Meet Lotta: A nanny and babysitter in Carlton North, VIC

Hello, I'm Lotta! I'm a Australian-Finnish nanny and textile artist based in North Carlton, where I've lived for 14 years. I'm responsible, playful, creative, and nurturing with a confident and gentle disposition.

My experience with children ranges from birth to 11 years old, including caring for 2 under 4 for four years in total now. I value needing to be fully present and feel fortunate to share in their excitement as they explore and discover little and big things about themselves and the world around them from day-to-day. I love supporting parents (new and seasoned) by providing a safe and stimulating environment for their children to grow and flourish. I prioritise learning each individual families needs and offering tailored support, especially when it comes to sleep approach and learning styles. I value mutual respect and being lopped into developmental changes along the way.

My expertise includes:

• Sleeping and settling, overnight feeds, handling EBM/formula, introducing solids.

• Bathing, nappies, eczema treatments, administering basic medications (coloxyl, vitamin D drops, panadol, etc...).

• Sensory, nature, musical, sport, and art activities.

• Supporting milestones (rolling, crawling, walking, introduction of solids, language development).

• Excursions: Parks, gardens, story-time, farmers markets, NGV, Melbourne Museum, Ceres, State Library Kid's Room, 'Bop Along' Music Classes.

• Happy to do childcare/kindergarten pick-ups.

I'm also available to care for your children at my own child-safe, Montessori-inspired North Carlton terrace house and cottage garden (a popular spot for plant watering). I'm comfortable with all pets (no allergies) and I have two half Devon Rex cats called Atlas & Sol 🐾

I have a WWCC, Police Check, and have completed an in-person Pediatric First Aid & CPR course via Emergecare *completed 7th Dec 2025. My Pertussis/whooping cough vaccine is up to date ✔️⛑️

Happy to contribute to the running of your household by cleaning up after play activities, meals etc... and other light housework (laundry, dishes etc). I enjoy organising, and am very happy to help if there is an area or room that needs a fresh pair of eyes or special attention.

As I don't have my full drivers licence, all excursions and pick-ups will be via walking or public transport, which I am well experienced navigating while with little ones, as my references can tell you.

📅 Feel free to reach out to me with any enquiries, including time/day requests not currently listed.

Public holiday rates upon request. Weekend rates are $50 per hour day and evening.

Looking forward to meeting you and your families.

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