Helper overly enthu

Hi, I recently had a helper just for my new born. She seems “overly enthusiastic” with my child, whenever my new born started crying, she is in the room carrying him, and didn’t wanna pass my new born to me since I’m there (even thou after her). Shld I b worried? She also seems to be on her phone frequently too, saw that she is on the line with ear bud on all the time.. and keep using the xiaomi vacuum almost 3-4x a day without physically mopping

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It is completely understandable that you feel uneasy about this. I think it is really important to have a calm, direct conversation with her early on to set clear expectations, like always passing baby to you first when you are present, keeping phone use to her own break time, and following your preferred cleaning routine. The phone and earbuds thing especially can be a safety concern with a newborn around, so that one is worth addressing firmly but kindly. Better to sort these things out now before habits get too set in, and your comfort and confidence as the parent at home should always come first lah

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