Nannies work on a per family basis and not per child, so it is not standard to increase a nanny's wage when a new baby is born. Just in the same way as when your eldest goes to school you wouldn't cut her salary. She took the job knowing a new baby was on the horizon and so this is not unexpected, unless you have already promised her a pay rise.

I would recommend however, acknowledging her help, and when annual review time comes around then perhaps giving her a raise in line with inflation or whatever you see fit.

This is why a nanny works out as a wonderful and affordable childcare option when you have more than one child.

Hi I've been a Nanny in the area for a very long time. If I had been with you for less than a year then I would not expect a pay rise when I started taking care of an extra charge, especially if I knew that this would be the case when I accepted the job. I would expect to have an annual review each year and have my salary assessed at this point. Most years my employers have given me a pay increase in line with inflation or a small cash bonus. It doesn't need to be a lot, but it makes you feel really appreciated when you get a small pay increase and makes you want to go the extra mile for the family in return.

Thanks goldhawk for your reply.

if this is a relatively new nanny , and the annual review will be her first reivew... is this still reasonable to accept a pay rise? given that I think she has a very fair competitive rate (for Wandsworth!) already?

I would expect the rate to remain the same until any annual review

hi there

just wanted some advice from you all out there. What is the standard practice on nanny pay if one is expecting a new addition to the family - given that prior to taking on the role, she was already briefed that the family is expecting to expand to have at least 1 more ( currently sole charge of just a 3 yr old girl - live out).

Do we have to adjust her pay rate upwards automatically (for e.g. at contract renewal) upon the arrival of the baby ( or at some point - for e.g. if some help is rendered in the begining weeks) ; and if so, by how much is the expected norm?
or;
it is ok to stay firm at the rate already negotiated earlier in the year?

anyone had similiar experiences?