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Heather was amazing and our children absolutely loved being looked after by her! 🤗. We would definitely recommend her!

Babysitting at wedding, Robina - Saturday 1st May

$150

Very helpful thank you very much :)

Regular babysitter/transport

$160

Absolutely wonderful person! Kind, and amazing with my 5 year old daughter. Highly recommended!

Babysitter

$20

So great with kids!

I need babysitter services

$125

Looked after my 16 month old little boy. He seemed to have a great time and I had good communication from Sofia

Babysitter for tomorrow Sunday

$125

Lovely, friendly and amazing. Highly recommended.

I need babysitter services

$150

What's the average cost of a babysitter

$40 - $180

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$40

median

$117

high

$180

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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.

Recent Babysitters tasks

Nanny and babysitter

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Hello, My name is Corinne and are you available for the babysitting job for my 5years old son? Because I will be moving to your area next month March. Please kindly send me an email below for my details about the job, myself and my son too? corinns56@gmail. com

Looking for a babysitter job

$25

Kenwick WA, Australia

17th Feb 2025

I have 3+ years working experience in babysitting and Australian driving license, WWC , first aid certificate

School pick up and drop off NO BABYSITTING

$200

Quakers Hill NSW 2763, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Pick up from school in Schofields and drop to Stanhope Gardens (10 mins down the road) from 24/02-06/03 (school days) @ 2:30pm (no babysitting required)

Babysitter / Nanny Required

$5

Bonnyrigg NSW, Australia

17th Feb 2025

I’m after an experienced babysitter/nanny every 3rd Thursday to look after my 9 month old baby whilst I run some errands. My husband runs his own business from home office. So you need to be ok with having him there (not all the time) - he is mainly in the office but may need to roam around the house to get things. Location - Bonnyrigg When - Every 3rd Thursdays for approx 4/5 hours Duties - Feed, change nappy & put him down for a nap. You’ll need to be experienced with WWC & First Aid.

Babysitting

$25

Cherrybrook NSW 2126, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Hi there We’re looking for a caring casual babysitter to look after our 9 months old Timmy.

Babysitter/Nanny onsite at event

$400

Broughton Vale NSW 2535, Australia

17th Feb 2025

A Nanny to supervise around 10 kids aged 6 to 12 at a party. Kids will be in and out of the party and we only need the Nanny in the games room/lids area

Babysitter

$250

Darling Harbour NSW, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Babysitter from 10-13 March 2025 inclusive. 250 per day. 3 children under 10. Please obtain airtasker wwcc badge. Wwcc at minimum with experience looking after kids. Looking for someone who can take kids from hotel to local attractions etc. Trying to sort this out asap, thank you. 0830-1700hrs

Babysitter

$250

Parramatta NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Babysitting at hotel room 2 boys 7 and 9

So happy with Ash's services absolutely 5 star review

Babysitting

$80

Hawker ACT, Australia

29th Jan 2025

Babysitting and light cleaning - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JJRKADHB6BGCDNJG9BTV6452

Roan is helpful as always

Babysitter required TONIGHT: 6.30-11.30pm (Richmond)

$110

Richmond VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2025

Looking for a reliable babysitter to look after two wonderful kids (9-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy) TONIGHT from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Both kids are easy-going, largely independent, and self-sufficient. Tasks mainly involve supervising, ensuring they're safe, and engaging with them if needed. We're attending the tennis, so the finish time has to be flexible, depending on the match's duration. Chances are, we could be home way sooner than 11.30pm. If you're experienced, friendly, and available, we'd love to hear from you!

Very professional, trustworthy and accountable. Highly recommended.

Babysitter

$30

Southbank VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2025

Looking for a loving caring social and responsible babysitter to look after my 2 year old son. Experience with toddlers necessary.

Absolutely amazing babysitter. Very sweet, kind and caring person. My son Absolutely loved her. Plan on using her again and as often as she's available.

Assistant Babysitter

$500

Tamarama NSW, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Last minute however baby sitter required from 5pm - 10pm in Tamarama. 7 month old girl, very calm however my Mum is elderly so she isn't able to change nappies or the likes. She is on hand to assist however. Previous arrangements fell through hence the last minute nature.

Sadie was an incredible baby sitter for our 7 month old. She assisted at late notice and was seamless in her care. Highly recommend, will be working with her in future.

Babysitting wed and thurs

$220

Hawker ACT, Australia

13th Dec 2024

Babysitting and light cleaning service - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JF11XMEABMWK416K7K93MCNJ

Roan is super helpful, shows initiative and is always polite.

Babysitter

$100

Spearwood WA, Australia

29th Nov 2024

I’m heading out for dinner. Looking for an experienced babysitter to mind my daughter who is 7. You will likely watch a movie and play a board game. I would likely be home no later than 10pm. WWC and Police Check please for my peace of mind. Thanks ☺️

Millie is a great person and wonderful communication, thanks for your help.

Overnight babysitter for 2.5 year old girl

$200

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2024

Babysit 2.5 year old girl overnight. Times can be flexible but approx 8/9pm-9/10am would be ideal. Change her nappy and put her to bed around 11pm-12am if she has not fallen asleep sooner. She is unlikely to wake before i am back in the morning so you are welcome to just watch tv, use the internet, sleep etc the rest of the night. Would prefer someone who can do this on a regular or weekly basis. We can be fairly flexible and work around your availability.

Anita was so wonderful, babysitting my two year old daughter! She was so friendly that my daughter took her instantly and made leaving her with someone new so stress-free for me. I highly recommend Anita for babysitting services.

Babysitting

$200

North Adelaide SA, Australia

19th Nov 2024

Hi, we are looking for a nanny For tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9:30am - 3.30 pm. The job will entail babysitting our 17 month old son, meal preparation and some household jobs. The applicant will need a WWCC, first aid and references. $35/hour. Please reach out if you are interested.

Bei was really helpful and helped us in babysitting our son. We really appreciate her help and punctuality.

Babysitter

$30

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

7th Nov 2024

Babysitting 17 month old . General house help-laundry, tidying up, etc. Occasionally minding 5 year old as well. MUST HAVE:-POLICE CHECK, WWCC. should have fun playful personality, love kids ,fluent in english. Between age of 25 to 35. Once a week(Wednesdays between 2 to 5)- should be flexible with timing.

Excellent with kids. Kids love her. Will defs use again.

Help entertain and babysit kids at party

$110

Strathfield, New South Wales

1st Nov 2024

We are having a small party at Home this Saturday evening and are looking for a sitter to entertain and look after three children between the ages of three and six. Must have WWC check. Parents will be present in the house also. Just want the adults to be able to relax and enjoy themselves and at the same time have someone to help make sure the kids have fun and are supervised. May involve supervising them over dinner and getting ready for bedtime. Timing is around 7pm-10pm

Cassandra was prompt and friendly and was a great help keeping an eye on the kids!

Babysitter

$150

Scarborough WA, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Babysitting at Scarborough apartment. 4 hours $150 dollars. Twins 3 months old, experience with infants preferred

Thanking María for helping me with the twins

Nanny/ babysitter 26 th Saturday mid day(10-2pm)

$180

North Kellyville NSW, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Require assistance in managing my on year old son while I host his birthday party Must have WWCC and experience with in a meeting will call back year olds We will always be in the vicinity for anything

Absolutely amazing Took care of our baby so well