Finding a baby sitter in Mumbai is nothing short of hunting down a job. Be
clear about what you want, do a bit of homework and begin your search early. If
you stay in a big city, four to six months from the time you need will not be
too soon because the slots fill up faster than you can think. So here’s a few
steps to follow.
1 Set your priorities
Do you need a babysitter who resides near
your home? Or, would it be more convenient for you to hire a nanny for just a
few hours every day? These are the basic yet some of the most important things
that you must decide before you go ahead with your quest. Other than that you
should also keep your budget in mind while approaching a babysitter or any
agency that can provide you with one.
2 Make a research
While looking for a babysitter most people
go to their family and friends for reference. But not everyone is lucky enough
to find a suitable baby caretaker
for their newborn. However, now some agencies are offering nannies who are
trustworthy and caring. You can find a number of such agencies online. Make a
list of some accredited places closer to your location. Collect their phone
numbers or book an appointment with them online and try to get information
about their services. But make sure whether they are registered and quick to
respond. You can also check client reviews on their websites to get a better
idea about the reputation of the center.
3 Check references
Word-of-mouth is a powerful tool for the
conviction of people. So if you have heard good things about any centre,
consider talking to other parents there. You can also watch the rating of its
website and read about client satisfaction.
4 Take an interview
Initially you can ask a few necessary
questions on the phone about infant care services. But that’s not all. To get all the details you must visit the
place and meet the director and the staff. In a personal interview, you can
discuss with the care provider about the kind of service you need for your
child and fix schedule and fees then. You can also talk on childrearing topics
like feeding, sleeping and discipline. Find out about the centre’s policies
about charges and replacement. Overall consider your gut feeling on what the
director and the staff say.
However, keep one thing in mind- while you
are in a personal interview with the baby care provider try to check how much
the person is careful about hygiene and safety. Babysitters with years of
experience are more knowledgeable about babies. So try to know whether the
person you are choosing is well experienced and trustable. Children prefer
consistency and they need to build up strong bond with their caretakers. So you
would not want your babysitters to just come and go.
5 Test on trial
Some agencies are now going a step ahead to
ensure best results of their services. So, they are offering trial period term.
According to this term, a babysitter whom you have hired will be on trial for
two days. During this time, you can decide if you want to confirm the
recruitment or not. This enables a parent to check if the kid is comfortable
with the new person and how their interaction goes.
