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Excellent and reliable as always !

Babysitting

$175

Excellent support !

Babysitting

$210

Polite and friendly. Will definitely use again!

Babysitter

$25

Always reliable

Babysitting

$45

Excellent- very reliable

Babysitting

$210

Lauren was so good with my 2 kids. They had an absolute ball. Would definitely book again. Thank you Lauren

Babysitter

$150

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$90

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Top Babysitters related questions

A babysitter’s primary role is to care for children and look after their basic needs, like meals, hygiene, and settling for naps. Outside of that, if there’s time, your babysitter may help with chores like folding the washing, picking up toys, and even preparing dinner.
Babysitters need to be reliable, good with children, patient, responsible, responsive, and caring. Ideally, they’ll have experience and qualifications in CPR, First Aid, and childcare or education.
A nanny offers a type of babysitting service that’s usually longer-term (for example, 3 days a week, ongoing). While babysitting usually refers to shorter periods of time or less regular childcare.
The best way to find a babysitter you can rely on is to check their ratings and reviews. Look for comments like “on time”, “great with kids”, and “will hire again”.
You can easily find a babysitter near you by posting your task on Airtasker. You’ll hear from available sitters so you can choose a top-rated local babysitter who’s the perfect match for your family.
The cost of babysitting usually starts at around $20 per hour. But costs usually vary depending on the length of your babysitting session, the time of day, the number of kids, and your location.
For certain types of tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licenses for babysitting that may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

What do babysitting services include?

Babysitting services include several tasks such as changing the diaper, preparing the baby’s meals and feeding them, ensuring they take their afternoon nap. If specified, and other services like administering any medication as necessary, bathing them and putting a new change of clothes on them as needed.

Diaper Changing

The babysitter disposes soiled diapers and changes them with new ones. Any cleaning and disinfecting of the baby will be done as well before fitting a fresh diaper. Babysitters will also perform any clean up as necessary if the baby left any messes. Be sure to provide the needed cleaning equipment as well as disinfectant, baby soap and detergent.

Preparing and Feeding Meals

Should the babysitter’s hours reach any feeding times, babysitters will prepare meals and patiently feed your babies. Be sure to have the appropriate food ready for them to prepare and feed to your babies. Babysitters will disinfect baby bottles and prepare formula and prepare the cutlery and flatware before proceeding to feed your bundles of joy. Cleanup after feeding is also part of the service, and the utensils, flatware and bottles will be put away. 

Playtime with your Babies

Before taking your babies to their cribs or beds for naptime, some babysitters may engage your babies in a short play session. Babysitters can place them in their play crib and play with them using their favourite toys. If your children are toddlers, the babysitter can engage them in simple games using their toys and even read them a story to prepare them for naptime.  

Preparing for Naptime

Babysitters will take your baby to their cribs or beds for naptime at the time you specify. They will patiently rock or lull them to sleep and ensure they are safely tucked in. You can provide some items to help your babies sleep, like a music box or mobile that plays a soft lullaby. Babysitters will remain with your baby as they nap and periodically check on them. Should they rouse from the nap due to a wet diaper, the babysitter will change their diapers straight away.

Other Services

Other babysitting services can include bathing and changing the clothes of your babies as necessary. If they have any medications, the babysitter can administer these to them. Be sure to advise them of the dosage and have their medications ready. Some babysitters may offer to buy the baby food or formula for their meal times during the day if you’ve run out of these items.

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One off babysitting job

$10

Taigum QLD 4018, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

One off babysitting from 6pm to 11:30 Must have blue card, driver’s license for after school care pick up. I need someone to look my boy until I finish work. If this works out then I can make it on going/casual babysitting sessions

Babysitting

$90

Hawker ACT, Australia

15th Oct 2024

Babysitting and light cleaning service - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JA74Y334EXPPHH3PWKF8M01N

Roan is consistently helpful

I need babysitter services

$20

Epping VIC 3076, Australia

6th Sep 2024

I need my 7 year old son picked up from his primary school & taken home which is 230 metres from my home.

