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Nanny vs nursery for under-1 - what swung your decision?
Going back to work at 12 months. Nanny is £18/hr, nursery is £85/day. Nanny much more flexible. Nursery more social. What was the deciding factor for you?
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Settling in nursery - how was your experience?
Starts in 3 weeks. The nursery does 5 sessions of gradual increase. Anyone been through it - tips, what to expect?
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Au pair experience - good or bad?
Considering an au pair for next year (1 year old). Don't really know anyone who's had one. What's the reality?
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Sibling discount at nurseries - how common?
Pregnant with #2. Eldest at nursery. They charge full price for both - really? Anyone got a sibling discount?
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Backup childcare when baby is sick - what do you do?
Mum lives 200 miles away. Both partners work demanding jobs. Baby sick = one of us off work. Doing this monthly. Solutions?
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Nursery red flags to watch for?
Touring nurseries this week. What questions to ask and red flags to spot?