Questions for interviewing a confinement nanny
Release time: 2024-10-23
1. Neonatal care
- What key points do you focus on in the daily care of your newborn, such as bathing, diaper changing, and umbilical cord care?
- How to tell if your newborn has jaundice? What would you do?
2. Breastfeeding
- Can you share some breastfeeding best practices and how to help women build confidence to breastfeed?
- How would you support a woman who is having problems with breastfeeding, such as cracked nipples or insufficient milk supply?
3. Nutrition and complementary food
- When do you think it is appropriate to start adding complementary foods? Why?
- How do you gradually introduce new foods during the process of adding complementary foods? How do you observe your baby's allergic reactions?
4. Health Monitoring
- How would you monitor the growth and development of a newborn? What specific indicators would you focus on?
- What would you do if your baby showed unusual symptoms (such as continued crying, refusing to eat, or an abnormal temperature)?
5. Safety and Environmental Management
- How do you ensure your baby's living environment is safe? What precautions are there?
- If you were faced with an emergency (such as choking or an unexpected fall), how would you respond?
6. Psychological support
- Postpartum depression is a common problem. How do you recognize and help women cope with it?
- How do you handle conflict or tension among family members when caring for a newborn and her baby?
7. Personal Experience
- Can you share the most challenging situation you’ve encountered at work and how you resolved it?
- Have any of the babies you have cared for had any health or nutritional issues that required special attention? How did you deal with them?
These questions can provide insight into a nanny’s expertise and practical experience, helping you find one that fits your family’s needs.
