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Tips on how to deal with a babysitter when you leave your child for the first time (by guest blogger Georgie Jones)

As every new mother knows, leaving your child with someone new is a scary experience. Every bone in your body says your baby should be with you, but there comes a time when you must take the plunge and allow yourself a well-deserved break and some ‘me time’. We often get asked by parents of ways in which to make the experience easier and there are definitely some easy tips that will help…
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Au pair required for friendly family from September 2011 (SW London)

Friendly family based in Putney (SW London) is searching a reliable au pair to look after two boys aged 4-5 and 2.5 from September 2011 – but could also start sooner in August. Hours would be Mon-Fri school run and after school hours – shared care during the day with one child and free weekends. Very little housework included. Live in with own bedroom and shared bathroom. TV, dvd, internet if…
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HOW TO CHECK NANNY REFERENCES AND POLICE RECORDS WHEN INDEPENDENTLY SEARCHING FOR SUITABLE CHILDCARE

The London Mums’ team of mums often receive questions on how to check nanny references and police records when independently searching for a nanny in London. Question 1: If I independently search (online, Gumtree, etc) for a nanny what do I need to look for in an interview? Answer: First and foremost, you need to see whether you click with the nanny, do you like them, do you feel comfortable…
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