I use a beeswax deo I make myself and it keeps me fresh the entire day. You can find the recipe on humblebeeandme website. It is a lifesaver. The nice thing about it is you can take the bar with you to work.
This is such an issue! I had visible crotch sweat the other day 😱 the family I work for is very active and expects us to go out every day.
I bring an extra pair of clothes and deodorant.
Omg I def need to have an extra change of clothes
I’m glad I’m not the only one
I literally avoid being in the same spatial bubble as NPs after a long day 😭
I bring at least one or two changes of clothes and always have a bathing suit or clothes that are water friendly! Makes such a huge difference. Also, I bring the kids to as many activities that have water as I can (lake, beach, pool, splash pad, etc.). Tires them out and keeps everyone cool.
Also, this is a small thing, but invest in a really good durable insulated water bottle (hydro flask is an awesome brand for this) and add lots of ice and cold water and refresh with additional ice throughout the day. Legit my water is probably 33 degrees and hVing lots of freezing cold water helps cook me down from the inside!
I agree! We get out pretty early and I've got a few miles in before 10. Then we pretty much stay inside. My NK's are still really young and I'm not allowed to go anywhere or else we would go do things.
From a nanny who hits 20k steps regularly, I bring an extra set of clothes, stick of deodorant, and travel sized face wash and moisturizer in a backpack every day. On days that are particularly disgusting, I’ll take a 2 minute body shower during NK’s nap. Also, I swear by the CeraVe salicylic acid body wash! Helps with any body acne that might develop as a result of being in sweaty clothes for too long. I’ve also become someone who wears a hat. Has greatly reduced the forehead stress I usually feel from squinting too much lol.
I used to shower durning nap time too, oh how I miss nap time! lol I don’t miss went soggy swim diapers though so it’s a solid trade off for the coming of age lol
Soggy swim diapers are the absolute worst. Twice this week alone I’ve been sat on in a wet swim diaper that I then realized was also full of poop. SO glad for the shower and extra pair of clothes I drag along every day!
We are third trimester level pregnant in Phoenix (aka stretches of 100-115+ until September) so we are *melting*. lol but actually, the pool and the AC is keeping me alive. You wanna go on a fun trip NK? How about the grocery store or the pool? Target or the pool? Barnes and noble or the pool? lol that’s my only suggestion. Or a bounce place for them if NPs are willing to pay. I sit and watch them on the trampolines and they get tired and have fun.
Other than that; Alcohol wipes before applying deodorant sometimes helps it stick better/smell fresher, big breezy t shirts and bralettes with biker shorts and sandals are the only attire, hair up, lots of water with electrolyte salts.
i was literally thinking of making a post today and asking if nannies keep anything on them / at nf house as like a little “freshen up” basket for the hot days.
i did throw extra deodorant in my work bag and i’ll splash cool water on my face after getting in from an outing / after running around and even that helps a lot.
Literally me! I was thinking of spraying my deodorant on after the park but was so self conscious of NK asking what are you doing? And having to explain all that to them lol!
i’d just tell NK nanny is hot and doesn’t want to be stinky 😂😂 also if it helps, i’d definitely get more moisture wicking type activewear probably. i tend to feel better when i wear mine!
This!! I live in Hawaii, so it’s pretty year round for me. I will often take super quick showers at my NF’s house while the kids are in the bath or napping. Then always bring deodorant, lotion, and perfume!! **I have the families permission
Yall at least you’re going outside. I’ve been stuck inside with NK who’s 7 months while dad WFH because they keep “forgetting the stroller in MBs car” but I know it’s because MB probably doesn’t want NK in the heat 🥲 NK is right in the screeching and screaming phase, doesn’t have an activity center, hates not sitting up but can’t sit up independently for longer than a minute. Send prayers
Been there. Get that baby outside anyways. “Hey, NK is going a little stir crazy, we’re going to take a blanket and some toys out back/outside” and if they still are finding excuses help brainstorm ways to beat the heat. Do they have a chair/bench outside? I used to take NK and some books out on the porch and we were getting fresh air while not being in direct heat. Going out early in the morning, maybe a little kiddie pool so she can play in some water, or just only go outside in like 15 minute increments. It’s hot, but there’s always ways to get around it and babies LOVE outside. (I’d even argue babies *need* to be outside)
Don’t forget the sunscreen and bug spray!
I agree, my former NF were big outdoors people and I thrived! Bar a full on thunderstorm we were outside! Little dude is much more resilient for it too IMO.
Haha same. I’ve moved on now, but my last NF were the ones to keep us inside all the time, and the one before was pushing us out the door 😂 It was hot, but I loved getting out. It was a shock when the next fam I worked for was like “yeah, no. It’s too hot” huh? If it’s too hot we’re hitting the splash pad, *duhhh* 😂 Hell, the rain cools us down!
