Working from Home while taking care of baby

I work from home with my lil one when she isn’t at nursery. It’s finding the right job but will also depend on how your baby is. Mine lo is chilled and is happy to play etc whilst I’m working but if you have a baby that is clingy and want to be with you 24/7 then it maybe difficult

Absolutely not, for me. I run my own business and work from home and there is no way, personally, that I could do that whilst looking after my little one. I’d make far too many mistakes with not being able to concentrate, whilst watching her and she also gets very bored and whingey very easily, so I guess it kind of depends on the temperament of the child but for me it’s a hard no 🙈 my husband sometimes does a bit work work whilst looking after her but I just can’t x

I wouldnt be able to manage my video calls with her here, also for many companies its a breach of contract if youre found to be caring for a little one and working at the same time. Obviously thats different if you were doing something like VA work! Theres a fb group here and some of the members offer sessions with them to teach you how to get started https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ADkTriLTa/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I am now working full time and have my 1 year old in nursery half days, Mon-Fri. I work flat out in the morning and with any luck my little one has a 1.5hours nap when back from nursery so can do a bit more work. If not, I do little bits in the afternoon whilst entertaining him. And do a bit of work after he goes to bed for the night if needed. Not easy at all, prioritising is key, but it's doable. Luckily I have a very understanding manager and I only work one day in the office the rest from home, which is actually quite nice, gives me a break from the baby. Dad takes care of him that one day a week in the afternoon. Good luck! I hope you find something suitable and it all works out for you xx

I do it the odd time if my husband has had to work a friday (the only day we dont have childcare) or when my LB has been sick and cant go to nursery etc. im lucky my job doesnt involve many calls etc and my own managers have kids that be at home at times too so they are quite understanding, However i do find it hard to get my work done so i personally only do it in situations where i have to - i wouldn't choose to wfh with him here x

I work full time from home (have managed to with all 3 of mine) but I don’t need to take any calls from anyone outside of my colleagues so it’s not a problem if he makes noise etc and they are very aware I pop out for school runs for my elder two and care for the 1 year old whilst I’m working (if someone needs something from me it’s more than fine for me to say give me 5 mins just putting the baby down for a nap and half the time they apologise and hope they didn’t disturb him!). I know that I am lucky I work for a company that understands that we have a life aswell as a job and that being a mum means I have to ‘mum’ and that childcare is expensive. That being said it can be a handful more so in half terms etc when I have all 3 at home 🫠 but for me the pros far outweigh the cons and I would rather spend as much time with them before they have to go to nursery and school etc not the mention the cost of childcare we save. X

I have a clingy girl and have her at home with me one day a week - it’s not for the faint hearted is all I’ll say 🤣 she’s getting more used to it now, but I couldn’t do it full time with the field I’m in.

I’m self employed and work from home and I find it super hard to get anything done most days. Little man is at nursery 2 days a week now and it’s been really helpful to be able to get work done. I will say though, my clients are the loveliest people and don’t mind him being on calls if he’s home which has been really helpful.

I am self employed and baby is screen free, so I don’t pull out my phone or laptop infront of him. I work when he naps or sleeps. Yes I feel like and probably look like a zombie 🧟 😆