Babysitting overnight: Find Overnight Babysitters Near Me

Find Overnight Babysitters Near Me

Recent overnight babysitter reviews

Joanne J.

Joanne was right on time and very personable. She was so wonderful with our little ones and left our kitchen spotless! We definitely recommend her. Thank you Joanne!

– Meghan M.

Carolyn H.

Carolyn helped take care my 10 months old baby girl while the daycare was closed that day. She came in with my daughter just got peanut allergy and she was able to help find ways to make my daughter calm down and stop coughing. Throughout the day I can hear my girl laughing with her while I workfrom home. Thanks for Carolyn to make my day easier that I can focus on work….

– Gracy C.

Clara A.

Clara was responsive, professional, on time, flexible, and just all around wonderful. She was absolutely wonderful with our 13mo son. I was in San Antonio for a conference and she watched our son at the hotel. If I’m ever in the area again I would 100% hire again.

– Erin W.

Eliza C.

My husband and I hired Eliza for a trip down to LA for a music festival. We were both nervous to leave our son who is 9 months old, Within a few minutes of Eliza arriving we were so relaxed leaving him with her. Eliza was engaged and asking questions on how to better care for our son. She sent andresponded quickly with updates on him. She is amazing and I would hire her again!…

– Kristen B.

Elaina D.

Ms. Elaina has been working with our seven-month daughter for close to two months now. We can’t say enough good things about her. First, and foremost, Ms. Elaina is equal parts educator and childcare provider. She comes equipped with an activity plan everyday, and our daughter has benefitedtremendously. Every week, we have noticed clear signs of advancement (e.g. developing recognition of some sign language). Just as important, Ms. Elaina is always patient with our daughter and cares for her with love. It is obvious that our daughter looks forward to seeing Ms. Elaina every day. We are extremely grateful to be working with her. On a 10-point scale, we would give her 10 out of 10. Simply put, we have no complaints and could not recommend her more highly. Ms. Elaina has exceeded our expectations on every level….

– Sylvia M.

Overnight babysitters near me

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I love my job as a babysitter. I am both CPR and First Aid certified and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I consider myself a fun and very responsible babysitter and I am also an animal loverand I have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Availability: Date Night and/or Evening babysitting….

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Recent Review:

Joanne was right on time and very personable. She was so wonderful with our little ones and left our kitchen spotless! We definitely recommend her. Thank you Joanne!

Reviewed by Meghan M.

Carolyn H. | Fairfax, VA

$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp • 42 yrs old

Date Night And Weekends Sitter And FCPS Snow Days/holidays

Description:

Hello, Just a little about myself I’ve been a FCPS driver for over 18 years. I wish I could be in many places at once. I have CDL’s, special education kids, I have worked with all ages, and CPR and First Aidcertificates. I have been babysitting for over 25 years. I am a mother of a 16 (Girl) and an 19(Boy) and we love to stay busy and always looking for a new things today. I don’t mind taking other kids with us to fun activities/ events. I have always worked with kids and couldn’t think of any other way to spend my time. I also worked in a day care when they need help. I do babysitting any time that I can do date night’s, weekends, or when Public Schools most of the time. I can even help overnight, if you needed. I try to help everyone with their child care needs. Just so everyone knows. If you have any questions feel free to ask and I will try my best to help any way possible….

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Recent Review:

Carolyn helped take care my 10 months old baby girl while the daycare was closed that day. She came in with my daughter just got peanut allergy and she was able to help find ways to make my daughter calm downand stop coughing. Throughout the day I can hear my girl laughing with her while I work from home. Thanks for Carolyn to make my day easier that I can focus on work….

Reviewed by Gracy C.

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Hi families! As the oldest daughter of 5 kids, childcare has been a huge part of my life. Taking care of and leading my siblings matured me at a young age, and I’m extremely grateful for the experience. Ivolunteered at Texas Children’s Hospital for 2 years (received a scholarship for my work), have been a three-time Summer Camp Counselor, worked in an after school care program, during Sunday services at churches and was even a soccer coach/referee for a youth sports league here in San Antonio! I love being apart of a child’s growth, and helping mold them into model citizens 🙂
I also offer in-home and online tutoring services!…

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Recent Review:

Clara was responsive, professional, on time, flexible, and just all around wonderful. She was absolutely wonderful with our 13mo son. I was in San Antonio for a conference and she watched our son at the hotel.If I’m ever in the area again I would 100% hire again….

Reviewed by Erin W.

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Hello, my name is Eliza. I am a very responsible young adult. Babysitting has always come natural to me. I was always the oldest cousin. Therefore, I was always in charge. Even now, I babysit all of my cousinsfor date nights, spring break vacations and during events (parties, weddings, etc.). I’d love to meet you and your child(ren) to prove I am a perfect fit 🙂 . I could provide references of local parents, like yourself….

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Recent Review:

My husband and I hired Eliza for a trip down to LA for a music festival. We were both nervous to leave our son who is 9 months old, Within a few minutes of Eliza arriving we were so relaxed leaving him withher. Eliza was engaged and asking questions on how to better care for our son. She sent and responded quickly with updates on him. She is amazing and I would hire her again!…

Reviewed by Kristen B.

Heather G. | Hilton Head Island, SC

$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp • 60 yrs old

Best Babysitter! Vacation Babysitting And Locals Date Nights And Overnights!

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*Hey Locals: call EARLY for your date nights or overnight/long weekend care!
*Hey Travelers!! Vacations with the whole family create memories that last a lifetime, but so might that one dinner with just youtwo! While you’re here, take time out for yourself. Relax. Refresh. Read on the beach or even close those eyes in the back of your head for a while. Stay in the sun as long as you like and leave everything else up to me. I’m experienced with multifamily groups of children and with children of all ages & temperaments: those ready to comb miles of beach for shells and shark’s teeth or make the biggest sand castle in the whole wide world, those who want to navigate the 11 mile lagoon in kayaks or hit the bike trails & even those who really just need to watch their favorite Thomas the Train episode One! More! Time!. ..

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Beginning in Juiy, seeking families interested in a sitter for an occasional evening out. Available 6:30-10:30 pm, as my schedule permits. No “standing bookings.” Prefer children 8 years and under, no more than3 children. No light housekeeping or driving offered. I have a full time family, day time hours are not an option. Prefer downtown.
20+ years of ECE experience/education, many years advocacy and organization for nannies, teachers, children families. Focused on early language and numeracy development, creativity and supporting autonomy (tutoring profile available). Seeking a competitive hourly wage with those who: value and appreciate the work I do; provide a calm and safe work environment; respect my other commitments. I welcome questions about my interview process, payments, experience and availability. References exchanged after in-person….

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Recent Review:

Ms. Elaina has been working with our seven-month daughter for close to two months now. We can’t say enough good things about her. First, and foremost, Ms. Elaina is equal parts educator and childcareprovider. She comes equipped with an activity plan everyday, and our daughter has benefited tremendously. Every week, we have noticed clear signs of advancement (e.g. developing recognition of some sign language). Just as important, Ms. Elaina is always patient with our daughter and cares for her with love. It is obvious that our daughter looks forward to seeing Ms. Elaina every day. We are extremely grateful to be working with her. On a 10-point scale, we would give her 10 out of 10. Simply put, we have no complaints and could not recommend her more highly. Ms. Elaina has exceeded our expectations on every level….

Reviewed by Sylvia M.

Paul W. | Clearwater, FL

$12-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 44 yrs old

Experienced Part-Time And Date Night Childcare Provider

Description:

I have over a decade of experience caring for children from birth to young adults. I have virtually infinite patience, am attentive, interactive, and always do my best to exceed the expectations of the familiesI work with. Prior to pursuing my bachelor’s degree in business administration; I was contemplating a career in education, completed training to become a preschool teacher, and began babysitting for several local families. Though I am now in the information technology field full-time; I continue to provide childcare services as my schedule allows. I specialize in last minute care, families visiting the area, date nights, one-time, and occasional evening and weekend care needs; and always welcome creative assignments. My rate is negotiable based upon the number of children I’m expected to care for, length of care, and what I’m expected to do while I’m with the children. I look forward to hearing from you to discuss details of your childcare needs!…

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Alyssa F. | Tucson, AZ

$20-20/hr • 9 yrs exp • 25 yrs old

Evenings/Date Nights Babysitter

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My name is Alyssa and I absolutely love caring for children! I am from Phoenix. I currently work at an elementary school with special education students. I am 25 years old. I have my state of Arizona Departmentof Public Safety fingerprint clearance card. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I am super active and my families go to babysitter. It is very easy for me to connect with kids. Keeping the child’s well-being is something I take very seriously. I’m a healthy balance of an easy going/patient attitude, and assertive when needed. I understand the importance of my role, and I’m willing to take on that responsibility. Due to my work schedule, I am only available Friday evenings, Saturday, and Sunday. Feel free to message me with any questions or to set up an appropriate time for me to meet you and your family in person….

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Recent Review:

Alyssa is great about playing with the kids. Lots of activities, entertainment, and arts/crafts. The kids ask about her all the time!

Reviewed by Meaghan R.

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I recently retired from the Albuquerque Public School after 19 years of service. I am a mother of three grown children and have a total of 7 beautiful grandkids. Even though I wish I could spend more time withmy grandkids, most of them live out of state. I enjoy babysitting on an occasional basis and for date nights to give parents a break. I am very easy going and have ease connecting with children. Keeping the child(s)’ well-being is something I take very seriously. I pay special attention to detailed instructions from the parents. I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated and I look forward to working with you in the ABQ area….

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Recent Review:

Florence is wonderful with our 6 month old. She comforts her when she has been sick and takes great care of her. It is nice to know that she is in good hands while we are away. Florence is very responsive,always on time and goes the extra mile to help clean and organize while baby is napping. Highly recommend!!…

Reviewed by Amanda W.

Agnieszka D. | Rochester, MI

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp • 42 yrs old

Evening, Night, Weekend Professional Nanny Available, Babysitter

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Hello, my name is Agnieszka (Nikki for short).
A little about myself, I came here to the United States from Poland 11 years ago as an au pair where I lived with a family and took care of their children (thenages 1 and 3 years old). I cared for them for 4 years going to school in the evenings working on my BBA degree. During this time, I met my husband. Since then, I worked with numerous other families, worked in the corporate world, had 2 children of my own, achieved my MBA, and now I’ve decided that being a stay-at-home mom to take care of my own children is a priority for me.
In the past 10 years, I have worked with numerous families and children caring for newborns, toddlers, school-aged children and teenagers. The variety of children and families I worked with give me a great advantage of understanding various situations that come with caring for children. I take my job very seriously. I always try to have fun with the children I care for but the safety and well-being of the children is always my priority.
In addition, my services extend to helping parents with problems and concerns they might have related to their children’s sleeping, eating, night waking up, bottle/pacifier handling, etc. I worked with families on putting children on schedules to establish evening routines. Also, I helped families with children who often wake up at night. For parents that want their child to change his/her behavior or pattern, this is something I have experience in and I can help.
Finally, my love for children extends to my own family. Both of my boys are a true joy in my life and I love spending time with them.
I already have many very positive reviews here on Care.com but I can provide more references upon request. I am most interested in jobs during evenings, weekends and/or overnights. Please, feel free to contact me and I promise I will get back to you within 24 hours.
Thank you….

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Recent Review:

I would 100% recommended Agnieszka for childcare! She was hired by my husband and I multiple times for our twins and we got to catch up on rest and also have fun nights out together! She’s so great with ourtwins I always felt comfortable with how she handled them!. ..

Reviewed by Heather Y.

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I’d be happy to be your date night sitter! I’m very friendly, fun, trustworthy, and dependable. I work part-time, on call as needed (no steady weekly jobs, just whoever contacts me first for a particularnight), weekday & weekend evenings from 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. (a little later is ok, too). I ask for 15 – 20/hr, depending on the number of kids and their age, and I ask for 4 hrs minimum pay per job. I was a flight attendant for 28 yrs, and each yr I had to pass 2 days of emergency training, including CPR and first aid; I’m very safety-conscious, and I take very good care of the children I babysit. I love to play with them indoors and out, help them to learn, and read to them and help them to read; they have fun with me, and they get my full attention. I have 20 5-star reviews here and 3 on another site, as well as a really great reference from parents whose son I babysat from 1 – 4. 5 yrs old, and I’d be happy to send you the other reviews and reference. Thanks for reading my profile!…

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Recent Review:

We absolutely loved using Dorothy to watch my two boys (2 year old and 4 month old) while we went out for my husband’s birthday. My 2 year old had so much fun playing with Dorothy and I know my 4 month old wasvery well taken care of! She’s the best! We’re looking forward to her watching our boys again in the future!…

Reviewed by Abby M.

