https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:37:04 +0000 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:51:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21242 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=502089&title=babysitter#502089 Author: chonny
Subject: 21242
Posted: 27 September 2008 at 6:51pm

that certainly makes a difference if the person doesnt need to put the kids to bed. depending who you ask some people will be happy for a flat rate, others wouldn't be. but that all comes down to who they are, what you need them to do, & how late you will be. (this is coming from me being a qualified nanny & having heaps of babysitting clients)]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:51:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=502089&title=babysitter#502089 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=502041&title=babysitter#502041 Author: busymum
Subject: 21242
Posted: 27 September 2008 at 5:48pm

Yea I'd go with the evening rate too - such as, we expect to be back by 10pm does $30 sound ok? Or whatever amount you decide.

I don't like to stretch the budget too far for babysitting otherwise I know it won't keep on happening. It's hard to drop a rate after you've started!! That said, we often do well with rellies or friends who are happy for babysit swaps or just to use our internet/DVD player etc.

Whenever we go out though, the youngest is already in bed and the older ones usually are too.

Edited by busymum]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:48:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=502041&title=babysitter#502041 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=502007&title=babysitter#502007 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 21242
Posted: 27 September 2008 at 4:38pm

Id probably pay a flat rate rather than an hourly rate but Id make sure it was fair to both the sitter and myself.

for eg I might pay them $40 for the evening but would make sure I was home at a reasonable hour so I might be out from say 6pm to 10pm.

I think if I was paying an hourly rate I would be too busy looking the clock and not able to enjoy myself]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:38:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=502007&title=babysitter#502007 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501992&title=babysitter#501992 Author: chonny
Subject: 21242
Posted: 27 September 2008 at 4:24pm

when friends of mine babysat V when he was younger i always made them dinner as they never took any money. They always appreciate that.]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:24:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501992&title=babysitter#501992 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501987&title=babysitter#501987 Author: katie1
Subject: 21242
Posted: 27 September 2008 at 4:20pm

Was going to say the same.
If we use a friend or family member we usually buy them dinner and a DVD to watch or sometimes give them a gift instead of money (as they don't want paid)
We have a couple of people we do a swap with. ie then you babysit for them one night.]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:20:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501987&title=babysitter#501987 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501983&title=babysitter#501983 Author: chonny
Subject: 21242
Posted: 27 September 2008 at 4:16pm

depends on the age of the person & their experience but usually $10-$15/hour]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:16:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501983&title=babysitter#501983 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501942&title=babysitter#501942 Author: Alanismum
Subject: 21242
Posted: 27 September 2008 at 3:26pm

How much do you pay for an hour of babysitting?]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:26:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21242&PID=501942&title=babysitter#501942