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    A Mom's Guide to Finding the Perfect Babysitter

    By | Parenting – Fri, Feb 8, 2013 2:49 PM EST

    Photo by: Erin Loechner
    The Home Tour
    Once you've checked references, invite the babysitter to your home for a tour and brief introduction to your family. Familiarize the sitter with the surroundings... more 
    Photo by: Erin Loechner
    The Home Tour
    Once you've checked references, invite the babysitter to your home for a tour and brief introduction to your family. Familiarize the sitter with the surroundings of your home, including miscellaneous instructions like operating the television and oven, or where you store take-out menus. This is a great time to allow for interaction between your baby and his/her care provider. less 
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    Leaving your baby - whether for a full work day, or just a few hours - can be difficult. Between the inevitable mom guilt, checklists and timetables, the process is enough to throw our hands up in the air and vow to stay at home forever. Yet at some point, every mom must leave their sweet baby in the capable hands of a family member, friend or professional. And in an effort to take the guesswork out of the process, I've compiled a list of tips, tricks and handy guidelines for entrusting your baby to someone else. Behold, the ultimate babysitter's guide!: - By Erin Loechner



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