Lower Hutt Babysitters??
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Topic: Lower Hutt Babysitters??
Posted By: Bonnie_Mamma
Subject: Lower Hutt Babysitters??
Date Posted: 26 October 2006 at 4:39pm
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Hi there! Hope you awesome Mums are doing well.
I was wondering if you had any advice for me regarding babysitters. I'm a SAHM to 10 month old Brian living in Lower Hutt and don't have any family down here. My partner does but his family don't really approve of me and are very open about it so we made the hard decision that if they don't accept me then they can't expect to see their grandson unless it's on our terms - it's too hard. I go to a SPACE class on Mondays and that's great for me. I also keep in touch with my workmates over the phone. However, if my partner and I want to go out for dinner or anything we can't because we don't know anyone who can babysit for us (and my inlaws are not an option). Do you ladies have any advice for me on getting reliable babysitters? Thanks! |
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 26 October 2006 at 5:17pm
ummm i only have 2 people who i would turst to look after james and thats one of my best friends and my pernets maybe you could try to see if any of your friend teenages kids are interested in babysitting oh and wellcome to ohbaby ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 26 October 2006 at 8:27pm
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You could try Student Job Search.
I got babysitting jobs from there when I was childless! At the moment, I have a deal going with a few of my mummy friends where we do babysitting exchanges. It is great as I feel so comfortable leaving Han with other mothers. The night-time outings are usually with my next door neighbour which is even more advantageous 
If all else fails, I could do it for a special occassion until you get someone sorted - Despite not knowing me from a bar of soap! I'm on the other side of Wellington, so as a regular babysitter I wouldn't be suitable, but I know how much of a pain in the butt it is to be stuck at home with a baby 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 26 October 2006 at 8:28pm
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Oooo that sounded really bad... but realistically, you do need to be able to spend some time with your partner away from home. (I'm just extra bitter sometimes because these are meant to be the drunken years of my life )
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 26 October 2006 at 9:05pm
| what about asking at local schools? nowadays lots of high schools are offering Early childhood as a subject course and you might find someone suitable. You could leave them during the day for a couple of hours and see how they go, and graduate to night time. if they live nearby they will have parents available if anything happens too. |
Posted By: Bonnie_Mamma
Date Posted: 30 October 2006 at 4:43pm
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Thanks everyone!
Nikki I've registered with Student Job Search although they tell me that the average hourly rate for babysitting is $13 - it's high for us being on one income, but if they're the right person then that's OK. We'll see how it goes and I'll keep you posted!! |
Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 30 October 2006 at 5:59pm
Hi Bonnie_Mama, you should join us when the girls on here have Wgtn meets. I don't often go  but the ladies are fab and the kids are adorable!
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