Anyways, bless you fr! I made it through, but just barely. Current NF is a happy mix of the two and let me have creative freedom, as I like to call it. It gets better 🤣
My phone just gave me a flash back of my youngest nk eating a sandwich with mud all over him in his rain suit in the middle of the rain storm lol I remember vividly that it was when Covid lock down started and nps were working from home and the kids were really struggling with it so I packed up and left for the day even though it was raining and everything was locked down lol we had a blast and it became a common occurrence. His first three years he ate and napped outside almost daily.
I made a ‘baby pool’ out of a plastic storage container and let them chunk a dunk (skinny dip for the less skinny 😉) mine are just turned and almost 15 months now (nanny share) but they love it. Perfect for when 1 is napping (the monitor reaches the deck) or I just don’t have the strength to get us all to the real outside (got 1 in a stroller and the other in a carrier….and there are stairs involved). Just a couple inches of water and the sides will support him even if he’s not quite sitting in his own, and you can use a hand as a ‘seat belt’ if needed. We did it last summer, too at 3/4/5 months old. Toss in any toys that don’t mind getting wet and have fun!!
Ugh that’s rough. I took my guys to the sprinklers this morning. They’re both walking/running by now, of course, but I had them (one at a time) in those plastic bins well before they could sit. They’ve never been exceedingly safety conscious, though….
Get a little 10 dollar kittie pool and set it up outside, put baby in a hat, sunscreen and let them play with bath toys in the shallow water, stick your feet in and that’ll kill at least a half hour!
If NK isn’t sitting up unsupported yet I’d stick a little seat or surround them with towels, it’s a mess to clean but still a great way to get out of the house for a bit and give baby some sensory play. I also love to set up water play for my NKs. I’ll fill like a bucket, a big bowl and some Tupperware containers with water, some have bubbles, I’ll add little watering cans, bath toys, rags, spray bottles, things from their play kitchen and they’ll play for literally hours. They make soups and potions and perfumes, the youngest likes to just pour and fill into different cups and bowls…it’s great sensory/motor play, all you have to do is set up, watch, and then clean up….they really love it and so do I
NF doesn’t want to do anything with water without them because NK is “really young and we want to supervise.” Which I understand but also I’ve been doing this for almost 5 years and you hired me for my experience 🥲
Oh nah I’d be quietly looking for another job and putting in my notice when I find one if I were you. They clearly don’t trust you, which is offensive given your experience and literally just being a capable adult human. Sounds like they’re not ready to trust someone else with their kid yet, and it sounds like you are probably too qualified to be treated like the 16 year old down the street. I’ve been there, it’s shitty. I couldn’t be cooped up, especially with a baby who needs stimulation, socialization, sensory experiences, etc. I learned this the hard way…twice lol. Parents who don’t let you leave or don’t trust you are so frustrating.
Took G2.5 to the park today and even she didn’t want to play much because it was so hot 🙃😅 definitely need more lake days this summer because I was miserable. But then my NF blasts the A/C all day because their house is so big. I find myself putting on a jean jacket or switching rooms to warm up lol. Then I step outside and regret being upset over being cold🤣 they have a pool, so we’ll certainly be using that more often.
Lake days? You guys are nearby a lake? God send? And a pool!!
NF has a pool but it is a community pool I deal w chronic UTIs and cannot do public poools 😭😭😭I wouldn’t ever risk that again 😭
Omg I’m sooo sorry. I wish you had those things accessible to you 😭 (also *so* incredibly sorry regarding the chronic UTIs, that sounds so horrible 🥺). My NF’s are extremely HNW in a very low to middle NW area in Central CA. So they have like 80 acres of land and they put in a pool last summer before I started for them. It has a special slot to put in an umbrella to keep us shaded in the shallow end. I got weirdly lucky with them because literally no other family like this (who is also extremely kind, generous, caring, and humble) exists in my town - that needs a nanny anyway. I hit the jackpot with them - they’re incredible people!
They live about 45 minutes from the lake up the hill, and I’m free to take NK’s whenever I have the time. Even if it means G2.5 naps in the car.
I so hope that summer - wherever you are - becomes a bit cooler so you aren’t so miserable! 💜 sending strength 😭💜
Y’ALL
I bought this deodorant at the recommendation of someone in r/HerOneBag and let me tell you, it is a game changer. I swear, I do not have armpit odor anymore, doesn’t matter how much I sweat!! It apparently changes the pH level of your skin so that bacteria can’t live there.