Babysitting

$125

Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

14th Aug 2024

Babysitting for your child. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01J580VWNQJKYBWQHXPSVNJA8T

Thanks a lot for help

Babysitter

$200

Bonny Hills NSW, Australia

14th Aug 2024

Looking for a babysitter we can use occasionally when required

Babysitting 2yo quality play 7pm-8pm chatswood 1hr weekdays

$25

查茨伍德 NSW, 澳大利亚

19th Jul 2024

Experienced with toddler Good at entertaining toddler Childcare experience preferred Fun loving person needed Female only 2yo toddler

Babysitting

$90

Hawker ACT, Australia

1st Jul 2024

Babysitting and light cleaning service - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01J1PEG543E9CBPSMBDHVP2DD4

Roan is super helpful

Babysitting at night

$5

Mickleham VIC, Australia

25th Jun 2024

Looking for a reliable and experienced baby sitter Tuesdays and Saturdays 8pm onwards. We have 7 years old twins and 3 year old, we usually put the kids before we head out or they might be ready for bed. We would like someone to keep the kids occupied wether it’s playing games or drawings etc before they go to bed.

Babysitting

$220

Craigieburn VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2024

I’m looking full time nanny Thursday Friday

Babysitter - ongoing

$40

Morningside QLD, Australia

27th Apr 2024

We are looking for an ongoing babysitter for our almost 4yo son. He is a happy, fast growing, very active, superhero loving, little man. We are busy young business owners that don’t have a lot of local family to help out if we ever want to go on a date or a quick night away locally. Or for even a few hours at home in the afternoon for work changeover. We are flexible, looking for the right fit. Someone that will play with our son and keep him entertained, not glued to their phone. Preferably someone with daycare or babysitting experience. Must be ok with dogs - we have 2 little French bulldogs that live inside and love being around our son, they are happy, friendly and loving dogs. This would be ongoing weekly and flexible to work out hours. - Due date: Flexible

Babysitting

$25

Mitchell Park SA, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Seeking babysitter for an 9 year old and a 13 year old casually for Friday or Saturdays nights approx once a month. Must have references

Chatswood babysitter weekends

$25

Chatswood 新南威尔士州澳大利亚

9th Apr 2024

Toddler babysitting Play Female only

Babysitting

$250

Bilinga QLD, Australia

2nd Apr 2024

Babysitting three young children age 1-4 while I work from home. Includes changing nappies, making bottles, playing together, cleaning up after meals. 10am - 6pm

Babysitting

$90

Eglinton WA, Australia

12th Mar 2024

Baby sitting required on regular basis

Very punctual, good communication

Who can babysit at my house starting tomorrow morning?

$70

Springvale 維多利亞省澳大利亚

8th Mar 2024

Who can babysit at my house starting tomorrow morning?

I need a babysitter!

$20

Gerringong NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2024

We need someone to look after our 3 kids ages 5, 3 & 1.5 years old From 2pm until 8pm on the 10th of April May be an hour or two earlier or later depending on the evening. We have a wedding that starts at 2:30 and will be taking a newborn with us so not sure how long I’ll stay! we’re in Gerringong in a rental house because the wedding is at Seacliff house Gerringong Looking to pay around $15/20 an hour Happy to negotiate with the right person!

Afterschool Babysitter

$30

Eastwood NSW, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Hello, looking for a babysitter/ helper to take care of our children after school on Mondays and Wednesday. 3 children all under 5 - you will be there to support our Grandma. Tasks will be: Pick up from school Play Time Homework helping with dinner/ chores (nothing crazy) Must have experience Must be reliable. Female only Good English Clean, tidy and well presented. Able to reach Eastwood easily - Driver's licence is preferred. Please do not apply if you don't fit the criteria. - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Flexible

AU Pair for household work and babysitting

$70

Eastern Creek NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2024

Looking for AU pair, someone who knows household work and babysitting and can stay with us for longer duration. Indian vegetarian family. - Due date: Flexible

Babysitter

$25

Sydney NSW, Australia

4th Dec 2023

You mentioned that you may need a baby sitter for this evening 1 -2 hours and and same for tomorrow. So confirming it is for the 4/12/23 and 5/12/23. I don't mind. You can pay me back travel costs later - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01HGS57FR1VF7XZM08J2ABBBQP

Polite and friendly. Will definitely use again!

Babysitter

$200

Artarmon NSW, Australia

11th Oct 2023

Hi, I have an energetic 19month old who’s just found his feet and a 19week old baby…., and a small business. Need a bit of help here and there looking after them while I run errands etc. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 17 September 2023