The time to find a babysitter is long before you need one. There comes a time in every parent’s life, no matter how devoted they are to their children, when they will need to find a babysitter or several babysitters. Whether it’s a night out on the town or regular child care while you’re at work, your confidence in a babysitter goes a long way toward keeping everyone happy and comfortable.

Start Early
All parents should have a stand-by babysitter regardless of the family support they have. Ideally, you’ll want to have more than one, as good babysitters are often in high demand, especially on weekend nights.

The best time to find a babysitter is before you actually need one. This will give you time to interview at a relaxed pace and check out references. Even if relatives are usually available to help, there may be a time that an outside sitter will be needed. Make sure you let the babysitters that you are interviewing know what that you are looking ahead and that their services are not immediately needed.

A family member is often a good choice, because you know their personality, they have a relationship with the child and lines of communication are clear. But don’t assume that grandma or auntie will be available and willing to babysit until you have discussed this with them. Most relatives won’t mind covering an occasional Friday night, but work and personal responsibilities could make regular babysitting a challenge.

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