hi mums, I am now 28 weeks pregnant and have to start looking for a full time helper. What should be on my checklist?

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1. Experience: has she worked with little babies/new borns before (get the reference from the previous employer if you can) 2. Temperament: I interviewed my helper thrice before deciding on her. I wanted to be sure I would be leaving my baby with someone who was pleasant, happy and kind. 3. No smoking. Make it clear it will not be tolerated. 4. I also requested no strong perfumes etc to be worn near the baby. 5. Clear conversation about what skills she has. Don't be general, be specific. Don't ask can you cook: ask her can you cook this and let her talk you through the process of how she does it. 6. Set clear expectations....for both.

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