Recommendations for Part Time Nanny

Hey! I totally get it, ad hoc help is a lifesaver when you need the flexibility. From what I've heard around, most people are paying somewhere in the $15, 20/hour range for part-time nannies, depending on the timing and area, so that's a good ballpark to work with. A few mums I know have had good experiences finding sitters through apps that let you filter by location and availability, you can usually see profiles and rates pretty quickly, which helps when you're just looking for someone on an as-needed basis rather than a full-time commitment. The key thing people mention is checking references carefully and maybe doing a trial run first, especially if it's just ad hoc, so you know your kid is comfortable with them before you really need them. I'll be honest though, turnover can be a bit high with ad hoc arrangements, so it's worth building a small roster of 2, 3 reliable people if you can, rather than relying on just one. That way if someone isn't available, you're not stuck!