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[Type of child care] Nanny [Advantages] Individual attention for your child. One-on-one care is especially important for children under one. Consistent care from one person. Generally a professional child carer, with relevant qualifications. Hours are flexible, depending on your contract agreement. Child stays in own home and familiar environment. Routines do not have to change. No need to travel and less exposure to illness. You can have more say in child care as nanny is your direct employee. Some nannies do light housework. [Disadvantages] 
Can be expensive compared with other child care if you have one child. Child may miss out on daily social interactions if there are no regular play dates and outings. You will need to arrange back-up care if the nanny is ill, takes holidays or leaves. If you employ a nanny directly, rather than use an agency, you will be responsible for wages, tax, superannuation etc. Read about your obligations for employing a nanny. You may feel you lose some privacy and space with a live-in nanny sharing your home.
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