Karen H. | Kapolei, HI

$20-20/hr • 10 yrs exp • 66 yrs old

Child Care/Babysitter For Date Night

Description:

I am an experienced, trusted, babysitter for your date nights, holiday parties, and occasional shopping. I have 25 years of sitting experience. I am a credentialed teacher, and when I am not in school, I enjoybabysitting on weekends, occasional evenings, holidays, and school breaks. Think of me as Mary Poppins. I follow your schedule, play games, and read with the children. I babysit in your home, or hotel. Think of me as the Auntie you left at home. I hope to hear from you soon….

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Recent Review:

We were drawn by Karen’s extensive experience with children and weren’t disappointed. Karen took care of our twin 8 month baby girls for a date night and the girls were fast asleep when we got back to the room!

Reviewed by Bruce N.

Aly J. | Gilbert, AZ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 35 yrs old

Full Time Nanny & Date Night Sitter

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Career Nanny and experienced babysitter of care for all ages including newborns, infants, toddlers and multiples. I absolutely love babies & adore the first year! I can offer time on evenings and weekends fordate nights & overnights! – I am always looking for new babysitting opportunities – I am skilled in keeping routines that you prefer, arts, crafts, activities, light house cleaning, potty training and general house management. With over a decade of childcare experience, I am motivated to encourage a love of learning and exploration in every child and fill their days and evenings with excitement and happiness. Additional experience obtained but isn’t limited to: Full Time Nannying, Part Time Nannying, temporary positions, babysitting in hotels/resorts, family travel, caring for children of high profile families and working with local Nanny Agencies. I am happy to provide a resume and references upon request and I am vaccinated against Covid-19 and CPR & 1st Aid Certified….

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Recent Review:

Alyson is a true natural with babies. My daughter took to her right away and was so comfortable with her. Would highly recommend her!

Reviewed by Susan R.

Lisa Q. | Kerrville, TX

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 64 yrs old

Babysitting – Date Night Sitter

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I have extensive childcare experience including 3+ years continuous care with one family as their nanny. I’ve cared for newborns, toddlers & older. I’m a Mom (2 grown daughters) & a Grandmom! Former Montessoritrained teacher, I draw from a wealth of skills.
Specifically, with wee ones through older preschool age children, I introduce and develop phonetic skills. As I observe a child attempting mastery of a certain skill (zipping and unzipping a zipper, for example), I may create a pathway to help expedite the skill after observation.
B. A. Religious Studies & Art. CPR Aid certified. I keep the child area(s) tidy & am absolutely interactive with even the very youngest. Reading, singing, rocking, going for walks or just enjoying nature. Always punctual; love pets; impeccable references….

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Recent Review:

We hired Lisa to help us with our three month old. She was beyond knowledgeable and helpful. Lisa was great to work with and enthusiastically cared for our son with love and compassion. I would highly recommendLisa!…

Reviewed by Paige M.

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Hi, My name is Jacki and I am a mother of three amazing children (4, 7& 9! I recently relocated to Puyallup WA. With having over 10 years of experience I have worked with almost all age groups ranging fromnewborn to 12+ years including newborn twins. I have also been a tutor as well as a “big sis”. I have taken CPR and first aid training classes alongside child safety courses. Ideally I am looking to do babysitting on evenings or date nights just so parents can have some time to themselves knowing their children are in excellent hands. I look forward to speaking with you and can answer any questions you may have. Warm Regards. Additional: * Non-Smoker * Up to date on vaccines (including whooping cough) * Active church member * House cleaner/organizer * Clean Driving Record * Clean Background Check *…

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Recent Review:

Hiring Jacki was an easy decision! She has been our nanny/babysitter now for a year and we are so thankful we found her. She is very caring, and so good with our son since day one. It has been a blessinghaving her care for our son and having her around our family. My son started daycare and I was sad the day she was no longer coming to our home often. She’s very flexible, very kind and a dependable person. …

Reviewed by Angel S.

Stephanie C. | Johnstown, CO

$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp • 28 yrs old

Working Young Professional Looking For Date Night Babysitting Jobs

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Hi there! I am a registered dietitian by day and gardener, baker, trail runner by night (except the nights I’m watching your kid(s)! I decided to re-active my Care. com profile after several years (and agraduate degree later) to just pick up some extra cash for fun things. Past experience includes babysitting infants all the way up to early teens for several families. My preference is to find a kind family who need occasionally babysitting (weekly to monthly) in the evenings for date nights. I’m happy to facilitate feedings: bottles and dinner as needed. I will try to work with you for occasional Sunday evening and work-night date availability as needed….

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Recent Review:

Stephanie is reliable and faithful to her word and the good of those she is caring for. Her mature and responsible choices have always made me very much appreciate her work ethic. She had a remarkable devotionto the things she takes on to do….

Reviewed by Janell S.

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Hey Moms and Dads!
My name is Kaulyn (pronounced Collin) and I recently moved to TN this summer with my fiancè.
My career goal is to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner because I love kids and I’m a big oneat heart!
I have experience with children ranging from ages 2 months old to 16 years old.
I was a full time nanny in Texas (and I am currently one now in Tennessee) and a babysitter on an as needed basis for evenings, date nights, weekends and have even done carpool for the school year including daycares as well.
I love to participate in outdoor activities, the arts, reading and encouraging kids to be themselves and as adventurous as possible.
I am CPR and First Aid trained and I never raise my voice.
Some of my best qualities are being punctual, responsible and easy-going. While you’re out I don’t mind helping with preparing meals and tidying up.
I hope I am a good fit for you.
See you soon!…

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Recent Review:

I’m so thankful for Kaulyn. Since June, she has been responsible for our twin babies during the workweek and is great with our 6 year old too. She is competent and thoughtful, she takes pride in her work anddoes a lot for us. She makes purees, organizes and tidies up, does dishes and laundry, all while being attentive to the babies and prioritizing their care: playing, reading, baths, teaching them Spanish and sign language. Kaulyn is cool and collected, great temperament for the kids and also us parents. She welcomes and is quick to apply feedback. She is very friendly and service oriented! I recommend her without reservation!…

Reviewed by Kyle S.

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I am passionate about children’s early stages, and want to learn more and have new experience with diverse families and cultures.
I have been working as a full time nanny for the last 12 years smoothly byfull-time in Seattle .
Currently in a contract with a family and feel connected to .
Just Initiating my search for a family to assist for date nights or for weekends occasionally.
Some of my main qualities are communication, enjoy outdoors, CPR , bilingual (fluent Spanish and English), drive, and don’t drink or smoke and studied early childhood ,.
I prefer to assist families who communicate in excellence about their little ones .
I’m covid vaccinated.
Let me know if you feel like chatting further.
I be more than happy to talk further . I have references of my 12 years as a full-time nanny involving multiple kids and families I been a part of.
Im searching for a family to feel a part of even if it’s occasionally for date nights !….

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Recent Review:

Ana watched my 11-month old son while I was visiting Seattle. He was down for the night for the majority of the time but Ana still asked all the right questions even though there wasn’t much awake time which Iso appreciated. She is clearly a thoughtful caregiver and I would reach out again. …

Reviewed by Taylor C.

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Hello, my name is Quinshauna. I have been caring for children every since 2011. After high school, I went right into working in Early Childhood Education, where I assisted with the supervision of children, ages2-5. I served them meals and snacks and also taught basic math and reading lessons. I was on the job for about three years until I relocated to Las Vegas, NV. I then continued my teaching up until (September 2014) working for a learning center, where I held the title of a teacher on the job. I assisted with the supervision of children, ages 3-5; served them meals and snacks and interact with them during choice time. Right after employment at the center I became a Care. com member, working for several families in hotels as well as in home. I truly have a passion for children, and have been very successful working with families. I am currently living back in Los Angeles, CA and ready to assit families in date nights, last minute care, and occassional errands. …

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I’m a 39-year-old responsible mother of two wonderful children. When I was in high school I would babysit kids on weekends as an occasional nanny for date night. Since my children are much more independent now, I get back to babysitting again and love taking care of kids. I love kids and like to play board games or do crafts with them. I cherish the memories that I have from the time when my kids were small. I would love to share my love of kids with your family by watching your angels. I have a lot of references to share from family’s that I worked for and have lots of experience in babysitting and nannying kids of all different age groups….

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Recent Review:

Katarzyna is amazing with my 2.5 year old daughter, she is truly a natural with kids. My daughter is very attached to me but can stay with her for hours without complaining. She is sweet, easy to communicatewith and just overall great at her job. Highly highly recommend!…

Reviewed by Cathy L.

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Need help finding an overnight babysitter?

When you have night time babysitting needs, Care.com can connect you to qualified overnight sitters in your area. Before your next date night or weekendaway, read reviews from other families and compare profiles to find an overnight babysitter that can lend a helping hand….

When you have night time babysitting needs, Care.com can connect you to qualified overnight sitters in your area. Before your next date night or weekend away, read reviews from other families and compare profiles to find an overnight babysitter that can lend a helping hand.

Night time babysitters by the numbers

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter

What is an overnight babysitter?

An overnight babysitter is a sitter who stays at the house with the children overnight while they sleep. The family member or members responsible for the children may return very late at night, the next morning, or even a day or two later. Even if the babysitter is asleep, they’re technically on the clock and are responsible for the children until their adult family members return.

How much do you pay a babysitter to stay overnight?

Not sure how much to pay an overnight babysitter? Overnight babysitting rates start at $25.56, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.

What babysitter duties do overnight babysitters take on?

You can hire an overnight babysitter to tackle many different babysitter duties. Search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking and meal prepping homework, laundry, and light housekeeping. Be sure to discuss your needs with potential babysitters and see which additional duties they’re happy to take on.

How can I find an overnight babysitter near me?

Not sure how to find a babysitter that can help you overnight? With the help of Care.com, you can easily look for babysitters online by searching for one in your area that has your desired amount of experience, can tackle the babysitter duties you need help with, and who has an overnight babysitting rate that works for your child care budget.

Overnight Babysitting Tips (What to Bring, Prepare, and Expect)

If parents need to get away for more than an evening, you may be asked to stay over until the next day.

How do you babysit overnight?

Babysitting overnight usually includes putting the kids to bed and also sleeping over at the family’s house yourself. You’ll need to bring additional items, like a spare change of clothes and bathroom supplies. How you bill for your babysitting services also changes a bit for overnight shifts.

In this article, you’ll learn what overnight babysitting involves, what items you should bring, how to prepare, and what questions to ask parents before they leave.

What is an Overnight Babysitter?

Babysitting can come in different forms. Sometimes you’ll need to act as a tutor and help kids with math homework. Other times, you’ll act as a means of transportation to get kids home from school safely. Babysitting overnight is just another request that parents might have, although not likely as frequent.

Babysitting overnight involves staying in the family’s house while the kids are asleep until the next day. Sometimes if the parents plan to get back very late, it’s just easier for you to sleep at the house instead of going home at 3 or 4 am.

Overnight babysitting is a bit more relaxed in terms of duties than a regular babysitting shift. For most of the time you’re at the house, the kids will hopefully be in bed asleep. That means fewer messes to clean up, fewer activities, and fewer arguments between siblings.

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Once the kids are asleep, you’re pretty much free to relax a bit and do whatever you want, in most cases. It’s more housesitting than babysitting, usually! It’s not like you need to stay up to keep watch. You’re free to get a good night’s rest too. You’re mostly just there to keep the kids safe and help them out if they wake up and need a drink or have a nightmare.

For more helpful tips about nighttime babysitting activities, check out my article: Babysitting at Night.

How to Pack for an Overnight Babysitting Job

Whenever you go babysitting, it’s best to bring your babysitting binder or bag. Check out my article: How to create your own Babysitting Binder.

But besides your usual babysitting essentials, there are some extra things you’ll need to bring.

You’ll want to bring much of the same stuff that you’d bring if you were going to a sleepover at a friend’s house.

