such concepts that a stranger will be hard to remember from the first time, for example: where and what lies In the kitchen, where towels and linen are stored, how to turn on and off various systems in the house.