Household services

Baby Sitter (13–24 Months)

A sitter for one-year-olds who have just discovered walking and climbing. She keeps watch, handles mealtimes, sticks to nap times and plays games that suit their age.

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Children between one and two rarely sit still. This week it's climbing onto the sofa, next week it's opening the kitchen drawers. They start eating family food, refuse to be spoon-fed, then are hungry again an hour later. A sitter for this age needs patience, quick reflexes and a good sense of when to step in.

What a typical day looks like

Mornings usually mean a bath, breakfast, then play. Around midday there's lunch and a nap. Late afternoon brings a second bath, a snack and some time on the terrace or in the garden if the weather is nice. In between, the baby sitter takes care of the following:

Watching play and keeping hazards out of reach
Preparing meals from your menu and helping with self-feeding
Naps and bedtime on schedule
Songs, picture books and play that suits their age
Washing bottles, dishes, toys and your child's clothes

If you're in the middle of potty training, she follows the same routine you do, so your child doesn't get mixed signals.

A good fit for families where

both parents work and need steady care during office hours
the child has just left the baby stage and climbs everything, so needs constant supervision
the parents want more structure around meals, naps and play

Agree on house rules early

Tell her the rules you stick to, such as screen-time limits, whether sweet snacks are allowed and how you handle tantrums. A sitter who knows the rules from day one will be more consistent, and your child hears the same message from every adult around them.

Questions from parents

How is this different from a newborn baby sitter?
A newborn baby sitter looks after a baby who still depends on adults for nearly everything, including through the night. From 13 to 24 months, most of the job is supervision, play and building routines.

What happens after my child turns two?
The same sitter can stay on as long as it works for both of you. Once your child starts playgroup (PAUD) or classes, her job usually looks more like a nanny's.

Process and fees

Every candidate has been through an interview, an ID check and screening for the role, but you make the final choice after meeting them. Salary is agreed directly between you and the sitter. For placement fees and the guarantee, see the FAQ page, or go straight to asking for candidate recommendations.