Did you give your helper specific personal hygiene instructions while handling the baby -- products to avoid because of strong chemical component, deodorant to be rid of body odour, hair always tied back? I want to give my helper a list - but not sure how she will react to it. Any suggestions?

Maybe you could gift her a new set of toiletries and encourage her to use them instead of her current ones. That way, she feels happy receiving a gift and you can choose the scent you want in your house. It's a win-win situation! :) You can just tell her to tie back her hair because it's not hygenic to have hair falling all over the place, especially while handling baby.