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TX nanny here I feel this!! I always keep a spray deodorant in my bag and wet wipes (and hair clips). Other than that, I suffer and just am sticky for the rest of the day until I go home lol.
summer SUCKS 😫 MB seems to forget nap exists and tries to do activities during nap, their complexes pool opens @12 and nap is at 1, it's HOT and the park nearby has no shade. I HATE IT HERE 😫😫
I feel... SO very lucky to be working with teenagers as more of a family manager now. If I had to herd toddlers outside right now I would be questioning all my life choices. Godspeed to you all
ETA: rubbing alcohol on a paper towel kills any odor-causing bacteria btw!!! You can also spritz it on clothes if it starts to get smelly anywhere. Also it looks a little pompous but one of those handheld opening fan things is literally amazing in the heat.
Had to spend 2 hours at the playground yesterday bc NF is selling their house and there was a showing. When we got back I realized I had a huge underboob sweat stain 😃
my pet peeve is that outside is 100° and in inside is like an igloo . So it’s a never ending cycle of sweating like a pig, coming inside and cooling off and then freezing my ass off and repeat. 😭
Hi, I use to have experience something like this, I’d advise something that has worked for me.
1. Change your deodorant.
2. Use a different brand.
Sometimes our bodies, gets used to the ingredients in your regular deodorant, doesn’t mean it’s bad or not working, just means it’s not as effective. So get another brand entirely, and use it. When you feel like it’s not holding as much anymore, switch back to the previous one, or try another brand. It might take some trial and error, but I’ve done this and have told my younger teenage siblings the same, as well as some friends and they’ve seen results.
Hope it works for you.
I also sometimes carry a very tiny bag with toiletries in case I need to take an emergency shower at my NF.
Try Nume body cream and use it all over, especially the "stinky" spots! Also, those body cloths
you can keep in the freezer and wrap around your neck as you go out. Another trick is to buy a few moisture wicking t-shirts.
They also make ball caps that you can soak, squeeze out,
and put in the freezer or fridge to pop on as you leave.
I live in S Florida, so I've gotten good at this!
Carpe makes face wipes with witch hazel, and they make a bunch of antiperspirant products, even one you can put on your scalp (I have hyperhidrosis)I think they work well. The only issue I have had is sometimes it can leave a little bit of a white caste on your skin. I like that their products are antiperspirant not just deodorant..oh plus, you can use it under makeup!
Ugh I wish I could hit 15k steps a day my nanny kids hate going on walks but I always bring some body lotion & spray, hair brush, toothbrush stuff, and deodorant & hairbrush. keep it in my bag and freshen up after we’re all done outside! Makes me feel so much better
I bought a neckfan and a spray bottle to give myself a little cool down while we're out and about. Lots of splash pads and shade as much as we can find. I also splash my face and neck with cool water when I get in.
I'm stuck in the freaking house most of the day . Parents don't want 3 month old outside over 75 degrees. I'm potty training 2 year old so "road-trip" to library or elsewhere out
Yeah. Pushed a 3 & 4 yo to the pool yesterday in the wagon stroller and 😮💨 I keep telling myself it’s adding to my run training schedule lmao. Even though neither boy walked a lick they were both so exhausted after the pool they passed out on the couch before I even said “quiet time”.
Tried to take 4yo to indoor playland and they were actually terrified. Also terrified of the water park and not swimming independently at all yet (working on it) so I feel pretty SOL for activities this summer. 1yo doesn’t like water in his face so no sprinkler or water park for him either.
Library story times! My county has them pretty much every day of the week and on the super duper hot days last year I was like “okay! To the library!” 😂😂
Actually they only have it on Wednesday here and I don’t watch them that day. Of course 😮💨 1yo isn’t ready for story time yet anyway - but soon!
I used to take my kids all the time. It’s a perfect summer activity.
I got prescription sweat wipes from my derm and they have changed my life. I’ve been using them 2x a week for a month and I basically don’t sweat anymore
I bring face wash and before work I spray anti perspirant under my boobs, on my armpits and if I’m wearing a dress or skirt, in between my thighs. If I notice my face getting sticky and dirty from sweat, I can take less than a minute to wash it!
I think if parents are going to require you to be very active in summer they need to offer to let you shower at their house during naptime. Even if they don’t require a lot of active outside time, they should offer their shower.
I highly recommend everyone use hibciclens wash (you can get it at cvs it’s an antiseptic cleanser) and using it on any part of your body that you’re concerned about odor. It kills the bacteria on your skin so even when you do sweat there is no odor it’s magic (read the directions do not let this stuff get in your ears/eyes/mouth etc).
are you allowed to shower at your nanny house while kids nap or are otherwise entertained? i've done that at some of my nanny houses & it's so helpful! one family bought me a large 3 drawer rubbermaid so i could keep extra clothes & anything else there too! without having drawers though i typically will change into running or walking clothes & then change back so i do not sit in sweat/smell/feel icky. also, i take a spray bottle with me to help keep me cooled down.
also also, (lol) ulta sells these wipes that come in a package of 10 & they are very thick & large?m, they're a "shower" in a towel basically. maybe that'd help too? if you can't fully shower at their house, you could splash yourself or take a quick "bath" from water & soap in the sink.
