Author Archives: Ali
Holiday Nannies
As the school summer holidays are fast approaching and we are looking forward to some potential nice weather and maybe a trip abroad! These long breaks can cause a lot of stress for parents who are working and need childcare … Continue reading
Pre-packed hospital bags for yummy mummies!
At The BabyWorks we always on the look out for great ideas, and when Karen from myHospitalBag contacted us about her gorgeous prepacked labour bags, we immediately fell in love with them. A one-bag-fits-all for pregnant mums-to-be – has arrived, … Continue reading
Maternity Nurses versus Maternity Nannies – what is the difference?
Alot of our clients often ask us why we use the phrase maternity nanny rather than nurse. The name maternity nurse and night nurse can be very misleading. This is because the term maternity nurse or night nurse infers to … Continue reading
May Post Natal class
Our May Post Natal course is now sold out. We have opened a waiting list for a potential second course. Suitable for 4-10 week old babies – email us if you are interested in a place at info@thebabyworksonline.co.uk
Net vs Gross Wage
QUICK FACTS 1. It is still common practice for a nanny’s pay to be discussed and agreed in net terms • A nanny’s net pay is the amount she takes home each pay day • Her gross pay is her … Continue reading
Regulation of childcare in the UK
interesting day spent at The Annual ANA (association of nanny agencies) conference – talking about the regulation of nannies in the UK, and why there is no national register for ‘approved’ nannies. One of the very valid points made was, … Continue reading
Post Natal classes for new parents
We have had a busy week at work, the kids have just gone back to school after the Easter holidays, so some sense of order has resumed. I have recently become an Aunty again, and holding my new niece, left … Continue reading
Childcare on holiday
Summer is only around the corner and it is always exciting to be able to break from routine and jet off. When going on holiday with kids there can be the added stress of childcare. Nannies are available to hire … Continue reading
Do you have any regrets about your child’s name
We love this article – what’s the most ridiculous child’s name you have ever heard? So do you still like Apple now, Gwyneth? How one in ten parents suffer from baby name remorse With the likes of Suri, Sparrow and … Continue reading
