Auntie An is a wonderful nanny who came to us through referral. She is patient with our daughter and only wants what is best for her.
Though Auntie usually works with babies who are newborn to three months old, our daughter was 3-4 months old during auntie’s time with us. Nevertheless, she knew how to handle our daughter’s gassiness and teething, even holding her all night just so our disgusted could sleep.
She is diligent in washing our daughter’s face and also cleaning her buttocks region whenever she has a dirty diaper. This has helped us avoid diaper rash. She taught us how to bathe our daughter well and also apply lotion and feed her using the bottle. Whatever information you need, she will provide.
In terms of cooking, Auntie made foods that both my husband and I enjoyed. She knew the foods we liked to eat and our typical taste profile, which meant we looked forward to every meal. The foods were nutritious and helped me produce rich, fatty milk to help my daughter grow strong. She was 90th percentile in weight for her height, which delighted us.
My recommendation is to be direct in communicating with Auntie what you need and whatever feedback you have for her. I had postpartum depression and as soon as Auntie understood that, she was more gentle and kind with me know how hard I was struggling. Don’t be afraid of asking for words of encouragement: Auntie will give them to you and it can help a lot with the mother’s mental healing process as well.
Overall, I would recommend Auntie An to anyone who is looking for a patient yuesao that will love your child and care for them. Families who aren’t afraid to say exactly what they need from auntie will enjoy working with her.