What Babies Want: Skilled Nannies

Early childhood care in India lacks a nationally recognised certification for nannies and caregivers, relying instead on trust and word-of-mouth.

Renu Sharma, a Bengaluru-based fintech worker, had to let go of a personal nanny who was distracted by her phone even while carrying the baby.

Neonatologist-paediatrician Dr. Rajesh KS warns that children aged 2-3 years have high brain plasticity and that untoward incidents can cause profound neurological and psychological trauma.

Psychotherapist Aparna Viswanathan advises parents to observe daycare facilities' physical and emotional aspects, including how nannies hold and interact with children.