By Bambino Sitters
It’s been weeks since the baby was born and you’re starting to feel the itch to get out and rejoin the adult world by going back to work, having coffee dates with friends, or going to the gym to workout. The baby is on a somewhat regular routine of eating and sleeping, so it seems like the perfect time to start thinking about finding a babysitter for an infant. Now, what? Confidently Hire a Babysitter READ MORE >
By Bambino Sitters
Today, more and more teens are taking advantage of the opportunity to earn spending money by babysitting. And, as a parent who needs a sitter, you want to give them a chance but you also have a few concerns. That’s where Bambino can really help. When it comes to finding just the right teen babysitter, we’ve done the upfront work to ease your mind and answer your questions to help you find the best teen READ MORE >
By Bambino Sitters
The weekend’s almost here and you’ve got big plans. The reservation is booked, the perfect outfit is hanging in your closet, all that’s left is finding a babysitter. Uh oh, those butterflies of excitement just turned to dread. It’s time to join the race against other parents vying for the same weekend babysitters. But, you breathe a giant sigh of relief. You remember that you have the ability to choose from a list of weekend READ MORE >
By Bambino Sitters
Some families are turning to childcare apps for connections with babysitters nearby. Elizabeth Aronson works as director of customer experience for the Bambino app. Aronson says right now there are more than 2,000 babysitters in the greater Austin area available for work. The app connects neighbors with nearby sitters for prices ranging from $10/hr to $20+/hr. Through the month of March, Aronson says all cancellation and booking fees are waived. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/childcare-options-for-central-texas-parents-during-pandemic
By Bambino Sitters
We all know the the world is changing. We hail a ride on apps like Uber, book travel accommodations on apps like Airbnb, and there are too many dating apps to list. So, why not find a babysitter with your cellphone? https://www.wthr.com/article/new-ways-find-perfect-babysitter Bambino allows parents to easily find and book babysitters. It was founded in 2015 after Greene, the founder, had a babysitter cancel on him and was forced to call off his READ MORE >
By Bambino Sitters
As a mother with three young children living away from family in Westport, Connecticut, Elizabeth Aronson always relied heavily on babysitters. She said she had tried many services and had mixed luck before a fellow mom recommended Bambino, an app that connects families and babysitters based on a social network of recommendations. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/03/need-to-find-a-trusted-babysitter-fast-try-this-app.html Bambino allows parents to easily find and book babysitters. It was founded in 2015 after Greene, the founder, had a babysitter READ MORE >
By Bambino Sitters
Being a parent to newborns can be difficult and it is be challenging to find a trustworthy babysitter. Bambino is aiming to solve this problem by connecting parents with local babysitters that have been recommended by neighbors and friends. You can sign up for Bambino for free through the iOS and Android app. Currently, Bambino is available in over 50 cities and communities, including Austin, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, L.A. and New York. Currently, Bambino is READ MORE >
By Bambino Sitters
Let’s face it, finding a local babysitter can be a bit of a challenge, but it really doesn’t have to be. In the past, you may have turned to friends, coworkers, or neighbors, only to find that their sitters were already booked. You’ve thought about putting up a flyer at your kids’ school or daycare, but were skeptical about knowing if you could trust the references potential sitters give you? The same goes for trying READ MORE >
By Bambino Sitters
Wondering what the kids really think about their sitters while you're away?! Marathon Mama and Blogger, Natalie Mitchell from NatRunsFar.com recently left her kids to a handful of Bambino Sitters while she was away for the weekend. Here's what the kids thought of their sitters!
By Bambino Sitters
1. The biggest mistake you can make when selecting a babysitter is to hire a sitter without hearing what other parents (preferably parents you know and trust) say about him or her. Recommendations by a friend mean everything! 2. Budgets are almost never tighter than when you’re a parent, but placing too much emphasis on a sitter’s rate might not be the best idea. What seems like a big hourly rate difference might only mean READ MORE >