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Poll Results:
Babysitters - how old is old enough?

Following our article about President Obama's kids being groomed as babysitters we asked how old is old enough.

Luckily none put under 12 as that does seem a tad young, but five per cent think over 12 is fine; 29 per cent say over 14 and the majority (45 per cent) think over 16 is best; while 8 per cent think over 18.

Most parents use friends 39 per cent or family 68 per cent for babysitting 10 per cent use local babysitters (neighbours etc); 11 per cent swap babysitting duties with other mums and 10 per cent use online or agency babysitters.

9 per cent of parents use a babysitter weekly or fortnightly; 15 per cent do so monthly; 10 per cent on Date Nights and 57 per cent only for special occasions…

And "Special Occasions" include Christmas parties and office dos around this time of year so don't forget, babysitters get booked up very early in advance so if you want to ensure you get to attend your annual office party, make sure you book a babysitter soon or simply click here to book your vetted, experienced and reliable babysitter today through one of our trusted agencies.