Due to our loaded work time we are such busy bees! Especially, when there are toddlers who need to be taken care of, we might need some additional help. Hiring a babysitter is one of the best solutions to balance your work and family time but it's a huge responsibility to decide who you put in charge of your little ones. At least, all of us need some time for ourselves to go out, socialize and get rest.

Sometimes you might need to find a babysitter who you don't  know - for instance, if your usual babysitter is not free, you are called in to work, or if one of your other children needs to go to the doctor.

There are several helpful ways to find a babysitter:

• Ask other parents, experienced families or community health nurse around your area;
• Ask local child care workers if they will babysit outside their usual hours;
• Check local noticeboards;
• Use a babysitting agency;
• Use an online platforms of babysitters;

Recruitment:

Some questions you should ask during an interview:

Some things to ask include:

• Does the babysitter have experience with children of the same age as your child?
• Can they provide references?
• Do they know first aid?
• How will they deal with emergencies?
• How will they discipline your child?
• How will they occupy your child?

Before you leave, give the babysitter the information such as:

• where you are going to;
• how to contact you;
• your child’s pros and cons;
• any medication or allergy instructions;
• house rules;
• emergency contact details;