1 hour of baby sitting

[UndercoverLauren]

Hi,
I'm currently pregnant and am looking into whether returning to work is feasible. I work 2 45 minute shifts a day. My OH could probably cover the morning shift, but he'd be at work in the afternoon.
If I could get a babysitter for the afternoon shift it would enable me to keep my job, although I don't know if most babysitters have a minimum amount of time you can book them for? Are there any alternatives I could use?

Babysitter - do you mean a local college student who comes to your home? I would imagine that would be hard to find.

How about a local parent coming to your home, bringing their own young child with them? They could be your nanny and they might do a short period of time but short time periods often do not appeal to people looking for work.

What time of day is the afternoon shift?

You might be able to find someone, but would it be financially viable to employ someone just for an hour every day? Could you look at doing both 45minutes sessions in the morning.

It's 3-3:40. I can't move my shift, I'm a lollipop lady so it has to be over the school run! I've worked out it would be worth doing financially.
Perhaps the phrase I'm looking for is child minder, although I thought they were for older children.
I'll message a few in the area and see what they say.
Thanks everyone!

I think you could only get a childminder for longer periods they normally charge by the day/half a day and then you can pick them up earlier

Ask around if there are local after school childminders at your school who might help you out for that time.

I was thinking maybe a 6 the former, but not at that time.
Will it really be worth it once you've paid for child care?
Off the wall - is there anything to prevent you popping baby in a sling and taking them along?

It's technically against the rules to take the baby with me, but I'm wondering if I can persuade my boss to make an exception as it would save them having to find someone else!
The hourly rate would be pretty low during term time, but I wouldn't have to pay for childcare during the school holidays. Plus I'd still be bringing in enough to make a big difference to our finances.