Your Bathroom Items

You’ll want all your necessary bathroom supplies to get ready for bed while you’re babysitting overnight. It’s not a good idea to use another family’s bathroom supplies while you’re staying over.

So—don’t forget your toothbrush, toothpaste, and deodorant for sure.

You’ll also want to bring any things you’ll need to get ready in the morning, like your hairbrush or comb, and hair bands or clips if you’ve got long hair.

Pack any other personal things like lip balm that you might also want.

It makes sense to get a small toiletry bag that can keep all of your personal hygiene supplies organized and in one place.

Any Medications You Need

Bring any prescriptions or medications that you need to take on a daily basis.

If you have asthma, don’t forget to pack your inhaler if you might need it!

Remember your contact lenses case and solution, or eyeglasses, if you might need them overnight.

If you’re allergic to a pet the family has, it’s a good idea to pack some allergy medication. Otherwise, you might be in for a very rough and sniffly night. Bring an EpiPen if you have been prescribed one for allergies that are severe or life-threatening.

Your Clothing

When you’re sleeping over, you want to bring a comfy pair of pajamas to wear. A fleece onesie is a good choice, and the kids you’re babysitting will probably like it too. This should definitely be a modest pair that covers you up in case you need to get up with the kids. A robe would be helpful, too.

You’ll also want to pack an extra pair of clothes, socks, and underwear for the next day.

See our complete guide: What To Wear When Babysitting for some practical outfit ideas as well as things you should definitely avoid.

If the family has a pool or there’s any chance the kids might go swimming, bring a swimsuit and a towel as well. If they do have a pool, don’t take that as an opportunity to swim alone at any time. The only time you would expect to use it is in a supervisory babysitter role—with parent’s permission. See our guide to Babysitting at the Pool for a complete checklist.

Some Extra Money

It’s always good to have a little extra cash on hand, just in case there’s an emergency, or you decide to take the kids for an activity or outing that requires money.

You can always use it to order some pizza or another form of food delivery if you get hungry (and it is okay with the parents).

Your Phone, Chargers, and Other Electronics

These days pretty much everybody is carrying their cell phone on them at all times. But you might not think to bring your charger with you as well. Your phone is no good if the battery is dead, so having a way to charge it is a must.

Having a phone is important in case you need to get ahold of parents, or they need to get ahold of you. Or you will want to have in case there is any kind of emergency. Make sure that you’ve got numbers stored in your phone to reach the parents at, along with a doctor or any other important contact you may need.

You might want to bring a tablet to keep yourself entertained between the time kids go to bed and you decide to sleep yourself. If you have homework or a project to work on, you can bring a laptop and work on that during your downtime as well. It feels pretty good to get paid to do your homework!

Bring Some Snacks

It’s worth packing some snacks in your bag. Either for yourself or so you can share with the kids you’re babysitting.

Unwind and enjoy some potato chips, or some fresh fruit if you’re more health-conscious.

If you’re going to be sharing your snacks, make sure to ask the parents ahead of time to confirm that it’s okay with them. It’s their house, and you want to be respectful of any rules they might have about what their kids can or can’t eat, especially right before bed.

Some parents don’t allow candy in their house at all, and they might be a bit annoyed if they find questionable wrappers in the garbage the next day!

Bring Games and Toys

Younger kids will go to bed quite early. But if you’re babysitting older kids, you might want to bring some games and toys to keep them busy until bedtime.

Bring some board games, a video game console (but check with parents on this), or crafts for the kids to do. We have some excellent craft ideas for kids that you can try.

You could also bring an MP3 player to play some music. Get the kids dancing to burn off their extra energy, and then getting them to sleep afterward won’t be a problem!

If you’re not used to being away from home, you might even want to bring a favorite stuffed animal for yourself to sleep with.

Checking In With Parents Before They Leave (Things To Consider)

Parents deserve a chance to unwind and have a night away from the kids for themselves!

So try your best to check in with them and get all of your questions answered before they leave. Make a list ahead of time, so you can remember everything you need to ask them. That way, you won’t have to call and interrupt their plans during the night.

I strongly recommend writing down any important instructions. If you just get them verbally, it can be easy to forget. Print out our Parent Details Form; it’s perfect for this.

Ask If You’re Not Sure How To Do Things

This can include anything from child-related things to items around the house.

You can ask parents to demonstrate if there’s a special way that they rock their child to get them to go to sleep. Babies are used to having things done a certain way. So the closer you can get to copying the parents’ normal routine, the easier it will be for the child.

It’s important to discuss little details like how to use the oven or washing machine in case you need it. The appliances in everybody’s house are a bit different, and sometimes it can be hard to know which buttons to press.

Try to get parents to leave you a list of must-know items before they leave. This will include any special instructions, like favorite toys or activities kids like.

If the family has a burglar alarm system in their home, be sure to get a lesson on how to set it before you go to bed and how to disarm it when you wake up. Write down the code, so you don’t forget if you get busy or flustered. Ask them what to do if you accidentally set it off, whether it calls security, and how you would handle that.

Make sure to ask them where they would like you to sleep and which bathroom you should use. It’s important to respect their space and their privacy, and you don’t want any surprises when you are taking a shower in the morning!

Get the Parent’s Usual Schedule

Kids are all about routine. So get parents to let you know when their child eats, naps, and goes to bed.

Get them to explain the details of their usual bedtime routine, including if the child needs a bath (see our 21 bathtime tips), where their pajamas are, if you need to read them a story before bed, and what time they should be in bed. Ask about the drinks of water and snacks that kids often ask for after lights out and how they usually handle that in their home.

Keeping your babysitting schedule close to the family’s regular routine will keep things moving and help avoid conflicts and temper tantrums.

Still struggling to get kids to bed on time? Check out my article: How to Get Kids to Bed When Babysitting.

Learn Where Things Are Kept

You’ll want to know everything that the child needs for the night. If they have a specific toy that they love to sleep with, or if there’s particular music they listen to before bed, find out where they are.

Also, ask the parents if their children sometimes wet the bed, and if so, how they would like you to handle the situation.

If you’ll be changing diapers, get them to run you through the whole routine. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Particularly if the family uses cloth diapers and you’ve only changed diapers with disposables before, the process can be a bit different. You’ll want to have all the diapering supplies easily accessible for when you inevitably need to use them.

Refer to our Diaper Changing Guide for detailed instructions for babysitters.

If it’s your first time babysitting for a family, it’s a good idea to get a full tour of the house. You’ll want to know where they keep stuff like extra towels or toilet paper that you might need if you’re just babysitting for more than a couple of hours and somebody runs out.

Ask About any Quirks or Special Circumstances

All kids have their own little quirks. Some kids might poop a lot more than average. Some babies will cry for 5 minutes before they go to sleep. Some like the nightlight on in their rooms or the door left open. Other kids need their blankets pulled all the way up to their chin when you say goodnight!

Ask parents if there’s anything out of the ordinary or different from most kids so that you can be aware of it. That way, it won’t be a cause for alarm, and you know what’s normal or expected.

You also need to be aware of any health problems the child is having, such as if they’re just getting over the flu. Ask about any medication or special health requirements that the children you’re babysitting might have.

See our guide: How to Babysit a Sick Child for extra tips for kids not feeling well.

Get Familiar with the Pets

You may not have babysat at a time when pets had to be fed before. But if parents are going away overnight, that will most likely be the case.

Learn where food for dogs, cats, or other pets is kept. You’ll also need to know how much to give them at each meal and when you feed them. You will also need to know how often they might need to be let outside or if they come inside at night. Ask where they are supposed to sleep—and not supposed to sleep.

It’s a good idea to have some extra treats on hand. If a dog is outside and won’t seem to come back inside when you call them, a tasty snack will usually get them running back to you very quickly!

If their dog is anxious or scared of new people, you might want to arrive a little early to get to know the family pet. Treats come in handy here too. Give any pet a few treats, and you’ll quickly be transformed from a scary stranger into their best friend!

Get Feeding Instructions for the Kids Too!

In addition to feeding yourself and the pets, you might need to feed the kids if you arrive before dinner time. If the parents won’t be home right away, you may need to help them with breakfast as well.

Most parents will have specific meals laid out in advance for their kids to eat. All you may need to do is warm them up. But if not, be sure to ask what they can eat and what the parents don’t want them to eat.

For infants, you’ll need to have some bottled milk, formula, or baby food on hand. If you’re not sure how to prepare a bottle, see our Guide to Making Baby Formula for step-by-step instructions. I also recommend you read our Guide to Babysitting Babies for all other baby-related babysitting tips.

Kids under 4 years old shouldn’t eat raw carrots, popcorn, nuts, or other items that might cause them to choke.

It’s not just about what they eat, but how they eat it too! Kids might be old enough to eat grapes or hot dogs, but for younger kids, these should be cut up into small pieces instead of served whole. Otherwise, they may be a choking hazard, particularly if a child’s baby teeth haven’t come in yet.

Read our essential guide: Food Safety For Babysitters for more safety tips when feeding young children.

How To Price Your Overnight Babysitting Services

So what kind of rate should you charge when babysitting overnight? You’ll likely need to negotiate a special pay scale that’s different from your regular rate.

Normally you don’t pay someone as much while they’re sleeping compared to actively babysitting. But you should still get some compensation for being there, even if you’re asleep. You’re in someone else’s house instead of your own bed, so it will be harder to sleep. Plus, you are still responsible for the kids, whether or not they sleep through the night. You’re still on duty the entire time that you’re at the family’s home, even if it’s more of an on-call or as-needed basis.

There are a few different ways that you could price the job. It’s usually easiest to give a single flat rate that includes the entire time that you’ll be babysitting. It’s pretty typical to charge $50 or $75 for staying the night, on top of any regular babysitting hours that you worked while the kids were awake.

If you arrive around 7 or 8 pm and spend the night, plus get the kids ready for school the next day, then I think around $75 to $100 as a flat rate is fair.

Your rate will really go up if you need to babysit for several days in a row. For example, if you arrive on Friday afternoon and don’t leave until the following Monday afternoon, you’ll have spent 3 days and 3 nights babysitting. Depending on the prices you agree to for days and nights, you might make a flat amount like $400 to $600.

As a general rule, I would charge about half your regular rate for the additional overnight hours. As soon as you wake up in the morning to start taking care of the kids, I would go back to your normal rate.

I would also charge the normal rate for any planned time that you need to wake up and help kids during the night—like waking them to give medication or do an infant feeding.

For more pricing tips and tricks, check out my articles:

• Babysitting Pay Rates (How Much Should You Charge?)
• Negotiate a Higher Babysitting Rate (9 Secret Tips!)

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Conclusion

Babysitting overnight is generally more laid back than it is during the day. There’s a lot less to worry about and take care of while the kids are asleep, and you even get paid to sleep there yourself!

It takes a bit more preparation, though. You should communicate with parents to learn any special things that you need to do overnight. That includes specific bedtime routines, and if you need to feed or take care of any pets.

You’ll also need to pack some extra items, including a change of clothes and any bathroom supplies you need before going to bed.

Are you doing a lot of overnight babysitting gigs? You’ll find our Guide to Babysitting Night Shifts full of essential tips for coping with irregular sleeping times.

Next:

• How to Stay Safe When Babysitting (Essential Tips You Should Know)
• Kids Water Safety (25 Tips All Babysitters Should Know)
• Can You Write Off Babysitting Expenses? (Tax Guide for Babysitters)

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Is an Overnight Nanny or Child Care Provider Right for You?

According to the Economic Policy Institute, at least 17 percent of the U.S. workforce has non-standard schedules, which means not every parent has the luxury of working 9 to 5, or even 8 to 6. Doctors, military personnel, police officers, firefighters, retail and restaurant employees, and even IT professionals often face a childcare dilemma during hours that fall outside of typical daycare drop-off and pick-up times. But work schedules aren’t the only issue, and there plenty of other reasons families seek overnight childcare.

Is hiring an overnight nanny right for your family? Here’s what you should consider:

Non-standard Work Schedules
Routines are incredibly important for young children. Not only can irregular work schedules throw off mealtimes and bedtimes, but they also can mean parents are unable to regularly engage children in important developmental activities, like reading, singing songs and recalling the day’s events. For families who are employed or on-call at night, hiring an overnight nanny can mean a child’s routine stays the same, even if mom’s or dad’s doesn’t.