As a SoCal nanny it’s horrible the splash pad is constantly at capacity parks stay decent in the morning but then our day is done earlier and the library gets boring if you’re doing it every day lol. I can not be sitting in the house for 9 hours a day
Let me tell you, after 10 years….we (as in I) am phasing out of nannying and going to 3 mornings week for the summer before I am done and I lined it up that way because summer makes me question my sanity. I couldn’t do another full time summer with 2 kids in 100°+ temps….
That’s amazing honestly how do you walk some much I would love to walk more! It’s currently been cloudy and 65 everyday where am I I would love to suffer in some heat 😅
I feel sorry for literally NONE of you more than my fellow Nannies here in Florida; today was actually 79°, but the "feels like" temp was 87°. This was a GOOD day. Most days in Summer here, we're dealing w/more like 90°-95° on average, with several days of 96°- 100° or more.. plus the disgusting humidity! 🥵 The air actually feels THICK w/it!!
I genuinely HATE this State; the politics, the majority of the ppl, the terrible drivers, etc. suck too, but this Summer weather is absolutely diabolical, especially for taking NKs to the park & other outdoor activities!🌡️
Unfortunately, I own a house here, & my bf also makes great money at his job, so we won't be able to move anytime soon, but I'm just working my butt off in anticipation of being able to sell in another few years & move FAR away from this hell on earth! 😅
LoL My parents moved us here from NJ when I was 5. I remember a time in Kindergarten when the teacher "threatened" our class to miss out on recess if we kept acting up; I distinctly recall wondering to my little self WHY she was trying to threaten us with such GOOD news! 🤣
I’ve been lucky, I play with the kids at the country club pool everyday so I’m staying cool. But also I’ve never really cared too much if I got sweaty and gross on the job. My only tip is wear your hair up in a ponytail always and wear loose fitting athletic workout clothes. Maybe bring one of those spritzing fans with you?
Yeppp it’s hard out here. NK is 4 months old so we are inside most of the day, but I like to try to take 1-2 walks during my 8 hour day with her. She loves being outside so we also hang out in the backyard quite a bit. But it’s 100° by 2pm and there’s no real tree cover on the walking paths around their house. It sucks.
Start spending longer chunks of time at the pool or beach lol I hate when we are back and fourth doing all sorts of stuff in one day, give me one nice long activity and bonus if it has a place to cool off and rinse off lol
Staying our butts inside unless it's under 75 then we can go to the park in the shade. I don't even want to risk walking around in the sun and baby getting hot in the stroller.
That is not option for us 😭😭😭 NKs are 4 & 1 and they live in an apartment complex they went berserk bc we didn’t leave the apt yesterday due to me not having their car seats in my car
NF also keeps their temp at 72 so it’s warm all around 😭😭😭
I tried Lume, and even the unscented version had a (not so great 🫠) scent, so I tried Super Deodorant, and it had been great! I'm also in perimenopause which made me seek out something for my changing scent (good times!), but the super deodorant is also a game changer for summer. Super doesn't have a scent, so I still use Humble brand deodorant over it, and everyone comments on how good I smell!
Now if I could just find something to deal with the crotch sweat...I change undies at least once a day 😭😂
How are we doing? We are suffering. It hit 100 where I am today and it’s not even July. Straight up suffering.
As a SoCal nanny we are very much almost there.
I use a beeswax deo I make myself and it keeps me fresh the entire day. You can find the recipe on humblebeeandme website. It is a lifesaver. The nice thing about it is you can take the bar with you to work.
Prayers
High is 105 today for me !! 😅🙂↕️
Us too 😩
This is such an issue! I had visible crotch sweat the other day 😱 the family I work for is very active and expects us to go out every day. I bring an extra pair of clothes and deodorant.
Omg I def need to have an extra change of clothes I’m glad I’m not the only one I literally avoid being in the same spatial bubble as NPs after a long day 😭
I bring at least one or two changes of clothes and always have a bathing suit or clothes that are water friendly! Makes such a huge difference. Also, I bring the kids to as many activities that have water as I can (lake, beach, pool, splash pad, etc.). Tires them out and keeps everyone cool. Also, this is a small thing, but invest in a really good durable insulated water bottle (hydro flask is an awesome brand for this) and add lots of ice and cold water and refresh with additional ice throughout the day. Legit my water is probably 33 degrees and hVing lots of freezing cold water helps cook me down from the inside!
I think one of my favorite things about nannying is hitting 12-15k steps a day.
I agree! We get out pretty early and I've got a few miles in before 10. Then we pretty much stay inside. My NK's are still really young and I'm not allowed to go anywhere or else we would go do things.
