Babysitter Universe

You deserve a break today! Parenting is a 24-hour job but that doesn’t mean you can’t hire some help. We checked out Sittercity to find a good babysitter.

Two growing trends place increasing stress on new mommies: we move further away from our families and, even when we live nearby, our own mothers are more likely to have their own jobs, interests, and obligations.

Working from home, it is tough to balance my family’s needs, work duties, and me time!

Working moms obviously have a big need for childcare they can trust–and stay at home moms may need a little help, too. Do not feel guilty hiring the occasional sitter so you can have a night out (with or without dad) or just hop into the shower or run errands without the kids.

Sittercity makes it is simple to add your information, post a job, or begin your search for babysitters, or pet sitters or eldercare, too! Instead of sifting through countless duds, use Sittercity to search by distance, special qualifications (CPR, first aid, tutoring, etc.), availability, and much more in the comfort of your own home. You’ll have no trouble finding a sitter who matches your requirements.

Many sitters have already paid for background checks, which are posted with their profiles. If they do not have a background check, Sittercity allows you order an inexpensive check with the click of a button. Sittercity also allows you to see references and how other users have rated the sitter.

The site has some very helpful tools that add value to your membership. The rate calculator allows you to input your zip code, the number of children, and the age and experience level of the babysitter. You can use their interactive tool to leave instructions and emergency numbers for your sitter. There are also fact sheets on interview questions and the screening process.

I used Sittercity to find a baby sitter, downloaded interview questions, and used the screening checklist to make sure we were a match.

Instead of wasting time looking for a sitter, I was able to start working and taking care of things around the house. And I can also build in some time for relaxation and date nights!

When you think about how valuable your time is, you’ll find that Sittercity is more than worth the subscription fee—and now save 15% on Sittercity registration with coupon code SAVE15!