Helping parents find a babysitter
Why do parents need a babysitter nowadays?
There are various reasons why parents might need a babysitter every once in a while. Not everyone has the luxury of having family members babysit, so a babysitter might come in handy when schedules get too tight and you need someone to look after your child in your absence. Parenthood is a 24/7, 365 days a year job so there is nothing wrong with having a sitter looking after your kids to take some much-deserved time for yourself and restore your sanity. It is actually healthy both mentally and physically as this will restore your energy and get you back on track.
Choosing the right babysitter for your child is a difficult task for any parent, after all you will be trusting this person with the most valuable treasure you will ever have. You want a babysitter who is trustworthy, dependable and definitely someone who will keep your child safe while you are away. If you are looking for a sitter then you must look for the following 5 main qualities:
a. Someone with Excellent Recommendations
When you are looking for a sitter it is very important to network among your friends, family and co-workers to gather a list of sitters that they have already used and proven to be reliable, experienced, knowledgeable and trustworthy.
b. Someone with First Aid Experience
It is very important to choose a sitter who has a CPR certification or at least has basic first aid knowledge. Accidents happen, especially where children are concerned, so it’s of utmost importance not to compromise on these life saving techniques as these can avoid unfortunate fatal accidents.
c. Someone who Bonds with your Family
You would want to look for a babysitter who has a connection to you and your family so while interviewing potential sitters you must be able to identify that person that will work best with your family and that will reinforce your values. During the interview process you should also involve your children if they are old enough just to make sure that your child is comfortable around the sitter and able to communicate well them.
d. Someone who will Follow your Rules
The chosen babysitter should be able to respect the rules of the house, as children adept well to structure and pattern so the babysitter must be a person who will continue where you have left off. This will make your child feel reassured and safe at the same time.
e. Someone who is mature
There is no standard age for babysitting, however, it is very important to hire someone who is responsible and mature enough to make informed decisions while in charge of your child.
We are aiming to enhance our online service
In this regards, we (Wrap Your Love) are launching a new service where parents can easily find a reliable babysitter through our online portal, whereas babysitters can advertise their service for parents to easily find. The objective is for parents to review the service of the respective babysitter being used by them helping other parents in their search and making the service even more reliable. Being parents ourselves we realise how difficult and stressful it may get at times, so our intention is to ease the life of parents going through similar situations and helping them make better and informed decisions.
For all those babysitters who would like to have their private listing on our new upcoming service, you can contact us through our website or through our Facebook page for more information. Our main objective is to help parents find the ideal babysitter in Malta!
