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Babysitting Prices

halij52002halij52002 member
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I'm going back to work on 9/11. DS will be 2 1/2 months old. My mom will be babysitting him 3 days a week from 9:15-6:30 sometimes 7:30. I told her I'd pay her for those 3 days. How much do you think is a reasonable amount? TIA!

 

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  • LoCarbLoCarb member
    Have you asked her what she is expecting? Did she leave it up to you? I would offer a flat daily rate maybe $50 on the low end bc she's family and all.
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  • halij52002halij52002 member
    LoCarb said:

    Have you asked her what she is expecting? Did she leave it up to you? I would offer a flat daily rate maybe $50 on the low end bc she's family and all.

    She never did say and she won't. She'll basically take what I give her w/ no complaints but I definitely want to give her what's considered a fair amount.

     

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  • Karla CSKarla CS member
    Fair amount varies based on where you live.. Could you try looking up some daycares/babysitters on Craigslist in your area to get an idea of what the going rate is?
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  • halij52002halij52002 member
    Not a bad idea
    Karla CS said:

    Fair amount varies based on where you live.. Could you try looking up some daycares/babysitters on Craigslist in your area to get an idea of what the going rate is?

    Not a bad idea.

     

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  • IBackBevoIBackBevo member

    I agree that if you are paying the going rate, it is probably closer to $10-15 per hour depending on where you live.  However, I will admit that I have never paid my mother or my in-laws to watch LO.  Granted, they don't watch him on a regular basis...just on occasions for things like date nights.  Personally, I think the $50 a day amount would be reasonable. Others might disagree, but for me it seems like it is a little different scenario than hiring a stranger to come in and watch your child.   

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  • laurakaz13laurakaz13 member
    In our area $12-15/hour would be the going rate.
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  • Mustardseed2007Mustardseed2007 member
    edited August 2013

    I pay my sister 900 per month for 5 days per week.

    It's not even the ballpark for a nanny but is on the lower end of the going rate in my area for centers, and on track for in home care.

    ETA: I also provide diapers, wipes, all food, and I bought equipment and toys.

     



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