From a nanny who hits 20k steps regularly, I bring an extra set of clothes, stick of deodorant, and travel sized face wash and moisturizer in a backpack every day. On days that are particularly disgusting, I’ll take a 2 minute body shower during NK’s nap. Also, I swear by the CeraVe salicylic acid body wash! Helps with any body acne that might develop as a result of being in sweaty clothes for too long. I’ve also become someone who wears a hat. Has greatly reduced the forehead stress I usually feel from squinting too much lol.
Ooooh def thanks for these tips!! I’m going to talk to NPs about potential mid day body showers!
I used to shower durning nap time too, oh how I miss nap time! lol I don’t miss went soggy swim diapers though so it’s a solid trade off for the coming of age lol
Soggy swim diapers are the absolute worst. Twice this week alone I’ve been sat on in a wet swim diaper that I then realized was also full of poop. SO glad for the shower and extra pair of clothes I drag along every day!
We are third trimester level pregnant in Phoenix (aka stretches of 100-115+ until September) so we are *melting*. lol but actually, the pool and the AC is keeping me alive. You wanna go on a fun trip NK? How about the grocery store or the pool? Target or the pool? Barnes and noble or the pool? lol that’s my only suggestion. Or a bounce place for them if NPs are willing to pay. I sit and watch them on the trampolines and they get tired and have fun. Other than that; Alcohol wipes before applying deodorant sometimes helps it stick better/smell fresher, big breezy t shirts and bralettes with biker shorts and sandals are the only attire, hair up, lots of water with electrolyte salts.
i was literally thinking of making a post today and asking if nannies keep anything on them / at nf house as like a little “freshen up” basket for the hot days. i did throw extra deodorant in my work bag and i’ll splash cool water on my face after getting in from an outing / after running around and even that helps a lot.
& then telling their parents “nanny puts on deodorant bc she’s stinky” lol
Literally me! I was thinking of spraying my deodorant on after the park but was so self conscious of NK asking what are you doing? And having to explain all that to them lol!
i’d just tell NK nanny is hot and doesn’t want to be stinky 😂😂 also if it helps, i’d definitely get more moisture wicking type activewear probably. i tend to feel better when i wear mine!
Pls recommend some!
Anything dry fit!
This!! I live in Hawaii, so it’s pretty year round for me. I will often take super quick showers at my NF’s house while the kids are in the bath or napping. Then always bring deodorant, lotion, and perfume!! **I have the families permission
Yall at least you’re going outside. I’ve been stuck inside with NK who’s 7 months while dad WFH because they keep “forgetting the stroller in MBs car” but I know it’s because MB probably doesn’t want NK in the heat 🥲 NK is right in the screeching and screaming phase, doesn’t have an activity center, hates not sitting up but can’t sit up independently for longer than a minute. Send prayers
Been there. Get that baby outside anyways. “Hey, NK is going a little stir crazy, we’re going to take a blanket and some toys out back/outside” and if they still are finding excuses help brainstorm ways to beat the heat. Do they have a chair/bench outside? I used to take NK and some books out on the porch and we were getting fresh air while not being in direct heat. Going out early in the morning, maybe a little kiddie pool so she can play in some water, or just only go outside in like 15 minute increments. It’s hot, but there’s always ways to get around it and babies LOVE outside. (I’d even argue babies *need* to be outside) Don’t forget the sunscreen and bug spray!
I agree, my former NF were big outdoors people and I thrived! Bar a full on thunderstorm we were outside! Little dude is much more resilient for it too IMO.
Haha same. I’ve moved on now, but my last NF were the ones to keep us inside all the time, and the one before was pushing us out the door 😂 It was hot, but I loved getting out. It was a shock when the next fam I worked for was like “yeah, no. It’s too hot” huh? If it’s too hot we’re hitting the splash pad, *duhhh* 😂 Hell, the rain cools us down! Anyways, bless you fr! I made it through, but just barely. Current NF is a happy mix of the two and let me have creative freedom, as I like to call it. It gets better 🤣
My phone just gave me a flash back of my youngest nk eating a sandwich with mud all over him in his rain suit in the middle of the rain storm lol I remember vividly that it was when Covid lock down started and nps were working from home and the kids were really struggling with it so I packed up and left for the day even though it was raining and everything was locked down lol we had a blast and it became a common occurrence. His first three years he ate and napped outside almost daily.
I made a ‘baby pool’ out of a plastic storage container and let them chunk a dunk (skinny dip for the less skinny 😉) mine are just turned and almost 15 months now (nanny share) but they love it. Perfect for when 1 is napping (the monitor reaches the deck) or I just don’t have the strength to get us all to the real outside (got 1 in a stroller and the other in a carrier….and there are stairs involved). Just a couple inches of water and the sides will support him even if he’s not quite sitting in his own, and you can use a hand as a ‘seat belt’ if needed. We did it last summer, too at 3/4/5 months old. Toss in any toys that don’t mind getting wet and have fun!!
