Babysitters and Nannies for Visiting London
When my sister came to visit London from Sydney with her two kids the first time around, she was thrilled, but overwhelmed. I remember her most pressing concern was figuring out babysitting options for her visit to London. “I just need a break to have dinner out with my husband… is that even possible with […]
Give Mum a break this Mother’s Day
“Uber” of Babysitters can send you a babysitter in 2 hours KidSitter, a service that provides trusted, local and fully-vetted babysitters, has grown its footprint to all of London with hundreds of qualified childcare professionals – perfect for Mother’s Day. Designed to give busy, hard working parents a break, KidSitter can send you a […]
Choosing the Right Babysitting Service
Choosing the right babysitting service these days is becoming as difficult as picking the right flavour of jam. Let’s face it: having someone look after your children is daunting. But add the anxiety of not knowing the person, and daunting turns into manic frenzy. Therefore, the obvious first step for any parent looking for childcare is to […]
What to expect from a babysitter
We often get asked the question about what to expect from a babysitter when they are looking after your children. The answer really depends on your and your child’s needs, which obviously depends on the children’s ages, their temperament, time of day, and other factors like the weather. During the day, London weather […]
Leave a Note for the Babysitter
You are getting ready to leave. The babysitter should arrive any minute, but instead of relaxing, you are a little anxious about leaving your child with the babysitter. After all, you have never met this babysitter before. She was either referred to you by a friend, or perhaps you booked a trusted babysitter through KidSitter. You […]
Importance of Paediatric First Aid
As parents we always want our children to be safe. And when we leave them in the care of a nursery or school, a nanny, an au pair or a babysitter, we want to have some assurance that in case of an emergency, the person taking care of your little ones will know exactly how to react […]
What makes for a good babysitter?
“We have the best babysitter in the world!” – phrase, all parents would love to pronounce, but they rarely do in real life. One of the most difficult tasks for busy working parents is to find the right person for their children, especially in London, where are so many childcare providers, many of whom […]
Is it Safe to Find a BabySitter Online?
The last few years has seen significant shift in how we all use smartphones and the internet to improve our lifestyle. The advent of AirBnB, Uber, Task Rabbit and such services have given us the ability to find quality, home-like accommodations any where we travel, get a private car wherever we might be, and get […]