https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:19:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-services#post-404682 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:39:56 +0000 littlecasita1122 404682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Care.com to find a local baby-sitter since we didn't have a referral through friends. I was looking for a college student who had a lot of experience with younger infants since my LO is 5 months old. It's a huge difference when someone says they've babysat a one year old compared to a baby who is just meeting milestones like lifting their head and sitting up on their own. </p> <p>We met with one student at Panera and really liked her right off the bat - she had the experience, was CPR/First Aid certified, very pleasant to talk with and the vibe just felt right. We were really lucky to find her and it was worth paying $35 for a month of Care.com services. She's come over to our house a few times since first meeting her. </p> <p>I think the most important thing is to ask for references from previous families the sitter has worked with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-services#post-404548 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:28:30 +0000 T-Mom 404548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two babysitters right now, one who is a teacher at my kids' daycare, and one is an executive assistant at work, so I do know them personally. But I would hire someone I did'nt know personally, if I had really good references from someone I know and trust. How old is your LO? For my youngest (14 mo) I always feel nervous about the age of the babysitter. They need to have the presence of mind to handle an emergency. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babysitting-services#post-404487 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:08:43 +0000 Freckles 404487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those of you who use one, how did you find your babysitter?</p> <p>The organizer of a meetup group i'm part of sent out an email advertising her niece's babysitting services. Her niece is 18, CPR/First Aid certified and is already a babysitter for 2 families. </p> <p>Would you use the services of someone you don't know? Is there anything i would need to find out before she babysat for my LO? </p>