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How Babysitting is Filling Childcare Gaps in New Zealand

Nearly half of families in New Zealand rely on a babysitter at least once per week, with most childcare requests taking place during regular working hours. This highlights how babysitting is not just used for occasional support, but has become a regular part of how many parents manage their childcare needs alongside work.

Top tips to write a great Babysits profile

Top tips to write a great Babysits profile

Looking for babysitting work? If you're looking for babysitting work, you need a great profile to...

Quiz: Which Babysitting Job is Perfect for You?

Quiz: Which Babysitting Job is Perfect for You?

Babysitting can be a great way to make some extra money while studying, but can also be a fulfill...

Nanny/Babysitting Contracts: Sample Template

Nanny/Babysitting Contracts: Sample Template

Do you need an employment contract for your nanny or babysitter? Use Babysits’ free template and...

How to write a good review for your babysitter

How to write a good review for your babysitter

Choosing someone to look after your children isn’t something that should be taken lightly, it is...

Book a babysitter via Babysits

Book a babysitter via Babysits

Do you want to book and pay a babysitter online or plan an introductory meeting? Now you can do i...

What is the average babysitting rate in New Zealand? 2026

What is the average babysitting rate in New Zealand? 2026

What is the hourly price of babysitting services in 2026? Discover the average rate charged by ba...

What are Babysits Badges?

What are Babysits Badges?

When looking for a babysitter or a babysitting job, one of the first things you should think abou...

The Babysits App

The Babysits App

Next to our Babysits platform you can also use our Babysits App. If you prefer to book your babys...

Current Babysits policy regarding Coronavirus

Current Babysits policy regarding Coronavirus

Updated November 9 2021 - Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, many parents are struggling with child...

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