Stephanie Kiser, a former nanny to some of New York's wealthiest families, has unveiled the outrageous demands and peculiarities that exist behind the fortified doors of their multi-million-dollar residences.
Her experiences, documented in her book "Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant," provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the city's most privileged children and their parents.
According to the Daily Mail, Kiser recounts one instance where a mother wanted her to take drugs that would induce lactation, enabling her to breastfeed the baby. "The mom didn't want to pump at work but also only wanted her child to drink breast milk," Kiser explains, "so was seeking a nanny comfortable with induced lactation." The mother hoped to find a nanny willing to try methods she'd read about that might cause non-pregnant women to produce milk, such as hormone-mimicking drugs or herbal medication. Kiser, questioning the legality of the request, declined the offer.
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In her narrative, Kiser also highlights the unregulated nature of domestic work, where job descriptions can range from the mundane to the bizarre. One potential employer asked her if she was comfortable running errands in a Porsche, as it was the only type of car they owned. Kiser, then a fresh graduate at the age of 22, agreed. She soon found herself rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Steve Martin, Drew Barrymore, and Robert De Niro at school pick-ups.
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However, the world of nannying for the ultra-rich is not always glamorous. Kiser shares an encounter with a woman she refers to as Mrs. Robertson, who lived in a $9 million Upper East Side apartment with her elderly former CEO husband. Mrs. Robertson was seeking a nanny to be her "eyes and ears." She wanted the nanny to live-in for five days a week, ensuring her son Frederick followed a strict routine that included brushing his teeth, eating a full breakfast prepared by a chef, and applying deodorant. The nanny was also expected to supervise Frederick's after-school activities, ensure he showered at night, and report back to Mrs. Robertson about his day. The catch? Frederick was 17 years old.
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The job offered a hefty salary of $90,000 a year with a $25,000 cash bonus, payable after two years of service. However, Mrs. Robertson warned that her son was not fond of his caregivers and could be hostile. She referred to the bonus as a "survivor's prize." No nanny had ever lasted long enough to claim it, and Kiser was no exception.
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Kiser's experiences also included working for a germaphobe couple who wanted their children shielded from the outside world, and a mother who insisted that Kiser hand-wash her son's soiled underpants. The latter, a five-year-old named Digby, would intentionally soil his pants, much to the exasperation of his caregivers. His mother, Stefany, however, seemed unfazed, attributing his behavior to his intelligence and focus on his LEGO creations.
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Kiser's stint with a billionaire family in the Hamptons proved to be the final straw. The family's patriarch, Mr. Boyston, expected her to run behind a golf cart carrying him and his son to their docked yacht, as he intended to fish and couldn't watch his son. Kiser decided then that it would be her last day working for the family.
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Stephanie Kiser's experiences as a nanny for New York's wealthiest families reveal a world of excess and eccentricity that few can imagine. Her book, "Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant: How Nannying for the 1% Taught Me about the Myths of Equality, Motherhood, and Upward Mobility in America," published by Sourcebooks, provides a unique perspective on the lives of the ultra-rich and their often bizarre expectations of their domestic staff.