Business Trips
Business trips are a normal part of many jobs, and typically they happen with enough time to plan for a short interruption in a family’s schedule. Other jobs require extensive travel or travel that is less predictable. Either way, even if one parent is home to care for the kids, having an extra set of hands in the evenings and mornings can help families better manage during these periods.

Health and Wellness
Sleep is a huge concern for all new parents, but if mom is at higher risk for postpartum depression, had a complicated pregnancy or delivery, or has other health and wellness concerns, a nanny to help with the overnight needs of an infant may be well worth the investment. Even without a specific need, some families with newborns opt to have nighttime help for the added security of a knowledgeable professional who can support them as they navigate new parenthood.

Other Special Circumstances
There are plenty of special circumstances that can lead families to seek childcare at irregular hours. Overnight nannies can help parents manage multiples, children with special needs or newborns who spent time in neonatal care.

Space in Your Home
If you’re planning to hire a nanny to be in your home overnight, you’ll want to consider the space needs of an extra person. Overnight nannies require their own bedroom, and providing a nanny with use of a private bathroom, while not necessary, can go a long way toward making everyone in the house more comfortable.

The Budget
For many families, the accessibility of hiring an overnight nanny comes down to budget — and like all types of childcare, costs vary depending on the nanny’s experience and special qualifications as well as where you live. Keep in mind that despite the fact that overnight nannies are there while the children are sleeping, hourly rates are similar to nannies who work during the day.

Once you’ve decided that your family needs nighttime childcare, you’ll want to research the types of nannies available. Here’s a quick rundown of childcare professionals who provide overnight care:

Live-in Nanny
Rather than leaving at 6 p.m., a live-in nanny is exactly what it sounds like — a nanny who lives in your home. But just because the nanny lives with you doesn’t mean she is available at all hours. If you need care in the evening or during overnight hours, you’ll need to take that into consideration when determining her schedule.

What is the difference between a live-in nanny and an au pair?
When families begin looking for live-in childcare, the term “au pair” is often used interchangeably with “live-in nanny,” but they are actually very different. An au pair is a young woman who stays with a family as part of an international exchange program. While nannies are career childcare workers with significant experience, au pairs exchange childcare for a cultural experience and room and board. Au pairs also are regulated through government programs, meaning that the au pair is not employed by the family and is subject to the terms of a work visa.

Overnight Nanny
An overnight nanny helps with evening routines and overnight care, as well as in the morning to get children out of bed, fed, dressed and ready for the day. This type of nanny can be a huge asset to parents who work an overnight shift.

Temporary or Occasional Night Nanny
Not all families need a regular overnight nanny. Instead, when travel comes up or a particularly busy time at work prohibits the family from being on a normal schedule, temporary night nannies can be hired to lessen the burden of an unpredictable period of time. They can either live in your home or leave during the day, depending on the situation.

Newborn Care Specialist or Night Nurse
A newborn care specialist, also known as a night nurse, is a highly trained and certified childcare worker who can help parents care for infants, particularly during the overnight hours. Night nurses are common in metropolitan areas.

Regardless of which type of nanny is right for your family, remember that sharing your home at night can feel more intimate than during the day. If you decide overnight care is needed, take the time to find a nanny you feel comfortable having in your space during these hours.

How to Prep for Your Overnight Babysitter

In college and for a few years after, I did a lot of babysitting to supplement my (low) income.  Since I was over 22 and had my own vehicle, I quickly became a hot commodity in my sisters’ circles of friends, and had a fairly steady stream of overnights, weekends, and even a few weeks where I would watch kids while the parents were away. I learned a lot about what helped and didn’t as the sitter, and over time, kind of came into a few specific requests that seemed to really work out well. We’re going on a trip next week (first time without the kids) and one of my nieces will be staying with the kids- so the table has turned, so to speak.

1. Emergency Medical Information

Write a letter to whom it may concern and give the sitter permission to obtain medical treatment for your child(ren). Sign and date it.  Include a copy of both sides of their insurance card(s) and tuck them into an envelope.  Seal this envelope, label it “In case of medical need” and hang it in a conspicuous place on the fridge. Will they need it?  Likely not.  But if something were to happen, it’s right there, an easy grab on the way out the door.  No looking, no searching.  While I’m confident most facilities would treat a child with an emergency, if there’s any way it could be a smoother process, wouldn’t you want to have the info at hand?

2. Write down ALL allergies, sensitivities and food issues.

This can go into the letter with the medical consent, but it’s also to help remind your chosen caregiver what your kid(s) can/cannot eat, drink, etc.  Maybe you’re reading this thinking I’m crazy because who in their right mind would hire someone who doesn’t already know their kids well enough to know that information? But honestly? People forget.  We’re human. We have good friends and their daughter cannot have peas, she’s very allergic.  And yet every year I offer her sugar snap peas from my garden somehow (hoping this is the year I don’t…) and she laughs at me and reminds me she cannot have them.  It’s not really funny though, but I KNOW her and sometimes, when it’s not something you live with day to day, it’s easy to forget or have things slip your mind.  Better safe than sorry.

Plus, if you have a kid who really cannot have any sugar past 6pm because they’ll be bouncing off the walls for the next four hours, that’s probably something you want to make sure a caregiver is fully aware of.  They might think they’re being nice giving a special treat during a movie and end up not knowing what is going on!

3. Places to go

If your kids are of school age, or have activities at certain times or places, have them all written down for your sitter.  No one knows your routine like you do, and it’s just easier for all if you write it down. Even if they’ve been there once or twice with you on a previous occasion, give the address and name.

Example: 

Friday: Kids get up for school about 7.  All need breakfast, a snack to pack for school, and since it’s pizza on Fridays, they’ll all want to buy hot lunch (Make a note if they’ll need to send lunch money in). Kids need to be out the door waiting for the bus by 8:12.

Kids are done school at 3:25. Bus will drop them off between 3:40 and 3:50 and the bus driver needs to see you before she’ll let them off the bus.

Kid 1 has a baseball game at 5:30, his Coach will pick him up at 5:15. His cell number is 111-222-3333 and his name is Coach Lastname. Please be sure kid 1 has baseball gear, a full water bottle, and his hat.  The coach will bring him home after the game, and they usually last about 90 minutes.  (This way, they can know about when to expect your child to be dropped off, or know when to pick them up)

Saturday:

Kid 2 has tball from 10-1130 at the Grassy Park at 123 Street Name.  She’ll need her glove, hat, team shirt and water bottle.  Please be sure to put sunscreen on her as there’s no shade.  My friend Sue will pick her up at 9:45 and drop her off after the game ends. Her number is 234-567-8910.  She did mention she may have Kid 2 over for a playdate after practice but she will call and update you.

Monday: School day: up at 7, same as Friday morning schedule.  Kids are a pickup on Mondays, so you will need to arrive at the school parking lot by 3:15 and head in to sign them out.  The school address is (address here). You’ll head right over to gymnastics, which is at (gymnastics address).  Kid 2 has her class at 3:55 and Kid 1 has his at 4:30.  He can do homework before his class and she can work on hers when hers is finished. Kid 3 will work on homework or hang out with other siblings.

It’s nice to also include the address of your school or activity so that just in case something changes, your sitter knows exactly where to be and when.

4. Comfort

If it’s your first time or your twentieth time, you being away for a few days or even a week can be upsetting for your kids, no matter what age they are. Give your caregiver some guidance as to what helps calm your child or comfort them… again, even if it’s a family member coming to stay, they likely haven’t lived in your home before, and may not know everything about your child(ren).  Taking a few minutes to get that down on paper could be the difference between a really tough day for your kid and for your sitter vs. a sort of rough day that may turn out ok.

5. Money.

Don’t leave a sitter with no funds.  It doesn’t mean they have to keep all of your money, but money for incidentals, take out, delivery or even just gas money is good to leave.  Also just in case of emergency money is nice….for a copay, etc.  I would not want to put someone in the position of having to pay out of their own pocket for something for my child like that, so I’d prefer to leave a caregiver with money.

What we are planning to do is to add funds to a  Kaiku prepaid card to leave for my niece. We can load it with, say, $300 and that way, we know that if anything comes up, or she is not wanting to cook or things get hectic (it happens!!) she has money to use. This way, there’s no risk of cash being misplaced, she can tuck it right into her wallet, and if need be, I can actually add more funds remotely if need be. It can also double as a way for her to manage funds.

With the Kaiku Prepaid card, there are no activation fees, usage fees, card declined fees and currency conversion fees. You sign up, choose your card color (I went as close to pink as I was able to) and once it arrives in your mailbox, you activate and add funds.  Easy, peasy. I can leave a sum of money that’s safe and secure for use while we’re away, and know that if something comes up that my caregiver has access to a way to pay for it. THERE ARE NO ACTIVATION FEES, NO CARD DECLINED FEES, AND NO CURRENCY CONVERSION FEES…so you know up front what will be covered and what won’t.

Plus, she can keep it to use afterwards, or we can continue to use it if we want for our own use. It’s a great tool for younger (and older) folks to learn a bit about money management and how credit cards work- although there’s not a credit limit, because you’ve prepaid. So if you try to overspend, your card won’t work- but you’re not building debt. It’s, in my opinion, a great way to start teaching about how to use a credit card and be mindful of spending. Snapping a photo of a paycheck and uploading to Kaiku’s app is how easy adding funds is to this card.

THE KAIKU CARD OFFERS SIMPLICITY. There are only two fees: a low monthly maintenance fee and an out-of-network ATM fee. If you avoid out-of-network ATMS then it’s just $3 a month – and that’s easy to do, since this card may be used at any of the 55,000 Allpoint surcharge-free ATMs worldwide. Kaiku was recently given the Visa Clear Prepaid Designation and secondly the $3 fee can be waived with a $750 deposit each month. Even more reason to go with a prepaid card!

Just a note- if you are using Kaiku to help teach your kids about how to manage money, there’s a cool new feature to the Kaiku mobile app the “Funds-ometer,” which simply tracks card users’ spending and compares it to their average over the past 60 days in non-essential categories, like eating out and entertainment. Over time, you can start to see your spending habits and learn from that information as the parent of a card user, or even for yourself (I wonder what would show for coffee stops while I’m doing errands…or maybe I’m better not knowing!!)

Leaving your kid(s) with an overnight babysitter isn’t for all of us. And that’s ok.  But for those of us who find that we need to or just want to (and that’s ok too!), taking some time to follow these steps can help you to make sure that everyone knows where and when they need to be, and that they have assistance should an emergency arise.
Thank you to Kaiku for inspiring this post with the fabulous Unicorn Pink card sent. Opinions are my own.

Parent Guide: Overnight Childcare | BABYSITTERS OF BOULDER LLC

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We are locally founded and owned. We provide thoughtful, experienced assistance to help plan your overnight care booking and get the details in order.

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A weekend away, a short business trip, a camping trip with friends. We can help to facilitate safe, fun overnight care for your children during your travel plans.

NEIGHBORS & LOCALS

We call this community home and may even be your neighbors. Our families live here as well and we provide continuing childcare & safety education for our team.

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POLICIES ​

• overnight bookings generally call for 7 to 14 days notice 

• maximum booking length: 3 nights (possibility to extend for older children/teens)

• overnights can only be booked with a sitter who has previously met and cared for your child. For this reason we cannot guarantee replacement/substitute in the unlikely event your sitter becomes unavailable.  

• all children must have an age-appropriate bed (crib, mobile crib, toddler bed, etc.)

• children cannot sleep in a bed with/share a bed with your sitter at any time

• sitter must be provided with an appropriate adult bed such as a guest bed, foldout sofa bed, or your bed with clean linens​

• you must inform us in advance if any other person will be at your home i.e. a roommate, a grandparent etc. 

• you must have a contingency plan for a person to relieve the sitter in the event that you cannot get home on time (flight delay etc.)

• you must have a contingency plan for a person to take over in the event the sitter becomes very ill, is injured, etc.  

• Please tell us in advance if your child has sleep disruptions – your sitter needs to know

POLICIES for LABOR & DELIVERY OVERNIGHTS (care of older children while parent/s is in the hospital) 

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NOTE: because Colorado has an overtime law requiring overtime for any shift > 12 hours for non-exempt (protected) workers, L&D bookings may accrue overtime.  

