Nanny care isn't just for the rich anymore. Many middle-class families with two working parents are discovering that the advantages of hiring a private caregiver outweigh the expense. Your baby gets to stay in the comfort and safety of her own home. Your baby naps and eats on her own schedule.
Scheduling is flexible.
Your baby gets personal care. Your baby is less exposed to germs, resulting in fewer colds and ear infections. Parents don't have to deal with dropoff and pickup at daycare. A sharecare situation offers opportunities for sibling-like socializing. There's little or no monitoring of care setup, as baby and nanny are unsupervised.