Babysitters - Three tips from our best babysitters

Three tips from our best babysitters

On Yepstr we continuously have a very close dialogue with our babysitters to understand the challenges they face in new assignments. Here we have collected some of their best tips for how you as a parent can give your babysitter the best conditions to do a good job!

Tea's tip - speak clearly and say what you want!

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Tea[/caption]Many babysitters experience that parents can go and get annoyed at things without saying… and then once they do, it becomes like an explosion or unnecessary condescension.A good babysitter does everything to make you feel satisfied and safe. The clearer and the earlier the better. If you care very much that everything is washed and clean - then say so!

"I can not guess exactly how every family wants it - everyone is different! If you tell me, I'll do my best, of course" - Tea Stjärne

Tilda's tips - the practical list

As a parent, you know your child inside and out and most things go automatically. This is definitely not the case for your new babysitter. They come with a completely blank paper and must quickly familiarize themselves with several years of experience.Therefore, take some extra time in peace and quiet and just think about what would have been good for your new babysitter to know and write this down on a piece of paper. This can usually take some time, so feel free to set aside at least half an hour.

Here are some common things our babysitter Tilda Barkselius came across:- Important telephone numbers (including the nearest adult in the area)- Allergies, hypersensitivity- Address for preschool / leisure etc.- Food preferences- If and where there are patches or a medicine box- Special night items such as stuffed animals or blankets that must be on hand- Instructions for how induction hobs / stoves / ovens / microwaves work- Port code / alarm code- Other technical equipment such as TV, wifi, video games, computer etc.- Other important info (eg ADHD / epilepsy management etc.)

With a good list, you at least have something to start from. Then, of course, it will grow and change over time. - Tilda Barkselius

Alma's tip - schedule with holding times

As early as possible (preferably before the babysitter even comes for an interview), it is good if the family writes down their holding times and routines that you give to the babysitter and attaches a copy to the refrigerator.With this schedule, you help the babysitter quickly get into your routines, which gives everyone a feeling of security and stability. Many children may find it a little difficult to be left with a new person - but if the routines are the same, it is much faster to feel safe.If possible, give time for play and adventure as well - that's a big plus for many babysitters.

"You get so happy yourself when you see how incredibly happy the children become when they get to experience something new" - Alma Nording

If you are looking for tips on how to interview your babysitters, we have more tips on our blog, alternatively in the spring website!Lycka till!Team Yepstr