PRICING

• Agency Booking Charge $35.00/night (this covers the day your sitter arrives + the next morning after the overnight)​

• overnight rate: $15.00/hour ages 1 year and up, covers 1 to 4 children for up to 8 hours (federal wage laws limit overnight rate to 8 hours)

• overnight rate: $18.00/hour ages < 1 year (if qualified infant caregiver is available)

  • does not apply to night nanny care where worker will be awake/waking periodically for the majority of the shift 

  • does not apply for any hours that children wake and require care (bottle feed, nightmare, etc.)

  • waking hours are invoiced at the standard hourly rate and wake time is charged in one hour increments 

• overnight stays in relation to federal and state overtime law:

  • With very few exceptions, domestic workers, including babysitters and nannies, are classified as “non-exempt” (protected) workers. There may be exceptions for casual babysitters, meaning “employment which is irregular or intermittent, and which is not performed by an individual whose vocation is babysitting.” Read the Federal Code of Regulation § 552.5 here. The agency typically categorizes occasional overnight sitting as casual sitting if the provider is not your nanny, however, we cannot professionally advise you regarding this. We recommend that you consult with your own legal counsel or tax service for wage and overtime questions. If you pay an overnight babysitter as a non-exempt (protected worker), then: 

  • Non-exempt workers are entitled to pay for every hour worked at a rate that may not be less than the federal, state and, if applicable, local minimum wage rate.

  • Overtime (time-and-a-half) is paid for each hour over 40 in a 7-day workweek. Under Colorado state wage law, non-exempt domestic workers must be paid overtime (time-and-a-half) for hours worked in excess of 12 hours in one workday, or 12 consecutive hours regardless of the day. per federal law, sitters and nannies are classified as domestic workers, must be paid hourly for all hours/minutes worked, and cannot be paid salary, a flat rate or a lump sum

  • per federal law, any time worked > 40 hours in a 7 day week must be paid a rate of 1.5x the standard hourly rate

  • per Colorado law, time worked > 12 in a single day, or worked consecutively regardless of day, must be paid a rate of 1.5x the standard hourly rate.​

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FAQs

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1. Do I need to pay a sitter while they are sleeping and my child is sleeping? Yes, and our standard rate is $15.00/hour for 8 sleeping hours (typically 10:00 pm to 6:00 am).

2. How do I calculate overtime? Start by tallying up the total consecutive hours in each shift (i.e. 5:00 pm nanny arrival to 11:00 am parent return home = 18 hours in the sitter’s shift). In this case you pay overtime for hours 13 to 18. Federal law requires that overtime pay be calculated from the standard hourly daytime rate, not the reduced $15. 00 overnight rate. 

3. My child might wake up at night ( bad dream etc.) and want to get in bed with the sitter. Is this ok?  Children cannot share a bed with a babysitter. Sitters should be compassionate and comfort your child of course, however they must place your child back in their own bed. If your child does not get back to sleep yet without getting into bed with a grownup, it’s not time yet to book our overnight sitters. It will be soon! 

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4. My child has night terrors. Can we book an overnight sitter? We cannot book for overnights but would love to help your family during the day.  

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5. My child sleepwalks. Can we book an overnight sitter? Possibly. In general we don’t advise overnights for a child in a sleepwalking phase but contact us. We will ask about the safety items (door locks, baby gates etc.) in place to protect your child and what they typically do while sleepwalking. 

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How Much to Pay a Nanny for Overnight Care

May 2008

The following are the responses received on the 2008 BPN Nanny Survey in answer to the question If you have paid your nanny to stay over a weekend, what were the details of your arrangement (e. g., $x/day, or lump sum for the weekend, ages of your kids, etc).

$100 for each night, plus her hourly rate during the day.

$17 per hour during day, $10 per hour overnight

$50 per night, plus hourly rate for every hour the child is awake. My daughter is almost 5.

75 DAY KIDS ARE 1, 6 & 9

80 fro 9-6am, and then hourly rate for all others

Friday 6pm- Sunday noon, $350, kids ages: 12,8

full days hours (until about 9pm), $120 extra per overnite and reimbursement for any expenses. she stayed with 2 of our boys ages 3 yrs and 2 yrs and we took the baby with us.

Gift from nanny, birth of second child. And our first child was already sleeping.

I would pay approx what she earns in a day, which is approx $100/day.

Lump sum $150 day; I was working out of town and she came to stay at the hotel with me and the kid. That lump sum covered about 10 hours of caring for the kid while I worked, and I came in and out and slept with the kid; she got to go out and explore a

lump sum for 24 hour period, kids stay at her house

lump sum for the weekend, I think $250 or $300

lump sum, no pay for when kids sleep

nanny only housesitted and watched our dogs. .. paid her a flat fee for the week while we were on vacation as she didn’t work 24 hours a day… we paid her 375.00 to watch our dogs, get our mail

No, but my son has stayed at her house.

No, but she has kept the child overnight once. We paid her 1/2 time for the time she (the nanny) would have been sleeping.

Normal hourly rate during the hours the child is normally awake (i.e., 7am-8pm) then fixed rate (I think it was ~$60) for the night. Our child was 2 at the time.

our 3.5 year old was the only child. we paid $75 per night and then a reduced hourly rate for the days. another time, we did a lump sum of $250 for 1 night and 2 days

We know she charges half-rate for any hours the children sleep at night, and full-rate for all times they are awake (even if they wake in the middle of the night).

We’ve paid full rate for the child’s waking hours and 1/2 rate for the time the child is sleeping. (Consequently, we don’t do this too often, but we’ve no family close by. ) The nannies we’ve had have been worth it (we’ve had sick dogs to take care of and

YES, SAME HOURLY RATE

$10 per hour

$100 a day

$12/ hour during waking hours and $45 for the overnight example: We leave at 11am on Sat and r/t 3pm on Sun. 11am-9pm: $12x 10 hours – $120 PLUS 9pm-7am (baby sleep) = $45 PLUS 7am- 3pm = $12x 5hr= $60 Total for overnight = $225

$125 – $150/day for 2 boys age 5 & 3. Plus LOTS of cash to spend doing fun things and eating out while we’re gone.

$150 per 24 hours

$150 per night on the weekend

$50 flat for the night hours when baby is asleep; regular hourly day rate

$50 for night time when our daughter was sleeping. Regular pay ($15.50/hour) during all daytime hours.

$50. from the hours of 9pm – 7 am than the hourly rate.

12 hr days + $50 for overnight on a weekend. 14 hr days + $50 for overnight if it is during the week

300 for 24 hours plus money for takeout food

450 for the whole weekend

50/day

daily sum: 200

day hours + 50 for night (8pm-7am)

Haven’t ever done that.

hourly

Hourly for children’s waking hours and $75 over night.

Hourly plus $50 from 9-7pm when my daughter is asleep.

Hourly rate for daytime; $150 for nighttime (when they were asleep)

hourly rate plus $100 total for hours which the child is asleep at night.

Hourly rate while kids are awake plus flat $50 overnight fee

It’s part of her job. She can work weekends for us — her schedule is at our disposal.

lump sum4 lump sum ($500 per two night weekend)

Lump sum for overnight.

Lump sum for the weekend and we let her girlfriend come stay with her. She is very nice. We paid $800 total for the weekend

lump sum for the weekend. One child 1 1/2 years old.

lump sum weekend

Lump sum. 2.5 year old twins

normal rate

overtime rate plus $150 for night time

Pay dropped to $8 an hour from 8pm to 8 am

Previous nannies have been paid at half-the-hourly rate at night (when children are supposedly ‘asleep’).

regular hourly rate

regular hourly rate when kids were awake plus $100-150 per night

Same as # 13.

SHe does house sit/dog sit for us $75/weekend (2.5 days)

she had our kids for a day and night at her house and we paid her 200.

She has house/petsit over the weekend. We paid her a lump sum of $250 for 4 nights over and above her weekly pay. This was difficult to negotiate since we didn’t know what was fair and she didn’t state her expectations clearly.

She minded my daughter over a weekend once. We paid her $500

she was very giving and would offer to work extra when she saw a need. i was also very kind to her and her family. it wasn’t just about money.

the same rate

Usually I’ll pay her a little more then her hourly salary for every waking hour of my child and then $50 for the night time portion.

varies

We have dropped two kids off at her house for one night only.

We paid her for all of the hours that she worked and also added about $25 per night as an extra for having to sleep over.

We pay $15 per hour for the whole weekend minus 8 hours for each night while kids are sleeping.\t

Weekly rate was paid for a 3 day period on the weekend without nights

X per day

Dec. 2006

I would like to know what is a reasonable price to pay someone who will sleep at my house while my kids are asleep. My kids are 5 and will be asleep when the childcare person arrives & will not wake up until about 7 a.m. The childcare person will then take care of them for 2 – 3 hours. I am not sure if there is a flat rate for staying overnight ( and what is that) & then I pay by the hour or if I should offer a flat rate for the whole thing & if so what is a fair amount. Thanks ginny

We pay our sitter a flat fee of $50 for the ”core sleeping time” of 9 pm to 7 am. For any time she is there before or after that, we pay her usual hourly rate (happens to be $15). I am curious to know how others reply since I have no idea what ”market rates” are.
Linda

Jan 2006

I’m looking for advice on what to pay for overnight childcare. We have a 2-year old, whom we’re considering leaving at home with her nanny for a few days (24 hrs x 3-4 days) while we travel. I’ve checked the archives and haven’t seen any recent postings (and the rates suggested seemed incredibly low). I’d like to make a fair offer. Any guidance will be appreciated. — Ann

I pay her regular rate for all awake hours (between 6 am and 8 pm, in our house), plus $50 a night, plus extra so that she can buy food (or I buy food for her to eat, like frozen pizzas, etc.). It’s a hard job to stay for the weekend, especially if they worked for you all week, and I think they should be well compensated. anon

Jan 2005

I am wondering how much people are now (2004/2005) paying for both overnight and/or weekend childcare. I pay my occasional babysitter $15 per hour which I think is on the high end but she is reliable. However, I can’t afford to pay that much for a weekend and an overnight especially when a lot of that time she doesn’t really need to do much. The youngest child is 91/2. Has anyone had recent experience with this – the listings are from 2003 and I know the going rate now must be higher. Anon

Our babysitter charges $100 a day for weekend/overnight care, i.e. leaving Saturday and coming home Sunday is $200 regardless of how late we leave or arrive.

I am a local nanny and I used to do overnights a lot with my last family. They paid me my full hourly wage until 8pm (or whatever time the kids went down) and half my hourly wage through the night until whatever time the kids woke. That worked for me and they seemed happy with the arrangement too. I think if you ask her to do other household stuff like putting laundry through, tidying the kitchen, cleaning up the nursery, etc. after the kids go to sleep you should pay her her full wage until shes all through with those tasks. berkeley governess

Babysitting fees varies on how experienced a babysitter is,referral etc. I AGREE with you that $15.00 is on the high end. I have a reliable sitter who charges me a rate of $9.00 per hour, for 2 kids. She is a newcomer and speaks little english but is very sweet with my kids and takes good care of them. (She will even feed them dinner for us!). She lives in Albany, Ca. if you care for her number just write me an email.

Jan 2003

My husband and I are taking a four day trip and leaving our 2 yr. old at home with her part-time nanny while we’re gone. I’d like to get some input on what people are paying child care providers for overnight/24 hr. care. What’s the going rate? (The 4 days we’ll be gone are not days our nanny would normally watch our daughter, if that makes a difference.) Thanks.

For overnights, I pay the regular hourly rate for the hours that the nanny is awake, and half the hourly rate for hours she’s asleep. You could also ask the nanny what she thinks is fair (which may be less than this). Fran

May 2002

I was wondering if anyone has suggestions of what to pay an overnight babysitter. We usually pay her $12 an hour. What would be a fair rate to pay her for a 24 hour shift? Thank you very much for your feedback! Madeleine

We only did it once (when our second child was being born) and we paid $75 for the time from 8 pm to 6am (when our daughter sleeps) and the babysitter’s usual rate of $12 an hour for the awake hours. Recently our son’s former nanny offered to take both of our children to her house overnight for free as a mother’s day gift to me. I was delighted and relieved since the per/hour cost seems to me prohibitive. I got the sense that she was happy to give away the service as a favor if it could be at her house. C.G.