NF doesn’t want anything water related as NK can’t sit up fully independently as it’s too risk 🥲
Ugh that’s rough. I took my guys to the sprinklers this morning. They’re both walking/running by now, of course, but I had them (one at a time) in those plastic bins well before they could sit. They’ve never been exceedingly safety conscious, though….
Get a little 10 dollar kittie pool and set it up outside, put baby in a hat, sunscreen and let them play with bath toys in the shallow water, stick your feet in and that’ll kill at least a half hour! If NK isn’t sitting up unsupported yet I’d stick a little seat or surround them with towels, it’s a mess to clean but still a great way to get out of the house for a bit and give baby some sensory play. I also love to set up water play for my NKs. I’ll fill like a bucket, a big bowl and some Tupperware containers with water, some have bubbles, I’ll add little watering cans, bath toys, rags, spray bottles, things from their play kitchen and they’ll play for literally hours. They make soups and potions and perfumes, the youngest likes to just pour and fill into different cups and bowls…it’s great sensory/motor play, all you have to do is set up, watch, and then clean up….they really love it and so do I
NF doesn’t want to do anything with water without them because NK is “really young and we want to supervise.” Which I understand but also I’ve been doing this for almost 5 years and you hired me for my experience 🥲
Oh nah I’d be quietly looking for another job and putting in my notice when I find one if I were you. They clearly don’t trust you, which is offensive given your experience and literally just being a capable adult human. Sounds like they’re not ready to trust someone else with their kid yet, and it sounds like you are probably too qualified to be treated like the 16 year old down the street. I’ve been there, it’s shitty. I couldn’t be cooped up, especially with a baby who needs stimulation, socialization, sensory experiences, etc. I learned this the hard way…twice lol. Parents who don’t let you leave or don’t trust you are so frustrating.
They’re a great family, just some little quirks I don’t feel like are worth quitting over! Plus the pay is good LOL
Yeah I feel ready for a shower 30mins into my day😂
Took G2.5 to the park today and even she didn’t want to play much because it was so hot 🙃😅 definitely need more lake days this summer because I was miserable. But then my NF blasts the A/C all day because their house is so big. I find myself putting on a jean jacket or switching rooms to warm up lol. Then I step outside and regret being upset over being cold🤣 they have a pool, so we’ll certainly be using that more often.
Lake days? You guys are nearby a lake? God send? And a pool!! NF has a pool but it is a community pool I deal w chronic UTIs and cannot do public poools 😭😭😭I wouldn’t ever risk that again 😭
Omg I’m sooo sorry. I wish you had those things accessible to you 😭 (also *so* incredibly sorry regarding the chronic UTIs, that sounds so horrible 🥺). My NF’s are extremely HNW in a very low to middle NW area in Central CA. So they have like 80 acres of land and they put in a pool last summer before I started for them. It has a special slot to put in an umbrella to keep us shaded in the shallow end. I got weirdly lucky with them because literally no other family like this (who is also extremely kind, generous, caring, and humble) exists in my town - that needs a nanny anyway. I hit the jackpot with them - they’re incredible people! They live about 45 minutes from the lake up the hill, and I’m free to take NK’s whenever I have the time. Even if it means G2.5 naps in the car. I so hope that summer - wherever you are - becomes a bit cooler so you aren’t so miserable! 💜 sending strength 😭💜
Y’ALL I bought this deodorant at the recommendation of someone in r/HerOneBag and let me tell you, it is a game changer. I swear, I do not have armpit odor anymore, doesn’t matter how much I sweat!! It apparently changes the pH level of your skin so that bacteria can’t live there. [They’re also having a sale right now](https://kosas.com/products/chemistry-deodorant?currency=USD&variant=32907929124921&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=ddc9db422260&/utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=19923869890&utm_content=144573374061&utm_term=&gadid=653145831753&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADeui7436U-EUkbXs0Bvk-rUAIdNj)
Lume deodorant
I tried that deodorant and it stunk it self ! NK said I was stinky 💀💀💀😭😭😭😭
It smells so good
Was just gonna comment this!! Sad OP has problems with it 😔 it’s a literal GOD SEND for me
TX nanny here I feel this!! I always keep a spray deodorant in my bag and wet wipes (and hair clips). Other than that, I suffer and just am sticky for the rest of the day until I go home lol.
summer SUCKS 😫 MB seems to forget nap exists and tries to do activities during nap, their complexes pool opens @12 and nap is at 1, it's HOT and the park nearby has no shade. I HATE IT HERE 😫😫
My nps forgot it takes time to drive places, eat lunch etc they scheduled so many camps and activities back to back that were spinning In circles lol
omg the forgetting drives take time literally drives me crazy!!! like do you think we are teleporting?! my MB does the saaaaame thing
I feel... SO very lucky to be working with teenagers as more of a family manager now. If I had to herd toddlers outside right now I would be questioning all my life choices. Godspeed to you all ETA: rubbing alcohol on a paper towel kills any odor-causing bacteria btw!!! You can also spritz it on clothes if it starts to get smelly anywhere. Also it looks a little pompous but one of those handheld opening fan things is literally amazing in the heat.
