Comments on: Alternatives to Babysitters for the Breastfeeding Family http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/ Breastfeeding 1-2-3: A Blog for Breastfeeding Tips and Support Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:59:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The Things Kids Say: Update on Babysitters http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1218 The Things Kids Say: Update on Babysitters Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:30:32 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/#comment-1218 [...] ago I confessed that I had never paid a babysitter to watch my children in my home, and I offered several cost-saving and sanity-saving alternatives to hiring babysitters. Shortly after I wrote that article, I needed to arrange for someone to watch my toddler while I [...] [...] ago I confessed that I had never paid a babysitter to watch my children in my home, and I offered several cost-saving and sanity-saving alternatives to hiring babysitters. Shortly after I wrote that article, I needed to arrange for someone to watch my toddler while I [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1010 Jennifer Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:44:52 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/#comment-1010 I was the family member mentioned in the article where Angela and my son-in-law (both exceptionally caring parents) were attending a wedding. Coming from it at another angle, it was a great opportunity for this grandmother to have some "alone time" with my precious granddaughter knowing that my daughter and son-in-law were just a few steps away if any need arose. (Nobody compensates except a parent when the child is unhappy, crying, sick or in pain.) No need arose and my granddaughter and I built some precious memories especially for me. My suggestion? Give other family members the opportunity to build memories while giving the parents some time together if you feel that relative can be trusted to provide a safe, loving environment for your child. A side bar to that event....the bride and groom sent out a wonderful plate of filet mignon and other goodies when they found out I was babysitting in a trailer in the parking lot which was thoughtful and appreciated. I have babysat a few other times when visiting and I was pleased they felt I could be trusted to care for their children safely and selfishly I got some of that precious time with just my grandchildren. On another note, I tried the "Mothers Morning Out" program through our church and found it fine for one child but not the other. I was the family member mentioned in the article where Angela and my son-in-law (both exceptionally caring parents) were attending a wedding. Coming from it at another angle, it was a great opportunity for this grandmother to have some “alone time” with my precious granddaughter knowing that my daughter and son-in-law were just a few steps away if any need arose. (Nobody compensates except a parent when the child is unhappy, crying, sick or in pain.) No need arose and my granddaughter and I built some precious memories especially for me. My suggestion? Give other family members the opportunity to build memories while giving the parents some time together if you feel that relative can be trusted to provide a safe, loving environment for your child. A side bar to that event….the bride and groom sent out a wonderful plate of filet mignon and other goodies when they found out I was babysitting in a trailer in the parking lot which was thoughtful and appreciated. I have babysat a few other times when visiting and I was pleased they felt I could be trusted to care for their children safely and selfishly I got some of that precious time with just my grandchildren. On another note, I tried the “Mothers Morning Out” program through our church and found it fine for one child but not the other.

]]> By: amygeekgrl (Crunchy Domestic Goddess) http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 amygeekgrl (Crunchy Domestic Goddess) Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:46:53 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/#comment-1027 what an awesome list! i hope many mothers will turn to this if they need some alone time. :) and i haven't hired a babysitter yet either. my kids have stayed with visiting family members a few times, but i've never paid anyone to come and watch them. it's hard to find the right person for the job and to learn to "let go," isn't it?? what an awesome list! i hope many mothers will turn to this if they need some alone time. :)

and i haven’t hired a babysitter yet either. my kids have stayed with visiting family members a few times, but i’ve never paid anyone to come and watch them. it’s hard to find the right person for the job and to learn to “let go,” isn’t it??

]]> By: Colleen Newman http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1037 Colleen Newman Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:43:07 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/#comment-1037 WOW! This post ROCKS! You always write such amazing, informative and interesting articles. Thanks! WOW! This post ROCKS! You always write such amazing, informative and interesting articles. Thanks!

]]> By: Sinead@BreastFeedingMums http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1051 Sinead@BreastFeedingMums Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:12:06 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/#comment-1051 I confess too - I've never paid anyone who wasn't family to babysit either!! Some great tips here, Angela... I really enjoyed and related to this post :) I confess too – I’ve never paid anyone who wasn’t family to babysit either!! Some great tips here, Angela… I really enjoyed and related to this post :)

]]> By: jessica http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/comment-page-1/#comment-1049 jessica Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:25:12 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/alternatives-to-babysitters-for-the-breastfeeding-family/#comment-1049 What a wonderful list! I too use a sling, and my daughter and I shower together- she loves having more time to play (plus it saves water)! What a wonderful list! I too use a sling, and my daughter and I shower together- she loves having more time to play (plus it saves water)!

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