Feb 2001

We are considering asking our current sitter to stay overnight with our then almost 3 year old son when our baby is born in late October. It would most likely entail a couple hours each in the evening and the morning with our son awake, but the rest of the time he would be sleeping. I am wondering if there are going rates for this kind of sitting. Lucy

I currently pay my babysitter $50 for a 24-hour period. I leave my daughter with her. I pay her this amount because my daughter is 4 and can take care of herself in most situations. The babysitter is licensed for daycare in her home and has two children of her own (one is 6, the other 8 months) so I feel comfortable leaving her there. Also, she is more like a companion for the older child. I think this is fair.

The woman I use for occasional child care (formerly known as baby sitting) has loads of experience and I pay her $100/night. this includes picking up my son from day care by 5:30, doing all of the nightly chores (dinner, bed time, etc.), doing the morning chores (breakfast, dressing, etc.) and taking him to day care at about 9 a. m. I suggest setting the hours for the over night slot, and anything outside of that will be paid at the hourly rate. My person came up with the $100 after talking with other folks. I didn’t think it was too expensive because I completely trust this person and that is worth a lot to me. Good luck. Mona

When I was working as a nanny and was asked to stay overnight, I charged my regular hourly rate for anytime the children were awake, plus a set fee for the overnight. It was awhile ago and the hourly was $5/hr and the overnight fee was $10/night. But, it was a number of nights not just one, so it added up and seemed fair to me as the worker. Lynn

Oct 2000

As a nanny who has done overnights on several occasions here is how I charged the families I stayed with. My normal rate is $10.00 per hour. I charge that from the time the kids woke up (7:00am) -their bed time (9:00pm)…then the over night was a flat fee of $50.00. I hope that is helpful to any and everyone. Melissa

How to find a nanny for a child

Some time ago, young mothers did not even think about a quick return to work – they calmly sat on three-year maternity leave and took care of their children. Today, the situation has changed dramatically: some mothers lack full-fledged communication, others (they are the majority) lack financial resources. As a result, many mothers are looking for nannies for their babies, who have barely reached the age of two or three months. But nannies are different, and the baby is the only one, dear and beloved.

How to find a nanny for a child and make the right choice? Tips from the editors of COLADY.

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Article content:

• Looking for the right nanny: “Subtypes” of nannies
• What are the nannies; pros and cons
• Where and how to find a nanny?
• Questions to ask the babysitter. Interview
• “Tricky” babysitting interview questions
• How to behave with a nanny?
• Nanny for a child. How to play it safe?

Looking for a nanny for a child for an hour, day, night, day – how not to make a mistake with the choice?

Day nanny – day nanny

Peculiarities of day nanny work

• Such a nanny takes care of a baby only during the day (from 6 to 12 hours).
• Nanny’s working day – from eight in the morning (sometimes later).
• Weekends – one or two days a week.

Duties of a day nanny:

• Raising a baby during the day (developing activities, games, reading books).
• Complete child care (bathing, feeding, walking).
• Cleaning the children’s room and other areas where the child will be.
• Occasional cooking for baby.
• By agreement – accompanying the baby to festive events.

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Night babysitter – night babysitter

Features of the work of a night babysitter

• Working hours, respectively, only at night (from 10 to 14 hours).
• Start of work – from 8-9 pm. The end is at 9 am.
• One or two days off per week.

Duties of a night babysitter

• Baby bathing.
• Preparing the child for sleep.
• Bed preparation.
• Hygiene procedures in the morning and evening.
• Baby care in the morning and during the night.
• Sometimes – feeding.

Part-time babysitter, babysitter for an hour0006

• Lessons and care for the baby at fixed hours. For example, in the evening, for several hours a day or at the time of the departure of the parents.
• Individual operating time. It may take three hours, or it may take several days.
• Pay hourly.

Responsibilities of a part time nanny

• Complete child care, in accordance with the goals and time for which she is invited.
• Under the condition of evening work – games, reading books, feeding dinner and getting ready for bed.
• Provided that babysitting services are needed for several days – baby care, including all necessary activities and procedures.

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Daily nanny, nanny for a day

Peculiarities of daily nanny work

• Working hours – around the clock.
• Usually such a nanny is needed for an extremely busy mother, or for a baby.
• Day off – by agreement.
• Work schedule – 2/2, 3/3, with a second daily nanny.

Duties of a daily nanny

• Complete round-the-clock care and babysitting.
• Living in a home where the child is located.

Live-in babysitter

Live-in babysitting features

• 24-hour stay next to the child.
• Accommodation in a room (house, apartment) provided by the baby’s parents.
• The time of the working day depends on the parents.
• Day off – a day or two during the week.
• The salary is usually daily.

Responsibilities of a live-in nanny

• Strict observance of the regime and daily routine, as well as its organization.
• Child nutrition and food preparation.
• Leisure activities of the child (recreation, recreational activities).
• Walks.
• Accompanying a baby to a doctor or on a holiday.
• Complete care day and night.
• Cleaning in the children’s room.

Nanny caregiver, nanny governess, visiting nanny, at home: pros and cons

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Nanny at home, visiting nanny, live-in nanny

This can be a person from an agency or a “friend of friends”. The schedule is negotiated in advance, child care is carried out right at your home.
Pros:

• No need to take the baby anywhere
• The child is in a familiar environment.
• The rhythm of his life does not change.

Cons:

• Expenses for the nanny’s salary, her travel to your house and meals.
• The presence of a stranger in the house in your absence.

Home to the nanny

Usually such a nanny raises the child herself and wants to combine upbringing with replenishment of the budget.
Pros:

• A nanny’s salary will cost less money than professional nannies.
• No need to pay for food and babysitting.
• The baby will not be bored if the nanny has her own child.

Cons:

• The road to the nanny and back will be burdensome for both you and the baby.
• Being with someone else’s aunt, and even in a strange place, is stressful for a child.
• A nanny who has her own children will not be able to pay due attention to your baby.
• As far as legal and medical aspects, you are in a losing position.
• Pedagogical and medical education for such a home-based nanny is a rarity.

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This nanny differs from the previous home nanny in that she has the appropriate license to provide educational services.

Pros:

• Finding a child among his peers.
• Easier learning of the right skills.
• The absence of a mother affects the child less severely.

Cons:

• The risk for the child to “pick up” any infection from other children (starting with SARS and ending with measles, rubella, etc.).
• From a psychological point of view: the presence of a child under three years old in kindergarten is not recommended.
• A nanny who takes care of several children at once will not be able to give the necessary attention to your child.

Nanny-governess

The duties of such a nanny, in addition to the complex of traditional services, also include teaching your child a foreign language, as well as vocational preparation for school. Such a nanny will cost more than others. The only negative is the cost of services.

Babysitter

Your good friend or friend acts as a babysitter.
Pluses:

• It is easier to entrust a child to a friend than to a stranger.
• There is no doubt that the child will be treated well and fed on time.
• As a rule, the payment of such a nanny is not even implied.

Cons:

• It will be very difficult to make a claim to a friend in case of a force majeure situation.

Nanny-grandmother by advertisement

Such a nanny is usually found through advertisements that you submit (post) or through acquaintances.

Pros:

• Nanny life experience.
• Increased level of responsibility and care.
• Lower fees compared to professional nannies.

Cons:

• It is very difficult for an elderly person to keep track of a moving child.
• If something happens to an elderly nanny (and health problems in old age, of course, are not ruled out), this can cause serious stress for the child. Not to mention the fact that in this case he remains left to himself.

Nanny – young neighbor, nanny teenager, nanny neighbor

Such nannies are popular abroad (baby-sitters). They work for two or three hours, looking after the baby in the absence of mom and dad. It is believed that the development of a child with such a young nanny is more active. One of the advantages is the low cost of services. As for the cons, the most important is the lack of proper experience. That is, a young nanny can do a lot, adore your child (and, as a rule, this adoration is mutual), understand household appliances and other necessary things, but may not notice that the baby fell unsuccessfully, that he had a fever, etc.

Where and how to find a nanny?

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No matter how urgently you need a nanny, take your time. Patiently choose until you understand – this is it. Still, you entrust the nanny not with the protection of your belongings, but with the most precious creature on earth – your baby. So where to look for it?

• As advertised.
  There are several options: post ads on poles and entrances of nearby houses, buy a newspaper or place them on the Internet. The cost of babysitting services will be inexpensive, and the agency will not have to pay. Minus: a stranger from the street in your house. That is, this nanny may turn out to be just a thief, a gunner, a lover of other people’s husbands, or even worse (we will not even consider this terrible option). Of course, you might get lucky. And according to your ad, a real modern Mary Poppins will call (sometimes strangers are closer than relatives), but it’s better not to risk it.
• Relatives, acquaintances and acquaintances of acquaintances.
  This “cry” is the fastest way to find a nanny. And the person who responds will most likely be old enough, experienced, and won’t take much money (or even won’t take it at all). Cons: whether you like it or not, but you will have to regularly listen to the “correct” opinion about the upbringing of your “bloon”, and all information about what is happening in your house will be available to all relatives and friends.
• Nanny from the agency.
  Fashionable, fast, reliable and expensive way. There is nowhere easier: one call to the agency, formulating your wishes, and … the nanny is already ringing at your door. There are many pluses: experience as a nanny, the ability to choose from hair color to the education and age of the nanny, and you can also choose prices for a nanny that suits you. But the most important thing is a thorough check of the staff in the agency. That is, you can be sure that they will not send you a person without education, a medical book and with a criminal record.

Interviewing a nanny – what questions to ask

Psychologists say that the first impression is the most important. In many ways, yes, although one can argue. What questions to ask a potential nanny:

1. So, for starters, you should pay attention to the clock . Punctuality is one of the indicators of human responsibility. Late even for an interview? Feel free to cross her off the list of candidates.
2. Appearance. High heels, miniskirts and war paint are just as unacceptable as slovenliness. In addition, you should pay attention to the expression of the nanny’s face at the meeting. Negative facial expressions, grimaces and obvious insincerity are a reason to say goodbye.
3. Experience and education. Looking for a babysitter? Medical education is required. Experience is the same. There is no need to talk about personal qualities, such as love for children.
4. Nanny’s health. Of course, the nanny must be healthy. A medical book is required. As well as the absence of such diseases as AIDS, HIV, psychiatric and skin-venereological diseases (require a certificate, test results). As for age and general physical condition, the nanny should have enough strength to care for an active mobile baby.
5. Former employers. It would not be superfluous to inquire about the reasons for parting with previous employers. Better yet, get their coordinates and talk in person.
6. Presence of children. If your nanny’s children have already grown up (and even better – they have grown up), then you will not have such problems as sudden sick leave and days off, as well as short absences during the day.
7. Nanny’s place of residence. The ideal situation is if the nanny lives close to you.
8. Spending time with a child. Ask how she usually spends time with her child. It is clear that the answer should not be limited to walking and feeding.
9. Bad habits. A nanny who has bad habits should not be allowed to take care of a child.

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Tricky Questions – How to Test a Nanny

Make no mistake when choosing a nanny!

• “How do you see the ideal child?”. In this case, calmness and obedience of the child is not the best answer. The kid should smile and enjoy life.
• “What is your favorite everyday meal?” . Fast food and dumplings – definitely not suitable. Fricasse of rabbit in wine sauce – too.
• “What will you do if the baby falls (hits, burns, etc.)?” . The answer should contain not only information about the provision of first aid, but also the assurance of the nanny that she will notify the parents of the injury.
• “Were there any mistakes in your practice?” . Everyone is wrong. The reaction to the answer depends on the sincerity of the nanny.
• “Which cartoons did your previous pupil like? “. The ideal nanny knows everything about the children being brought up.

Don’t forget to ask for your child’s opinion. If the baby, at the sight of the nanny, hides in horror in a corner and refuses to even greet her, then you can immediately say goodbye to the nanny.

How to behave with a nanny?

After you have decided on the choice of a nanny, the next step is to conclude an agreement. The contract stipulates all points, details and features of cooperation – from duties and work schedule to solving force majeure situations. Even if your nanny is not from the agency, and you found her yourself through an ad, you should conclude this contract.

• The first few days – the time of “grinding” to each other mother, nanny and baby. During this period of time, you can understand how the baby treats the nanny, how the nanny treats him, what methods the nanny uses in upbringing, whether he takes his duties responsibly.
• Teach your babysitter how to use your home appliances . Make a list of all the important little things that she needs to know about (malfunctions in the equipment, bad wiring, etc.).
• Leave all your contact information for the babysitter – phone numbers, work address, necessary emergency numbers, etc.
• Do not treat your nanny as a member of your family, and do not discuss your family matters in front of her and problems.

