Childcare: spying on nannies to ensure their safety

Incidents with nannies are common things. Surely you have valid reasons to spy on them, because the safety of your children takes precedence. However, it is important that you know that espionage is governed by the law and you had to take that into account. Besides, how are you going to do it? This is very important because if the person knows they are being monitored, your child may be the target of their displeasure. What does the law say about espionage ? Which materials to choose? How do you hide your equipment?

What the Espionage Act Says

Spying on someone is prohibited by law and criminal penalties can occur because it is an invasion of privacy. However, if you are spying on the nanny while on duty, the context changes completely because it is as if you are watching your employee. 

Also, if you suspect abuse (verbal or physical), neglect, abuse of your child, spying on the person is your full right. 

In fact, violence against a child is severely punished by law and your evidence is perfectly admissible before the judge. In short, you should only spy on the nanny while she was active. 

Why spy on your nanny?

Above all, you want to ensure the safety of your child. Entrusting your protégé to a stranger for a variety of reasons requires a lot of attention. Even if you call in professionals, some nannies may lose patience and your child will suffer. 

Then you can also reassure yourself that if your child is put in a difficult position, you can intervene. Even if you trust the person, that trust does not exclude control.

Finally, you can use the devices outside of your child. For example, you can avoid theft. Of course, temptations exist when a stranger stays in a house for hours. 

The materials at your disposal

With the rapid development of technology, you can have hardware espionage at broken prices. No need to invest a large sum to have the best equipment. In addition, these tools are very discreet while remaining very effective.

Spy cameras

Use a Camera Spy may be the first option for espionage. We're not talking about big wall cameras anymore, we're talking about very discreet devices. The size of a spy camera is its biggest advantage, because it can be inserted anywhere. In a wall, in a toy, in a piece of furniture... you have a lot of a choice.

You can find spy cameras from all ranges on the market. From a camera that can have infrared visions, to cameras that can provide high-definition images, you'll find what you need with your budget. In addition, the majority are equipped with a memory card so you can shoot over a long period of time.

These devices may also have advanced options such as the motion detector. The camera only works if the person enters the room. Ideal for monitoring your bedroom. It also allows the camera's batteries to hold longer.

They can also be linked directly to your smartphone. You'll be able to see what's happening in your home in real time.

Micro spies

The spy microphones are the most convenient to monitor nannies. In addition, compared to spy cameras, they are more affordable. Micro GSM spies can, for example, help you listen directly to what's going on in your home. Spy microphones can allow you to be in your child's shoes to hear what the nanny is telling him.

Micro compact and light, this kind of device is almost impossible to notice. Recording, listening in real time, GPS function... you have a wide range of features depending on your budget. 

For example, this device can record continuously so as not to miss anything that is happening. You can slip it into the stroller, into your child's clothes... 

Les trackers GPS

The GPS trackers are the oldest devices for spying. Even if they can't film like cameras or record a voice band like a spy mic, a tracker will tell you let you know in real time where your child is. 

Instead of taking her home right away, would the nanny have taken a detour? Did she take him somewhere where they shouldn't be? You can intervene right away.

These trackers need to be synced with an app on your smartphone to track location.

You can find them of all sizes and ranges. You can place them in your child's stroller, for example. In addition, GPS trackers have a greater range than other devices. 

All-in-one

And if you want an all-in-one device, know that you can find devices that can do all three tasks at the same time.

Some spy microphones can, for example, record a voice band, film and at the same time send you GPS coordinates. 

Of course, all-in-one devices are quite expensive on the market.

How to hide a spying device?

The secret of a successful spy rests on his discretion. If the person knows they are being monitored, they can, in some cases, take you to court. So you need to stimulate your creativity to be able to hide the device better.

A drill and a minimum of knowledge in connection as well as a good dose of creativity will be your allies so that the person does not suspect anything.

These devices are usually very small. Simply place them in unsuspected places and preferably black, such as the edges of a stroller. You can also place them in toys making sure the device doesn't fall off after heavy handling.