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

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 >

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 >

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 >