Lilian Ng’ang’a says she cannot fully trust nannies, explains choice to raise her baby alone
Podcaster Lilian Ng’ang’a has revealed that she has chosen to raise her child without the help of a nanny, saying the decision is rooted in her desire for a close bond and full involvement in her child’s upbringing.
Speaking during an interview with Alex Mwakideu on Saturday, June 6, 2026, Lilian said she has been raising her child on her own, noting that the arrangement has allowed her to be fully present in every stage of the child’s growth.
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She explained that the decision, while personal, also comes with trade-offs, especially when it comes to time and lifestyle adjustments.
“I’ve been raising him by myself in the sense that I don’t have a nanny. So if I get another baby, it means I go back to doing that again, which is okay, but it also means I hold another three years of my life until he is four or five,” she said.
Lilian said that choosing to raise her child without external help means she takes full responsibility for caregiving, adding that bringing in additional help would significantly change her current routine.
She noted that having another baby under the same arrangement would mean restarting the intense early motherhood phase, something that would require her to adjust her life and priorities once again.
According to her, she has only recently begun feeling like she has regained balance in her personal identity, fitness journey and overall wellbeing after what she described as being deeply immersed in motherhood.
“But you see, I had just gotten back to feeling like Lilian again, and I feel good because I have also gone back to fitness. So for now, I would rather stay in that phase a bit more because previously I was deep in the trenches of motherhood,” she added.
Bonding and personal choice
She explained that her approach allows her to experience every milestone firsthand and build a strong emotional connection with her child.
Lilian said she is comfortable with the demands of hands-on parenting, noting that it is a choice she made personally and one she does not regret.
“It is a decision I made by myself that I want to raise my babies on my own. Maybe I also have trust issues, and sometimes nannies who take care of our kids don’t care as much,” she said.
While reflecting on her decision, Lilian also said she has concerns about entrusting childcare to nannies, noting that not all caregivers offer the level of attention and care that a parent would naturally provide.
She said that while some nannies are trustworthy and caring, she believes no one can fully replace a parent when it comes to raising a child.
According to her, this belief has influenced her preference to remain directly involved in her child’s upbringing.
“Some do, of course, but nobody will take care of your child the way you would. I am happy that my life has allowed me to do that, and it is good because you build a bond, you become friends, you see the child grow up, and you do not miss any step,” she said.
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