Is anyone making FT remote work with a baby at home?

I can't speak from the parent perspective, but as a nanny/babysitter, hiring someone for the wake window is very common! You can do a flat rate (3 hours a day, 5 days awake would be XX amount and pay either Daily or after every shift)

I’m just curious if anyone is making this work too. I am hoping to start a career in medical billing and coding within the next 6 months or so (after my daughter turns 1). Very nervous about how to do so

I work fully remote and have since before I even became a mom and I would say it is very dependent on your job. I tried having my baby home when I went back to work and had to put him on daycare one week after because my job is very demanding I’m constantly on meetings and could not really do much with him during his wake windows. I felt like I wasn’t giving him enough attention. He normally sleeps form 9-10, 12 -1 and 4-5 so it was hard to have someone there only while he’s awake .

I have been fully remote for years and I also manage a team that is fully remote.

It really depends on the job, but as a manager, I don’t pay you to watch your kids. I pay you do you your job. I understand life happens, kids get sick etc. but if i hear the kids 24/7 or it’s always a hold on for the kids. That is a hard no.

I pay a nanny to watch my kids.

Cost of care depends a lot on your area, number of kids, tasks/responsibilities, etc.

So sorry if this sounds harsh - I do hope you get the job, but I just want to set the right expectation. I also don’t believe in the tv babysitting my kids.

I do have an employee that I know her kid lives in the pack n play in the living room in front of the tv all day every day.

I work full time fully remote and have been working remote for years. I do not have my daughter in daycare. She just turned 7 months old and I'm able to manage daily work and taking care of her. And also, I do back office work so I do not have a position which I am on the phone which is awesome.

I WFH before baby and up to 5 months of him being here. It was incredibly difficult for me but I’d say it depends on your baby and your job!! Best of luck to you!😮‍💨