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Parenting Guide
Over the past 30+ years Teresa Boardman has built up a wealth of experience in all aspects of childcare. Our Parenting Guide comes from...
Nanny Shares
Nanny Shares
The option of a Nanny Share has become increasingly popular in recent years as the economy has changed. Finding the right solution for your...
Our Au Pairs
Our Au Pairs
Our Au Pairs
Nanny Options Au pairs are candidates from within Europe who have come to Ireland on an au pair exchange. They come to learn...
Buying for Baby
Buying for Baby
Everything you need for your new arrival
Buying for baby is a huge task, and you can bet that you will be making some of...
Parenting Guide Articles
Childrens Behaviour
What Can I Do If My Child Doesnt Want to Go to School
What Can I Do If My Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School?
Have you been hearing “I don’t want to go to school!” a...
Activities for Newborns
Activities For Different Developmental Stages
Whatever age your child is, it is important to provide educational activities according to each of your child’s different developmental stages. When providing an educational...
Childrens Behaviour
Dealing with Frustration and Anger Issues
How to Deal with a Child Having Frustration and Anger Issues
Does your child often lash out at you without any apparent reason? Are you...
General Information for Nannies
Teaching Your Children Table Manners
Children learn the most from their surroundings and environment at quite an early age, which means that what they learn in the early developmental...
Baby Care - Newborn
Lotions and Creams – Taking care of your Child’s Skin
Lotions and Creams – Taking care of your Child’s Skin
Everyone wants baby soft skin and many go to great lengths to make sure that...
First Time Parent
Top Tips for Bringing your Baby Home
We have complied a short list of Top Tips for Bringing your Baby Home, perfect for first and even second time parents. Both in hospital...
Nanny Options is an International Irish Childcare Agency based in Dublin.
We provide Experienced and Professional Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Babysitters, Special Events Nannies, Housekeepers, Tutors, Sleep Training, Parenting Classes and First Aid Courses.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
The birth of your baby is such an exciting time for any parents, it can be quite a daunting time for new parents and...
Newborn Articles
Baby Care - Newborn
Cluster Feeding and Fussy Evening Babies
Cluster Feeding & Fussy Evening Babies
Some newborn babies do not give their parents the luxury to relax. They cry and get fussy, and want...
0-1 week
Baby’s Development – 0-1 Week Old
You and your Baby at Home There is so much to do and to understand and learn about your baby's development and first-time parents can be...
Nutrition for Newborns
Formula
Breastfeeding is best for your baby, as breast milk provides the ideal balanced diet and protection against illness. Speak to your public healthcare professional...
First Time Parent
Top Tips on taking your Baby or Toddler out to a Restaurant
It’s a normal part of family life to want to take your baby or toddler out to a restaurant for family meals and special...
Sterilising and Newborns
Preparation of Bottles
The World Health Organization research has shown that bottles should be made up individually before each feed. Have an area in the kitchen where...
Baby Care - Newborn
Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough
What it is? How to get better?
Also called pertussis, whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection of the airways and lungs. The infection, caused...
First Aid for Children
First Aid Boxes for Family Homes
A first aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries (bumps and falls) and emergencies. Keep at least one first aid kit...
2 months
Baby’s Development – 2 Months Old
There is so much to do and to understand and learn about your baby’s development in it's first 2 months so we have compiled...
Latest Positions Available
Full-Time Nanny
Full Time Nanny Clontarf, Dublin 3
Full Time Nanny Clontarf, Dublin 3
Job Ref: 702 Type of position and location: Full Time Nanny Clontarf, Dublin 3 Accommodation: Live Out Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and...
Part-Time Nanny
Part Time Nanny Clonee, Dublin 15
Part Time Nanny Clonee, Dublin 15
Job Ref: 834 Type of position and location: Part Time Nanny Clonee, Dublin 15 Accommodation: Live Out Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday...
Part-Time Nanny
Part Time Nanny Dundrum, Dublin 14
Part Time Nanny Dundrum, Dublin 14
Job Ref: 832 Type of position and location: Part Time Nanny Dundrum, Dublin 14 Accommodation: Live Out Hours: Tuesday to Thursday from...
Part-Time Nanny
Part Time Nanny Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Part Time Nanny Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Job Ref: 833 Type of position and location: Part Time Nanny Blackrock, Co. Dublin Accommodation: Live Out Hours: Monday to Friday 12.00...
Housekeeper
Full Time Junior Housekeeper Killiney, Co. Dublin
Full Time Junior Housekeeper Killiney, Co. Dublin
Job Ref: 901 Type of position and location: Full Time Junior Housekeeper Killiney, Co. Dublin Accommodation: Live Out Hours: Monday –...
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Healthcare
Food To Avoid During Pregnancy
Food to Avoid During Pregnancy
It’s one thing to give into the cravings that hit you at 3:00am in the morning because of the hormonal surge...
Healthcare
Best Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
Best Sleeping Positions During Pregnancy
Tossing and turning all night long, throwing away your covers, and even wrestling with your pillow won’t help you find...
Healthcare
Summer Allergies
Summer Allergies
For most people, particularly children, summer is the favorite time of the year. The schools are off and children can enjoy their holidays....
Our Housekeepers
Our Housekeepers
We are happy to provide your family with a housekeeper from one of our many Housekeeping Candidates. All of our housekeepers have verified references and...
Mother’s Day
Chocolate Box for Mother’s Day
Chocolate Box for Mother's Day
What you will need: Mix of chocolates, mini marshmallows and fruits
Letters (optional)
Carton Box (preferable heart box)
Red paint
...
Guest Blogs
Nanny Payroll Services
We are delighted to team up in partnership with Nanny Payroll who will provide our Nanny Payroll Services
Nanny Payroll offer a complete payroll service...
Children's Activities
Music Classes
Learning Music can be fundamental to a child's development, and it can lead to a lifetime love of music and nowadays, you can bring...
Healthcare
Mumps
Mumps – Symptoms, Risks, Treatment and Diagnoses.
There are many diseases and illnesses associated with kids and mumps is one of them. Mumps is an...
First Time Parent
Advice When Buying a Baby Mattress
A supportive and safe sleeping environment starts with the right choice of baby mattress, the most essential item in your nursery. Your baby spends...
Weekend Nanny
Weekend Nannies – Nationwide
Weekend Nannies - Nationwide
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Type of position: Weekend Nannies
Location: Nationwide
Description: We are currently recruiting weekend nannies outside the Dublin area. Duties include overnight babysitting when...
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First Aid Information
First Aid for Children
How to Teach Your Child to Call 999 for Assistance
How to Teach Your Child to Call 999 for Assistance
We all agree to the fact that for all parents, safety of their children is...
First Aid Information - Nannies
Measles – What you Need to Know
Measles – What you Need to Know.
Everyone wants to protect their children from contracting any dangerous diseases which could affect the quality of life...
First Aid Information - Nannies
Chicken Pox
Chicken Pox
Everything to Know About This Childhood Disease
Chicken pox was quite a common disease at one point in time, until the vaccine was made...
First Aid Information - Nannies
Signs that your Child has Meningitis
If you are worried about your little one and don’t want them to suffer, read onto find out all about meningitis and its signs...
First Aid Information - Nannies
Washing Hands
Teaching children from an early age about washing hands and learning about germs. If children don’t get into the habit of washing hands well and...
First Aid for Children
First Aid Boxes for Family Homes
A first aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries (bumps and falls) and emergencies. Keep at least one first aid kit...