Should You Let Your Nanny Know About A Hidden Nanny Camera?

Many parents decide to install a hidden nanny camerafor you for long  – If you have been working with
so they can see what happens while they're notyour nanny for a long time, and have only now
around.decided to get a nanny camera, then don't your
But even after deciding which camera to buy anddecision can make your nanny very uncomfortable
installing it, there is another dilema left: should you orand promote a negative work environment.  A new
shouldn't you tell your nanny about the camera?nanny, on the other hand, is more likely to accept this
There Are A Couple Of Factors That You Shouldas a general precaution measure and not be offended
Consider:by it.
1. How many cameras do you have installed – IfHow to Tell Your Nanny:
you only install one camera, at the nursery or mainIf you've decided to tell, be sure to be kind and open
living area, then telling your nanny about the cameraabout the subject when telling your nanny or
means also allowing her to control what you see. Ifbabysitter. Say that you have installed the camera not
you install cameras in most parts of the house and thebecause you do not trust her (or else she wouldn't
camera also includes audio recording, than it will behave been hired). Assure her that this is only a
much harder to disguiseprecautionary measure and emphasize the fact that
2. How much do you really trust your nanny – If youthis also allows you to view precious moments that
trust her, and would like her to trust you, than tellingyou miss while being away from your baby.
your nanny can definitely build this trust. If you haveIf your nanny objects in any way, this is a big warning
any suspicions that your nanny is doing somethingsign. Although most people feel uncomfrtable being
wrong, than telling her will not make her behave better,taped and watched, your nanny should understand
but rather try to hide her behavior from the camera.your feelings, as long as you are not directly invading
3. Is this a new hired nanny or has she been workingher privacy.