59 Reasons to hire a babysitter

When you calculate the cost of raising children, nannies may seem, like a more expensive option compared to kindergartens/cribs or family care, but there are plenty of intangible benefits worth considering.
Why could it be worth the extra cost?
The real value that a nanny will bring to your family:
The babysitter offers convenience, as a reliable and trained professional to take care of the children in your home and it is good for everyone to work for the same purpose. “The nanny is part of the team with parents to ensure the children's overall wellbeing.”
Many families say the relationship with their babysitter is something they value, even long after their children are older.“With our nanny, we quickly discovered how wonderful it is for us to have someone become part of our family,” “It's like having a third parent.”

Here are 59 reasons to hire a babysitter that may make sense to your family:

1. Your nanny works from your home, so it's very convenient.
2. Your children sleep in their own beds.
3. Your nanny can plan her schedule for the day according to the needs of the children and her skills and commitments
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4. not need to worry about whether to make a strict allocation of your time to make or drop off commitments, you make the schedule and take advantage of flexibility.
5. Your children eat familiar foods.
6. You do not need to make and pack lunches.
7. If you hire a nanny to live in your home, you have even more flexibility.
8. Nannies make their careers from your recommendations and will look for developmental and stimulating activities tailored to the individual needs of your children.
9. Your children can play outside as long as you want them to be.
10. If you have multiple children, it might be cheaper to hire a nanny than sending them all to a kindergarten/nursery.
11. Your children's day is tailored to their energy levels, moods and specific needs.
12. If you have a child with special needs, it could use more personal attention.
13. If you have to drive to work in bad weather, you know that your children are safe at home and you don't need to worry.
14. If you're sick with the flu, someone else is there to watch your children.
15. Your children play with their own toys.
16. Someone else, not you, can pick up the children's toys— until he teaches them to make themselves, of course!
17. Your child receives regular and consistent attention.
18. You can focus on your work calmly knowing more about the planned day and that any infection/flu won't make you go home.
19. If you only need childcare while they are on summer holidays, a summer nanny can be a great alternative to a camp/summer school.
20. Morning chaos has been (mostly) eliminated.
21. Your nanny after school can help your kids with homework, so you can focus on spending quality time with them when you get home.
22. If you work at night, you can hire a nanny to watch your children.
23. You will not receive a call to pick up your child from kindergarten/nursery when they are not feeling well.
24. Your children will get social interaction, but it can be better organized and planned based on their needs.
25. Your children leave school at 15:00, but your working day ends at 5:00.A nanny after school can help you cover the extra time.
26. If your children have a chronic condition that makes them more sensitive to catching a virus, your home offers more protection than kindergarten/nursery.
27. If your child does not get along with another in a nursery, he will not have to spend every day in the same environment.
28. The nanny can clean your house while the children are asleep or are at school (although you have to pay her extra).
29. If your child wants to take guitar/language lessons or other outside school activities, a nanny can take him.
30. When your child is sick for several days, you will not be obliged to pay for kindergarten/nursery fees and have to leave a hospital to stay at home with your child.
31. If your newborn does not sleep at night and it affects your quality of life, you can hire a night nanny to help you.
32. Your nanny gives each child in your family individual attention.
33. If you work only a few days a week or in shifts hiring a nanny hourly, it can be the most economical option.
34. If your child develops something new - whether it's a new talent or a new skill - your nanny will notice and be able to adapt her care and activities to take care of it.
35. Your children build a close relationship with another adult who loves them.
36. If your kids craze a lot and get dirty by noon, they may have a non-planned bath to wash the chocolate and cheese off their hair.
37. Your home is under control when you walk through the door.
38. You can work with your nanny to achieve your family goals.
39. Families decide how the nanny works with children, not the other way around.
40. You can find a nanny who is fluent in a well-defined language that you want your kids to learn.
41. Nanny doesn't mind playing with the kids all day at different games.
42. You can receive regular texts and photos, from everyday moments.
43. When your child says something intimidating, only the nanny will hear it.
44. The nanny knows your kids almost as well as you do, because she's with them all day.
45. It can take them to places you don't like, like the zoo or that really favorite place to play kids that you try not to think about.
46. You can take the nanny on vacation with you.
47. A nanny can help plan and prepare dinner.
48. Your nanny can notify all grandparents about the new stages of developing children, so they won't wait for you to call them.
49. Usually nannies stay quite long with one family, so that children adapt to new relationships less.
50. It will get to know you and learn the types of decisions you would make for children, creating fewer inconsistencies.
51. If you travel frequently on business trips, the nanny can help you fill in the gaps in care while you're away.
52. The wonderful relationship that family and nanny have built over the years are invaluable.
53. It will not only notice when you are missing something you need, such as toilet paper or soap, but can pick them up for you from the grocery store.
54. Your nanny will quickly notice unusual behaviors, such as new anxiety or sleep problems, that could indicate that something needs attention.
55. Your nanny becomes another trusted adult in your child's circle.
56. It can handle the laundry of children - one less obligation for you.
57. A nanny who has worked with other families brings with her a wealth of experience and know-how about raising children.
58. Most likely, your nanny has gone through various trainings and knows all the tricks to be successful.
59. The nanny loves your children just as much as you and will do everything in her power to make them happy, healthy and secure.