A babysitter in your home
Pros
- Relatively flexible hours.
- You choose the person.
Cons
- High cost.
- Your baby is on his own.
- You are highly dependent on one person (what happens if your babysitter is ill).
- Difficult to find.
A babysitter in her own home
Pros
- You are entrusting your baby with a qualified person.
- You choose the person.
Cons
- Difficult to find.
- You are highly dependent on one person (what happens if your babysitter is ill?) .
Nursery
Pros
- Your baby will learn to mix with other children starting at a young age.
- Your baby is cared for by professionals.
- Reasonable cost.
Cons
- Difficult to secure a place.
- Nurseries send children home when they are ill.
- Less flexible hours