Nanny for a child. How to play it safe?

Unfortunately, even the most thorough check may not protect against human dishonesty. How to “lay straws” in order to feel more or less calm for your baby, left with a stranger?

• Periodically come home “suddenly” , and not after work, at the usual time. So you can see what exactly the nanny is doing, whether the child is left unattended in another room, whether he is cleanly dressed, whether his hands are washed, etc.
• Ask neighbors to watch your babysitter and baby if possible (this is usually possible during babysitting and baby walks). That is, to see how the nanny behaves with the child, how the baby reacts, what exactly they do on a walk.
• The child is the main “indicator” of the nanny’s conscientiousness. If the baby is happy, tidy, full, cheerful, rejoices at the nanny’s arrival, then everything is fine. If the baby becomes capricious, his condition and mood change, and in the morning he parted with you with a tantrum, you should understand the situation.
• Even if you completely trust the nanny, hidden camera and voice recorder will not interfere with you. From work, you can watch the actions of the nanny via the Internet (when installing a webcam). This equipment does not require serious financial investments, and you can install it yourself. To warn the nanny that she is “removed by a hidden camera”, or not, is a master’s business. But usually nannies who know about video control are more disciplined in their behavior.

And remember that a nanny is a mother’s helper, and nothing more. She will not be able to replace your baby’s mother .

Where to turn if there is no one to leave the child with during hospitalization – Moscow 24, 03/31/2020

The coronavirus epidemic continues to sweep across Russia. As of March 31, there are 2,337 infected people in the country, with the vast majority of them in Moscow. Some patients have mild COVID-19 and are allowed to be treated at home. However, most of the infected have to be sent to the hospital. And it may well happen that due to emergency hospitalization, minor family members will be left at home alone – without food, water and support. We tell how Moscow helps families where children, due to a number of circumstances, are left at home unattended.

Who needs help

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A memo on what to do if children are left unattended while parents are in the hospital was developed by lawyers from family centers in the capital. The algorithm of actions is not suitable for all cases: social services and law enforcement agencies will work with the “cuckoo mothers”.

The information published by the Department of Labor and Social Protection is intended primarily for single parent families who need emergency assistance with child care. And it applies not only to cases of hospitalization precisely because of COVID-19., the mechanism works with any hospitalization, even planned.

It may happen that a mother, father or guardian, raising a child alone, ends up in a hospital, which is especially important in modern realities. The child will need supervision and company – in the form of grandparents, other relatives or close friends of the family. This would be the best and least stressful option for the child.

However, help may not arrive immediately or may not be available at all due to various circumstances. You should not worry: social services will do everything possible not to leave the baby in trouble.

In case of emergency hospitalization

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If a child is left without a parent or guardian, he will not only be checked and fed: the baby will be provided with a temporary place of residence – in a family center, a center for promoting family education or a rehabilitation center. But it’s impossible to predict an emergency, and if the ambulance is already picking up a parent or guardian, you should do the following.

Notify the doctor

In case of an emergency admission, the parent or guardian must tell the primary care physician of the outpatient clinic or the attending physician of the hospital where they are being sent – the name, number and address of the facility. He must also notify that a minor child remains at the specified address.

Psychologists advise negotiating a password with a small child, under which he will not be afraid and will open the door to the appropriate services for assistance.

Notice to Guardians

This will no longer be a parent. After the call, the doctor himself must contact the territorial bodies of guardianship and guardianship, specialists from the department of social protection and tell about the situation in the family.

The further stay of the child will be determined by social security

After receiving the notification, social protection, together with the police, immediately arrives at the place so that the child does not remain alone for a long time. Already in the apartment, they determine the subsequent whereabouts of the minor for the time that his parent or guardian will be treated in the hospital. There are different options for referral:

• to a medical organization to the parent (if possible) or another, if the child himself also needs help;
• to a temporary residence institution – a family center, a family education support center or a rehabilitation center;
• to relatives for temporary care.

The current epidemiological situation is making its own adjustments. As part of preventing the spread of coronavirus, as well as providing timely assistance, today the child will first be admitted to the hospital and will undergo an appropriate examination, and only then, if everything is in order, will he go to a family center with an inpatient department – for constant supervision.

No one takes the child away

The intervention of social services in these circumstances does not mean that the child has been taken away from the parent. The guardian and the child can keep in touch by phone at all times. The parent will also be required to report on all movements of the minor. And as soon as he undergoes treatment and is discharged from the hospital, he will immediately be able to take the child home.

What to do during a planned hospitalization

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During a planned hospitalization, the mechanism for providing care for a child is slightly different. Notify the relevant authorities in advance and independently.

Contact the nearest family center

There are 30 family centers in Moscow – in each district of the capital. If you understand that you are going to be hospitalized or have a long trip on which you cannot take your child with you, and there is no one to leave him with, then contact one of the organizations. It is advisable to choose the nearest center.

You can also contact the hospital or the guardianship authorities with a request. They will help you find the right solution for your situation.

List of documents

Of course, the child will not be taken to the family center just like that. It will be necessary to provide his passport or birth certificate, the parent’s own passport. If we are talking about a guardian, he will need to show a document that allows him to represent the interests of the child.

You will also be asked for an application for the provision of social services, as well as a document confirming their need: a referral for hospitalization, a certificate from a doctor, a travel document, and so on.

Time for confirmation

Specialists will also need time to check all submitted documents, find out the situation in the family, confirm the reasons and circumstances for applying to the family center. Then they will set the time for which the child needs to go to the institution. And only after that the child will be able to move to the family center.

As in the case of emergency hospitalization, the parent will be able to safely communicate with his child. And as soon as the opportunity arises, take him home.

During the stay of a child in a family center, he/she is on state support, which includes six meals a day, clothes and shoes according to the season and age. Schoolchildren continue to attend classes, children have the opportunity to meet and communicate with their relatives. The institutions also organize a leisure program, and, if necessary, provide medical and psychological assistance.

Openness and constant communication

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Psychologist Pavel Zhavnerov, in an interview with Moscow 24, noted that for children, time apart from a parent, especially in case of emergency hospitalization, can become a serious stress – even if he remains under the care of relatives or close friends of the family. However, a parent can help the child survive this time without unnecessary nerves.

“To smooth the situation, first of all, make sure that everything is transparent and understandable. Explain to the child why you have to go to the hospital, how things are going with your health. He must clearly understand what is happening and how. And if in family center will confirm this information, the child will be calm: everything is fine,” the psychologist said.

Be sure to maintain constant contact with the child so that he knows: firstly, he was not abandoned, and secondly, everything is fine with the parent. If communication is constant, the child will trust the parent and be more calm about the situation.

Pavel Zhavnerov

psychologist

In addition, the specialist advised to discuss the moment of separation with the child in advance if the hospitalization is planned. Then the parent will be able to respond in advance to the largest number of questions that arise. And the child will be more calm about separation, as he will know everything about the reasons and the place where he will have to go.

“And then everything will depend on the child himself: how communicative and open he is, the easier it will be for him to survive this time,” the psychologist concluded.

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What to do if the husband does not help with the child?

Parental forums are full of women’s complaints about their husbands: he does not help with the child, does not get up at night, divides household chores into “men’s” and “women’s” and keeps waiting until the baby grows up to play football with him. We decided to talk about this with family counselor Nina Hoffman and found out that the situation needs to be considered from two sides. Many fathers simply do not write on the Internet about how they feel after the birth of a child. How to distribute responsibilities and make sure that there is peace and mutual assistance in the family, says the specialist.

What do you think: is the problem of “husband not helping with children” a global one or can such complaints be heard only from Russian mothers?

Of course, this problem exists not only in Russia. But in countries where a patriarchal approach to family relations is preserved, it is more tangible. Although the point here is not only in patriarchy, but in principle in the difference between the concepts of motherhood and fatherhood. Globally, motherhood and fatherhood are completely different things, no matter how we try to equate them today.

Functionally they can be compared. For example, in Israel, fathers are actively involved in childcare. But profoundly, motherhood and fatherhood are different. It is impossible to determine what is more important or less important. They are at different poles, it is not very correct to compare them, in my opinion.

The child grows for 9 months inside the mother: knows the timbre of her voice, smell, feels her nervous vibrations. The connection with the mother during the first few months is more significant. Mom is the first guide of the child into the world. And although the baby also knows the father, especially if the father was present at the birth and took the newborn in his arms, at first all this cannot be compared with contact with the mother.

At the first stage, the mother needs the father more than the child. Mom needs his support: feed, create good conditions. For the first months, a woman is immersed in feeding, caring for a baby. At this time, she needs her husband’s help more in everyday life and less in the context of communication with the child. Such care strengthens the bond between a man and a woman.

But it is precisely at this moment that most often a mother or mother-in-law comes to help a woman who has recently given birth, pushing her father aside. Maybe this is where all the problems begin?

There is nothing wrong with one woman helping another, it is a natural part of life. A mother or sister who has herself gone through childbearing may be better at caring for a new mother than a man. Nevertheless, during this period, it is important that it is the husband who is there, providing everything necessary for the mother and child.

It is best if, at least for the first 10 days after the birth of a baby, a man can take a vacation and stay at home with just the three of us, in order to understand how the life of the family has changed and get used to the new situation.

It is also important to prepare in advance: everyone should state their expectations from a partner for the first period after childbirth, it is even worth trying to write them down.

Fathers of newborns do this very often now. But why, after the first weeks spent together, do not all husbands get involved in caring for the child?

It is very important to understand what generally happens in a couple during this period. First, having a baby is a lot of stress. For all. There were two family members and suddenly there were three. And the third is a person with a huge number of needs. All habitual ways are collapsing, logistics is changing, responsibility and guilt for one’s parental inexperience appears.

Isn’t it at this moment that a man also begins to be jealous, demanding special attention from a woman and moving away from a child?

Each member of the family during this period should be tried to understand. The woman is completely immersed in caring for the baby. Husband and wife are deprived of intimacy for some time. And even after physical contact becomes possible, many women have a severe decrease in sexual desire due to fatigue, lack of sleep, sometimes due to an overabundance of tactile sensations. Kinesthetic women experience this especially painfully: when the child finally goes to bed, they want no one to touch them at all. And the man stays away.

Or, for example, in a co-sleeping situation, dad moves into another room on the sofa. A husband and wife do not have the opportunity not only to have sex, but simply to hug and stroke each other. This reinforces the emotional gap. Glances disappear, special words understandable only to two. Violated intimate space, which is an important basis for partnerships. It’s getting harder for people to get along.

Instead of two loving people, a couple “mother and child” appears, and somewhere on the side – dad. Men can interpret everything that happens as “they don’t need me anymore.”

Of course, I will make a reservation that we are talking about the average variant. Everything happens differently for everyone.

In such a situation, it is also very important to talk about your feelings – both for a man and a woman. Set aside time for this and talk about what points get in the way, what you would like to change, and come to an agreement. For example, if co-sleeping “expels” dad from the bed or even from the bedroom, this voice is also worth hearing, finding a compromise that suits everyone.

Of course, it is difficult for everyone, and everyone has different expectations, but the fundamental question remains: should a man and a woman be equally involved in the process of caring for a child?

I don’t really like the word “should”. “Must – must not” – does not work. Mom and dad each give their own – this is the key point. I believe that the role of a father in a child’s life is exceptional. The father is the gender model for boys and the opposite sex for girls. The role of the father is exclusive. She is mega-important, while being different from the role of a mother. The father cannot breastfeed the baby, and it may be more difficult for him to calm the baby at first, but the father is very important in the separation process. It is easier for him to let go of a child than for a mother.

I’m not just talking about the fact that children go to kindergarten easier with dads. I mean separation in the early stages. Mom not only has to feed the baby, she must begin to slowly let him go. Let’s take self-sleeping as an example. Mom knows that the child already knows how to do something, but it is more difficult for her to let him go. One thinks: “What if she starts crying? What if he can’t?” All these things are easier for dad. He can do it if given the opportunity. It is very important. And this gives the child self-confidence. Teaches him how to deal with difficulties. Dads often rage with children, throw them up, they, as a rule, react more calmly to falls and injuries.

