{"id":11,"date":"2018-06-21T04:44:33","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T20:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2026-01-13T03:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T19:45:50","slug":"domestic-helper-baby-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Steps to Make Your Domestic Helper Ready to Care for Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading mceTemp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_never_easy_to_let_someone_else_take_care_of_your_baby_Are_you_ready_for_your_domestic_helper_to_take_care_of_your_baby\"><\/span>It&#8217;s never easy to let someone else take care of your baby. Are you ready for your domestic helper to take care of your baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>In Asia, it is common practice for parents to let the domestic helper take care of their baby. Although everybody agrees on how convenient this arrangement is, it is often pretty tough for mummies to leave their little love to the care of a stranger &#8211; especially if they just hired her. Before leaving the helper&nbsp;with your baby, follow these six steps to ensure your helper can take good care of your baby.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#Its_never_easy_to_let_someone_else_take_care_of_your_baby_Are_you_ready_for_your_domestic_helper_to_take_care_of_your_baby\" >It&#8217;s never easy to let someone else take care of your baby. Are you ready for your domestic helper to take care of your baby?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#1_Observation\" >#1 Observation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#2_Proof-run\" >#2 Proof-run<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#3_Increase_time_and_frequency_slowly\" >#3 Increase time and frequency slowly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#4_Be_clear_on_what_you_want_to_do_yourself\" >#4 Be clear on what you want to do yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#5_Track_your_babys_day_through_a_baby_dairy\" >#5&nbsp;Track your baby&#8217;s day through a baby dairy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#6_Be_updated_with_pictures\" >#6 Be updated with pictures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#Extra_Never_be_jealous\" >#Extra: Never be jealous!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#Practical_Checklist_for_Helpers\" >Practical Checklist for Helpers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#Support_From_Employers\" >Support From Employers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-baby-care\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-mCXEsLd2sU-unsplash-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Observation\"><\/span>#1 Observation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your helper&nbsp;observe how you like things to be done: how and when to feed the baby, how to clean the bottle, how and when to change the nappy, how to give the bath and so on. Make sure she understands how you want things to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Proof-run\"><\/span>#2 Proof-run<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you let your helper do all the tasks while you are out to work or with friends, let your helper do all the tasks while you are at home.&nbsp;Be gentle and nice to her, but do not hesitate to tell her if something should be changed. Do not keep this for yourself, because that will bring unnecessary stress later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Increase_time_and_frequency_slowly\"><\/span>#3 Increase time and frequency slowly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you believe your helper is ready, let her take care of your baby while you are away for a short while.&nbsp;Increase the length of these moments slowly until you finally reach your objective. The first time you can be gone for two hours, but don&#8217;t leave for a weekend getaway. Also, make sure your helper can reach you on the phone, in case something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/happy-child-summer-hot-weather-domestic-helper-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ensure your children have enough water intake especially during hot weather\" class=\"wp-image-5086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/happy-child-summer-hot-weather-domestic-helper-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/happy-child-summer-hot-weather-domestic-helper-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/happy-child-summer-hot-weather-domestic-helper-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/happy-child-summer-hot-weather-domestic-helper-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Be_clear_on_what_you_want_to_do_yourself\"><\/span>#4 Be clear on what you want to do yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are things that you would prefer your helper not to do when you are gone, discuss this with her. You can explain that you want to give the baby a bath for personal reasons. Just make sure that it is not because you think she is not good enough. She will understand that you, as a mum, want to bond with your child as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Track_your_babys_day_through_a_baby_dairy\"><\/span>#5&nbsp;Track your baby&#8217;s day through a baby dairy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your helper to write down in a baby diary what&#8217;s going on:&nbsp;what time did she feed your baby, how much did the baby eat, how many times did she have to change the nappy, how long was the nap time and so on. Set a good example by doing this yourself, so your helper can refer to it if needed. It is important for you to follow that your baby is behaving in a normal range for his\/her age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Be_updated_with_pictures\"><\/span>#6 Be updated with pictures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most domestic helpers have smartphones with cameras and apps that allow them to chat and send photos. You can ask your helper to send you pictures whenever something cute happens.&nbsp;You will feel so much more at ease if she can send you a few pictures of your baby throughout the day, and it will help you feel that you never left home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Never_be_jealous\"><\/span>#Extra: Never be jealous!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And do not forget: never be jealous of your helper,&nbsp;she is doing her best to take care of your kids, she will love your kids and your kids will also love her in their way, but you will always remain their mummy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Checklist_for_Helpers\"><\/span><strong>Practical Checklist for Helpers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick list helpers can refer to for daily baby care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash hands before handling baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check diaper every 2\u20133 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow feeding schedule accurately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the sleep area safe and comfortable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for any signs of rash, fever, or upset stomach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update parents at agreed times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a routine checklist helps helpers stay organised and confident!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_From_Employers\"><\/span><strong>Support From Employers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers can support helpers by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing baby essentials (feeds, diapers, wipes) clearly labelled and accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing emergency contacts and doctor\u2019s details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering guidance on family routines and preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being open to questions and feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporting a helper\u2019s growth in baby care builds stronger trust and makes daily life easier for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baby care is an important part of domestic help duties for many families. When helpers are confident, well-informed, and supported with clear communication, babies receive nurturing care that fits the family\u2019s style and needs. With mutual respect and shared understanding, helpers and parents can create a safe, joyful, and healthy environment for the youngest members of the household.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s never easy to let someone else take care of your baby. Are you ready for your domestic helper to take care of your baby? In Asia, it is common practice for parents to let the domestic helper take care of their baby. Although everybody agrees on how convenient this arrangement is, it is often [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":5019,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"description":"Learn practical tips and best practices for domestic helpers providing baby care. 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