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Sitters in a pinch. Professional baby-sitting agencies like Parents in
a Pinch in Brookline or Nanny Poppins
Inc. in Woburn provide services
ranging from live-in nannies to shortterm
baby sitters and will even provide
backup sitters at a moment’s
notice. Most agencies require registration
and placement fees in addition
to the sitter’s hourly pay.
Word of mouth. Ask friends, family
members, neighbors, and co-workers
about dependable baby sitters. Of
course, some people may be unwilling
to share their finds.
New in town? If you are new to an
area, local Newcomers Clubs,
newcomersclub.com, often sponsor
baby-sitting co-ops and provide
information on local childcare resources.
You can also browse babysitting
resources and connect with
other parents by joining a local family
network such as FamilyZip.com.
Grade a sitter. Call your local recreation
department. Many towns offer
baby-sitting classes for local teens
and some even keep lists of teens
that have passed the class.
Ask the doc. Browse the bulletin
board or ask the nurses at your
pediatrician’s office for a list of local,
recommended baby sitters.
SOURCES: Bay State Parent magazine, BostonCentral.com,
International Nanny Association, SitterCity.com
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