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Finding a baby sitter to look after your baby for a few hours is somewhat different from finding a nanny that is responsible to become a large part of your child´s life. The best way to locate a good babysitter is by asking friends who they use or by looking at youngsters in your locality and approaching people you feel would be suitable. Consider setting up an arrangement with other parents in the area where babysitting is swapped. This reduces costs, allows your child to enjoy other children's companies and you can feel assured that the caretaker is experienced as they are a fellow parent.

Choose a nanny may take a little more work. The best way is to contact an approved agency. They will ask for your requirements and job description. When interviewing, have a checklist, consider things such as experience, first aid training and any habits such as smoking. Discuss payment and transportation if required (and not already cleared through the agency in the case of nannies). Watch the caretaker interact with your child, leave the room and allow them to play alone but listen in occasionally to see how they deal with discipline and how they re-direct play when required.

The agency should then send you a list of possibilities. Once you have decided to appoint a nanny, draw up a contract, consent to terms such as hours per week expected to work, duties that will be included, provisions for sickness and holiday leave. Any benefits such as live-in, meals provided, use of car, should be clearly noted so as to avoid confusion. Ensure that the nanny is happy with these terms.