Keeping An Eye On The Babysitter: Where To Hide A Nanny Cam

No matter how much you trust your babysitter, it's always a good idea to keep an eye on them. Take a look at this guide to learn where to hide a nanny cam.

Did you know that the average hourly rate that a babysitter charges for looking after one child is $17.73? Meanwhile, for two children the rate is $20.30 and $21.49 for three children.

Getting a babysitter or a nanny in to look after your children gives you and your loved one the perfect opportunity to go out and enjoy yourselves. However, sometimes parents feel anxious leaving their children with a babysitter which is why they find creative ways, such as a nanny camera, to ensure their children and home is safe while they are out.

Keep reading to find out where to hide your nanny cam to keep an eye on your babysitter.

How to Hide a Nanny Cam

Nanny cams are great for parents who need extra reassurance that their children's nanny or babysitter is providing the best possible care. They are also good to make sure your babysitter isn't stealing from your home. However, you need to be discreet about where you hide the camera to ensure your babysitter doesn't feel uncomfortable, so where do you hide it?

A hidden nanny cam needs to be somewhere where he/she won't find it. You might choose to put your nanny cam on a bookshelf, on or near a computer or TV, or in a cupboard. 

More Disguised Cameras

However, if your nanny also does household chores, then you need to be more careful about where you place the camera, which is why many parents choose to disguise their cameras. Disguising your camera is a surefire way to stop your nanny from ever finding the camera.

You might choose to get a teddy bear nanny cam and place it on a bookshelf. This camera looks like a normal teddy bear but it can be an excellent way to ensure your babysitter is doing what he/she should be doing. You can also get coffee makers, lamps, or clock nanny cameras.

If you don't want to buy a camera that is already in another object then you can just get a small camera and hide it in your house. For example, you could place a camera in a fake plant in your home. Then place the plant in the nursery or living room to ensure you can always keep an eye on how your babysitter plays with your children.

Alternatively, you could place your camera up high on your walls. Most babysitters won't even notice a camera that is sitting in plain sight and if they do, you can always say that it's for when nobody is in the house or that it doesn't work anymore.

Have a look at these cameras and see if you can get creative with where you can hide them in your house.

Install a Nanny Cam and Keep an Eye on Your Babysitter

It's important to make sure your children and home are safe, which is why you should install a camera in your home and keep an eye on your babysitter. Remember that there are plenty of ways to ensure your babysitter never finds the camera, all you need to do is get creative.

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