Not a regular gig. Just the average 4 hour night out once in a while. We have never used a babysitter and my little one is turning 3 soon. About time, right?
2006-07-08 06:54:36 · 51 answers · asked by kittieciao 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I advise my daughters not to babysit for anything less than $5 per hour for the first child, and $3 an hour for each child after that...
two kids $8 per hour
three kids $11 per hour
four kids $14 per hour.
also they are not to babysit any child with special needs or any child under two, in this way they are not expected to do more than they are reasonably capapble of doing.
2006-07-21 18:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Not a regular gig. Just the average 4 hour night out once in a while. We have never used a babysitter and my little one is turning 3 soon. About time, right?
2015-08-16 22:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, talk about inflation. I can't believe some of these posts are saying $10 an hour. When I was a teenager, I was lucky to get $5 an hour unless of course it was from my regulars.
I would say that if you are going to be gone for 4 hours, then $20 dollars is reasonable. If she does dishes or prepares meals, then maybe $25, but no more than that. I have a girl who babysits for my almost 3 year old and she is thrilled with $20 a night.
Anyway, whatever you decide, be sure to talk to her parents and have her come a little early so that you can show her everything and she knows what to do in case of an emergency. Good Luck.
2006-07-21 19:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$20. Especially if you offer to feed her dinner and you don't expect her to do anything but watch, play with, and maybe put your toddler to bed.
My children are 2 and 1 and I'm going to wait to leave them w/someone too. What I plan to do is get someone with LOTS of babysitting experience. If you live in a friendly neighborhood, ask the other parents who they use and what they pay.
If you pay too little, the babysitter probably won't come back. A teenager will let you know or let her parents know if the gig wasn't worth the money, if you paid her great, and if she'll work for you again!
Have fun!
2006-07-08 07:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep just the right time to get a babysitter and good babysitters cost a lot of money maybe $6.00 an hour American here in Canada that's about the cost to hire a good babysitter. Of course I could be wrong with my figures if so best to talk to several babysitters and ask them how much they charges and always get references.
2006-07-08 15:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by Gail M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babysitting Rates For Teenagers
2016-11-07 22:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were needing a babysitter I would probably pay a minimum of $6 hour but that depends on where you live as well. And BTW, is it society's opinion that you base your decisions about raising your child on? You might want to rethink that if it is...Society isn't turning out very good results.
You aren't expected to NEED to be away from your child....
2006-07-21 20:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by ~Me~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think $20 should do unless the babysitter will mostly just be there after the baby goes to sleep then I would say like $10
2006-07-19 06:09:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that's expensive!! When I was a teenager I got paid $2-$3 an hour and that was only 10-12 years ago. $10 an hour is way expensive you must be from california or something. I think $5 an hour would be fine.
2006-07-08 08:01:15 · answer #9 · answered by moonbaby279 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way, a happy babysitter will make a happy child that is watched over and cared for as if the child were their own.. a babysitter that feels shorted may be less attentive or caring.. You know??
2006-07-08 07:01:06 · answer #10 · answered by xjujijimex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What price would you put on your child's welfare? What are your expectations for the caregiver? What price would you pay for your own peace-of-mind? I would suggest $20-$40 for a night out with your spouse. However, ask other couples in your area for advice and recommendations. I would counsel you not to hire anyone younger than sixteen to care for your 2-year old. Make sure she knows CPR and First Aid and she enjoys spending time with toddlers. I've found young people who volunteer or who work in childcare programs to be very responsible babysitters. In general, they've received the above training and are eager to make some extra money outside their regular job doing something they already enjoy. Talk to childcare directors in your area about young people they might recommend.
2006-07-17 19:52:04 · answer #11 · answered by metimoteo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