Sometimes you have to rely on outside help to watch the little one, but how do you find that person?
- Ask for recommendations. Most parents have been in your situation and will have sitters they can recommend.
- Ask your childminder or nursery if they offer babysitting services.
- Check for experience and training with little ones. A good rule of thumb is the younger your baby, the older the babysitter should be. The best sitters will have childcare qualifications and be trained in infant CPR and first aid.
- Always check references. If they aren’t offered to you, don’t be afraid to ask for them, and always follow them up.