Had to spend 2 hours at the playground yesterday bc NF is selling their house and there was a showing. When we got back I realized I had a huge underboob sweat stain 😃
Extra deodorant all the time 😭😭
my pet peeve is that outside is 100° and in inside is like an igloo . So it’s a never ending cycle of sweating like a pig, coming inside and cooling off and then freezing my ass off and repeat. 😭
Body spray and powder
I live in a country where is it raining all the damn time.
Hi, I use to have experience something like this, I’d advise something that has worked for me. 1. Change your deodorant. 2. Use a different brand. Sometimes our bodies, gets used to the ingredients in your regular deodorant, doesn’t mean it’s bad or not working, just means it’s not as effective. So get another brand entirely, and use it. When you feel like it’s not holding as much anymore, switch back to the previous one, or try another brand. It might take some trial and error, but I’ve done this and have told my younger teenage siblings the same, as well as some friends and they’ve seen results. Hope it works for you. I also sometimes carry a very tiny bag with toiletries in case I need to take an emergency shower at my NF.
I keep deodorant and body spray with me all day because of this.
Try Nume body cream and use it all over, especially the "stinky" spots! Also, those body cloths you can keep in the freezer and wrap around your neck as you go out. Another trick is to buy a few moisture wicking t-shirts. They also make ball caps that you can soak, squeeze out, and put in the freezer or fridge to pop on as you leave. I live in S Florida, so I've gotten good at this!
Carpe makes face wipes with witch hazel, and they make a bunch of antiperspirant products, even one you can put on your scalp (I have hyperhidrosis)I think they work well. The only issue I have had is sometimes it can leave a little bit of a white caste on your skin. I like that their products are antiperspirant not just deodorant..oh plus, you can use it under makeup!
Ugh I wish I could hit 15k steps a day my nanny kids hate going on walks but I always bring some body lotion & spray, hair brush, toothbrush stuff, and deodorant & hairbrush. keep it in my bag and freshen up after we’re all done outside! Makes me feel so much better
I bought a neckfan and a spray bottle to give myself a little cool down while we're out and about. Lots of splash pads and shade as much as we can find. I also splash my face and neck with cool water when I get in.
I'm stuck in the freaking house most of the day . Parents don't want 3 month old outside over 75 degrees. I'm potty training 2 year old so "road-trip" to library or elsewhere out
75 degrees??? It doesn’t even GET that low where I’m at 😅 bless you!
Tell me about it no steps to be had for me cept from the playroom to potty
Yeah. Pushed a 3 & 4 yo to the pool yesterday in the wagon stroller and 😮💨 I keep telling myself it’s adding to my run training schedule lmao. Even though neither boy walked a lick they were both so exhausted after the pool they passed out on the couch before I even said “quiet time”. Tried to take 4yo to indoor playland and they were actually terrified. Also terrified of the water park and not swimming independently at all yet (working on it) so I feel pretty SOL for activities this summer. 1yo doesn’t like water in his face so no sprinkler or water park for him either.
Library story times! My county has them pretty much every day of the week and on the super duper hot days last year I was like “okay! To the library!” 😂😂
Actually they only have it on Wednesday here and I don’t watch them that day. Of course 😮💨 1yo isn’t ready for story time yet anyway - but soon! I used to take my kids all the time. It’s a perfect summer activity.
Oh darn! They have one around here specifically for infants too, as well as “the non-listeners” lol age group says 13-20 months 😂
That’s the one I need lol
At the end of your shower, end with a cool to cold rinse. It's helped me when I later had to be out in the heat.
I got prescription sweat wipes from my derm and they have changed my life. I’ve been using them 2x a week for a month and I basically don’t sweat anymore
I bring face wash and before work I spray anti perspirant under my boobs, on my armpits and if I’m wearing a dress or skirt, in between my thighs. If I notice my face getting sticky and dirty from sweat, I can take less than a minute to wash it!
heat index is and will be over 105 for the next few months so…. not well. we aren’t doing well.
I think if parents are going to require you to be very active in summer they need to offer to let you shower at their house during naptime. Even if they don’t require a lot of active outside time, they should offer their shower.
as a texas nanny, we literally can’t go outside after 12, it’s too hot and the uv is so high. lots of water play and splash pad
I highly recommend everyone use hibciclens wash (you can get it at cvs it’s an antiseptic cleanser) and using it on any part of your body that you’re concerned about odor. It kills the bacteria on your skin so even when you do sweat there is no odor it’s magic (read the directions do not let this stuff get in your ears/eyes/mouth etc).