Here it is important that mom trusts dad: try not to think that he does not care about the child’s feelings or that the child will fall and break his neck. Dad cares about the health and safety of the child, he just reacts to many things differently.

These are just examples, but if in general, it is not the same involvement that is important, but that everyone is involved in the process in their own way, so that both parents are always present in the life of the child and each gives him something of his own.

Good. But can dads change diapers at the same time? Here is a typical situation: the baby is crying, the mother says to her husband: “Change the diaper, please!”, the father replies: “Oh, I can’t, I can’t do it, you are doing everything better!” And what to do?

Of course it can. At first, mom also doesn’t always change diapers well, but since she has already changed dozens, she is more deft at it. Need practice. If dad says, “You’re better at this, I can’t,” and mom says, “Well, okay!”, she “cooperates” with her husband’s uncertainty and continues to do everything herself.

And if a mother hears “I’m not doing well” and tries to understand what is behind it, there are chances to change everything. For example, it may be behind this: “I’m scared, I’m afraid to hurt him!”. With this phrase, dad shows that he is waiting for approval and permission to try after all. And if at this moment a woman says: “Darling, you are so tender sometimes, I know. I am absolutely sure that you will not do anything bad to our child! And I need to take a shower, ”dad will do everything right, although not the first time.

Very often problems start when dad is not heard. Hearing a husband does not mean starting to study like a small child (second or eldest), but understanding that a man also has difficulties and needs that need to be accepted. And you need to do this at least so that the husband can also hear his wife.

That is, each of the parents still has their own area of ​​responsibility, but a woman does not need to fully take care of the child?

Skewed responsibility is not good for either side: neither mother nor father. The main thing here is interaction and trust. For example, mom went to the shower and hears – the child is yelling. She jumps out of the shower and rushes to “protect” the baby, turning to her father: “What are you doing? He cries all the time! Why can’t you do everything neater?” At this moment, it is important for a woman to realize that nothing terrible has happened to the child.

If a baby cries because of something that is unusual for him or because right now he wants to be with his mother, and not with his father, he will not have a psychological trauma from this. And there is no need to save from dad. Such a reaction of the mother will lead to the fact that the father will be even more insecure in his actions and will even more want to withdraw himself.

What can mom do? Firstly, to understand that she has hormones and not always adequate reactions to the crying of a child (and this is normal!). Well, if the husband understands this too. It is imperative to talk about this. Secondly, try not to criticize your husband, because next time he will have less desire to try to do the same. Thirdly, it is worth involving the husband even before the birth in preparation.

For example, you can reconsider the distribution of responsibilities, make lists of who wants to and can do what. You can also agree on the age at which the child’s father is ready to stay alone with him so that the mother can “breathe” a little (then by this time it is necessary to accustom the baby to a bottle or express milk if the child is only breastfed). If mom wants to go out in the evenings, then it is necessary that by this time the baby can fall asleep not only at the breast, then dad will also have the opportunity to put him down. You need to go through specific examples and make specific decisions. But the main thing is to remove criticism.

Criticism is generally not constructive in relationships, especially if the older generation also joins in.

Yes, there should be no criticism from relatives either. It is important to discuss this moment with grandmothers. For example: “Mom, I am very glad for your help, but please do not force your husband out. It is important for me that he learns to do everything himself! In no case, please, do not take the child from his hands when he takes it. Dads have an initiative, but sometimes they just stop it. A father with a child must be given time together. Show and emphasize that the child is common.

But something will help to establish intra-family communication?

Most problems can be solved with words. For example, a mother is alone with her baby all day. She just dreams that someone will replace her. Maybe she thinks about it all day. She is tired, she has no more strength.

But dad, who comes home from work in the evening, is also tired. He enters the house and without warning receives the child in his arms. Without dinner and minimal rest. This is where the complete misunderstanding begins on both sides. The problem can be solved with words. Everything needs to be negotiated.

For example, when a husband is driving home from work, a wife might say how she feels and what she expects from him: “Today was a hard day! I am waiting for you to hand over the child. Get ready: you will come, wash your hands and I will give it to you!”. A man, at least internally, will be ready for what awaits him. Or he will tell his wife why he is not ready to take the baby right away (perhaps he also had a hard day). It is important that parents can agree, discuss what is happening and understand each other.

To the question of what needs to be discussed in advance. What do you think it is necessary to say before the birth of children?

First of all, you need to say the fundamental points: who and how sees his contribution to the upbringing and care of children. People generally don’t talk much about it, but in vain! It is important to talk about approaches to education, what kind of parent does each of the couple see themselves as? Does the future husband want to participate in the preparation for childbirth, will he be present at the birth? How he sees the life and financial support of the family after the birth of children. This is not a questionnaire, but an agreement on expectations, an attempt to understand what will happen next.

It seems to a man and a woman that love will solve all problems, but this is not so. In such conversations, you can also voice your fears and concerns. In general, before the birth of children, you need to talk as much as possible about what awaits a married couple. And try to understand what everyone can count on.

Why do you think it is difficult for women to say, “Help me with the baby!” and ask for something specific?

It is important to learn how to talk about your feelings. We are all bad at this, but it is important. Understand what you want. Dialogue works best in any pair. At the first stages, it is best for a mother to deal only with a child and understand that help from loved ones is most needed in everyday life. But the point is that we keep our expectations to ourselves and wait for everything to resolve itself. Many women get offended if they have to beg. But we still don’t have telepathy, so it’s okay to ask. I wish it was not necessary to ask, but there is nothing wrong with asking. Universal way: speak. Nothing better has come up yet.

The family is a system in which every part of it is important. Everyone is responsible for making sure their part of the system works well. The main thing is to see the situation through the eyes of a loved one. Understand what is behind “I don’t want, I won’t.” It is important to hear the motives of actions, to understand why a person behaves this way and not otherwise. Behind the cliche “a man should not take care of a child, because this is a woman’s business” can be both a personal story and problems coming from childhood. All this can be learned by talking to each other. And at the same time, everyone can and should take their share of responsibility without blaming each other. If a man is afraid to approach a child, it is his responsibility to declare this. And if a woman feels that she is already on the verge, her responsibility is to say it out loud.

To be honest, I get the feeling that everything has come down on women again. It is also quite difficult for a tired, tortured mother to figure out exactly how she should turn to her husband for help so as not to hurt him. What could you say to mothers?

It is very important to understand: I do not mean that the responsibility for everything that happens lies only with the woman. I emphasize that everyone is responsible for their part. Yes, the period is very difficult for the whole family, and especially for young mothers. Therefore, it is especially important to listen to yourself, understand and articulate your needs and be able to voice them to your husband. Often we are so absorbed in the child that we do not see ourselves or our husband behind the worries. I strongly advise all young mothers to take care of themselves and their needs first of all: the child first of all needs a mother, and the better she feels emotionally and physically, the child will be calmer. If mom does well, everyone will win, and first of all, the closest people – the family!

If you want to ask Nina any questions about raising children or relationships with a partner, you can write to her personally.

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JSC “Medical Initiative” – ​​Caring for a sick child

What to do when the temperature rises?

The most important thing is bed and drinking modes. With a high temperature (above 38.5), it is important to limit the activity of the child, as running, cycling and other physical activities lead to an increase in temperature. First of all, the baby should be undressed to a T-shirt and underpants, while it is advisable to use cotton clothes, cover with a light sheet, and in case of chills, with a warm blanket until the chills, reddening of the skin or warming stop.

To keep the baby in bed, you need to spend time with him in an interesting way, for example, tell a story or turn on music. It should be remembered that at a high temperature, visual load is undesirable for a child (watching TV, playing on a console or computer, drawing, etc.).

As a rule, strict bed rest, in which only the kitchen and the toilet can be visited, is prescribed to children extremely rarely and for a short time, for example, with tonsillitis, scarlet fever, severe pneumonia.

From the moment of normalization of temperature or subfebrile (37.5-38) bed rest can be canceled, but it is desirable that the child rest or sleep during the day.

High temperatures require drinking regime . A child should be given 1-1. 5-2 liters of liquid per day (depending on age), mainly water or tea (it doesn’t matter if it’s black, green or herbal, with sugar or lemon). It is better to exclude juice in the first days of the illness, since appetite disappears at a temperature, and juice stimulates the production of digestive enzymes, thereby irritating the digestive tract mucosa, which can cause heartburn and discomfort. In addition, juices can stimulate motility and cause diarrhea, some of them (citrus, multifruit, pomegranate, carrot) can provoke allergies, which manifests itself in the form of various rashes. If the child asks for juice, then you should limit yourself to one glass a day after meals. Dried fruit compote (apples, pears, cherries, dried apricots, raisins), mono or a mixture, will be useful at high temperatures, but it should be borne in mind that prunes and dried apricots cause loosening of the stool, and the pear fixes this process. During the period of illness, some prepare fruit drinks from cranberries and (or) lingonberries. Remember that when using them, you should limit yourself to 1-2 glasses a day so as not to lose a lot of fluid, because fruit drinks have a diuretic effect, which in turn can lead to intensive elimination of antibiotics or other important drugs, as well as reduce them concentration in the blood and, as a result, reduce the effect of treatment. In addition, fruit drinks can contribute to increased formation of salts in the urine.

Drinking plenty of water helps to lower the temperature. With it, sweating increases, urination becomes more frequent (viruses, microbes, toxins and toxins are excreted in the urine). By the way, antipyretics “do not work well”, because as a result of their use the temperature does not decrease (or only a short-term effect can be achieved), most often due to the fact that the child refuses to drink water during illness. This is extremely important, because the body does not give up the water that it needs at a high temperature.

How to take an antipyretic correctly?

Antipyretic drugs , mainly paracetamol (efferalgan, paracet, panadol, cefecon, Tylenol) and ibufen (ibuprofen, nurofen, MIG 400), have both anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, but have a number of side effects (in including toxic). This should be remembered and applied correctly: no more than 4 times a day, after 6 hours, if possible after a meal, while drinking enough water. It is best to alternate antipyretic drugs (if you used paracetamol this month, then it is better to use ibufen next month, or change medicines every other day). Many believe that paracetamol does not help. This is primarily due to the dosage, which must be checked with the doctor. In addition, antipyretic should be taken only at temperatures above 38.5-39in the first three days of ARI illness, since taking these drugs at a lower temperature stops the production of its own interferon, lysozyme and turns off other immunity mechanisms, which sometimes contributes to the development of complications. Children under one year of age who are under the supervision of a neurologist and who have a history of seizures or recent traumatic brain injury should be given antipyretic at a temperature of 37.5. In addition, the antipyretic can also be taken at a low temperature, if the child does not tolerate it well (severe lethargy, headache), then in this case it is better to reduce the dose.

Can I take aspirin?

Do not give aspirin against the background of fever to children under 12 years of age with influenza, measles, chicken pox, as Reye’s syndrome (acute toxic damage to the liver and brain, sometimes fatal) may develop.

What about Coldrex, Fervex, ORVIcold?

These are combined preparations containing paracetamol, most of which can be used in children from 6-7 years of age, preferably in cases where high fever is combined with severe catarrhal symptoms (for example, runny nose, nasal congestion). Children are better off using a single drug due to the low risk of developing allergies and less likely to stress the liver.

It is necessary to remember and know about physical methods of cooling

They can only be used for pink fever (skin is pink, moist, hot to the touch). The room should be cool, the air temperature should be 20-22 degrees for the best heat transfer process. You can use a fan, but you should act carefully, as in children, cold air currents cause discomfort, crying. It is easier and more convenient to wipe the body with a napkin moistened with cool water, or apply a vinegar wrap (1 tablespoon 9% vinegar per 1 liter of warm water), in children of school age – wiping with vodka or alcohol diluted with water 1: 1. These procedures must be carried out 4-5 times, which usually leads to a decrease in temperature by 0.5-1 degrees. The use of a general bath (10-15 minutes) with warm water is very effective. The water temperature should be 2-3 degrees lower than body temperature (for example, 38 at 40). The well-being and mood of the child after such a procedure improves before our eyes.

In case of white fever, physical cooling methods are contraindicated. The patient should be wrapped up, a heating pad can be applied to the legs and a hot drink and papaverine or no-shpu should be given (the dose depends on age), and at a temperature of 39and above – make a lytic mixture or call an ambulance. .

Medical sector specialist Erofeeva