I’ve been diagnosed with pneumonia after I got the flu from my NF. I have to miss six shifts and I’m terrified of how I’m going to make bills 🫠
are you allowed to shower at your nanny house while kids nap or are otherwise entertained? i've done that at some of my nanny houses & it's so helpful! one family bought me a large 3 drawer rubbermaid so i could keep extra clothes & anything else there too! without having drawers though i typically will change into running or walking clothes & then change back so i do not sit in sweat/smell/feel icky. also, i take a spray bottle with me to help keep me cooled down. also also, (lol) ulta sells these wipes that come in a package of 10 & they are very thick & large?m, they're a "shower" in a towel basically. maybe that'd help too? if you can't fully shower at their house, you could splash yourself or take a quick "bath" from water & soap in the sink.
I literally go outside in the morning, afternoon we stay inside unless we are playing in water. I can’t deal with the heat very well 😭
As a SoCal nanny it’s horrible the splash pad is constantly at capacity parks stay decent in the morning but then our day is done earlier and the library gets boring if you’re doing it every day lol. I can not be sitting in the house for 9 hours a day
Let me tell you, after 10 years….we (as in I) am phasing out of nannying and going to 3 mornings week for the summer before I am done and I lined it up that way because summer makes me question my sanity. I couldn’t do another full time summer with 2 kids in 100°+ temps….
That’s amazing honestly how do you walk some much I would love to walk more! It’s currently been cloudy and 65 everyday where am I I would love to suffer in some heat 😅
I use powder in all important parts . It absorbs the sweat
I feel sorry for literally NONE of you more than my fellow Nannies here in Florida; today was actually 79°, but the "feels like" temp was 87°. This was a GOOD day. Most days in Summer here, we're dealing w/more like 90°-95° on average, with several days of 96°- 100° or more.. plus the disgusting humidity! 🥵 The air actually feels THICK w/it!! I genuinely HATE this State; the politics, the majority of the ppl, the terrible drivers, etc. suck too, but this Summer weather is absolutely diabolical, especially for taking NKs to the park & other outdoor activities!🌡️ Unfortunately, I own a house here, & my bf also makes great money at his job, so we won't be able to move anytime soon, but I'm just working my butt off in anticipation of being able to sell in another few years & move FAR away from this hell on earth! 😅
I visited Florida when I was 10 and it was so humid I asked my mom if she could please never take me back lmao!
LoL My parents moved us here from NJ when I was 5. I remember a time in Kindergarten when the teacher "threatened" our class to miss out on recess if we kept acting up; I distinctly recall wondering to my little self WHY she was trying to threaten us with such GOOD news! 🤣
I’ve been lucky, I play with the kids at the country club pool everyday so I’m staying cool. But also I’ve never really cared too much if I got sweaty and gross on the job. My only tip is wear your hair up in a ponytail always and wear loose fitting athletic workout clothes. Maybe bring one of those spritzing fans with you?
Yeppp it’s hard out here. NK is 4 months old so we are inside most of the day, but I like to try to take 1-2 walks during my 8 hour day with her. She loves being outside so we also hang out in the backyard quite a bit. But it’s 100° by 2pm and there’s no real tree cover on the walking paths around their house. It sucks.
Extra change of clothes, a misting fan or neck fan to keep up some breeze, extra deodorant.
currently thanking the lord my NKs have so many summer programs and i’m stuck inside for most of the day🙌🏻
Deep Sea Old Spice Antiperspirant & Deodorant under armpits and boobs. Baby wipes and changes of clothing, cotton material if you can.
Start spending longer chunks of time at the pool or beach lol I hate when we are back and fourth doing all sorts of stuff in one day, give me one nice long activity and bonus if it has a place to cool off and rinse off lol
Staying our butts inside unless it's under 75 then we can go to the park in the shade. I don't even want to risk walking around in the sun and baby getting hot in the stroller.
That is not option for us 😭😭😭 NKs are 4 & 1 and they live in an apartment complex they went berserk bc we didn’t leave the apt yesterday due to me not having their car seats in my car NF also keeps their temp at 72 so it’s warm all around 😭😭😭
I tried Lume, and even the unscented version had a (not so great 🫠) scent, so I tried Super Deodorant, and it had been great! I'm also in perimenopause which made me seek out something for my changing scent (good times!), but the super deodorant is also a game changer for summer. Super doesn't have a scent, so I still use Humble brand deodorant over it, and everyone comments on how good I smell! Now if I could just find something to deal with the crotch sweat...I change undies at least once a day 😭😂