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We’ve heard repeatedly that there’s a big need for qualified babysitters in the city. So many of you find it difficult to get out and have a great time with the stress of leaving a stranger to mind your child and your possessions. Thanks to some parental readers out there (thanks eva_black and fatheroftwo for the tip!) who decided to write in and tell us about their experience with their babysitter: Christopher Robin.
eva_black says: “I fully recommend Christopher Robin’s service as it had to be the best service I’ve had since I’ve been going out on dates. Before, I’ve experienced waiting for teenagers to call me and praying that they’d show up in time for me to get out and live stress free. This service is fantastic. Highly recommended by me!”
fatheroftwo says: “I hated the interview process. It’d be just a waste of my time and theirs when they show up looking like they just came back from a rock concert or god knows where. I won’t even tell you about one adult who showed up smelling like they’ve not bathed in a while. Frustrated, I called up a friend who told me about Christopher Robin’s service and thought I’d give them a call. Finally, I’m able to get to work and make ends-meet without worrying. Not to mention get a bit of my life back.”
For more details on this service, check out Christopher Robin’s official website here.
Thought I’d share my experience which was quite the opposite.
I wanted a sitter for my baby & emailed to inquire. On Fri night she confirmed she found someone but I hadn’t had a chance to respond as I also moved that Fri to a new house (hectic anytime but especially with a 1 yr old). Net was set up Mon afternoon & she emailed that day with “So, Danielle. I got you a sitter but now you’re so no longer interested you can’t bother returning an email.. Charming – very Etobicoke of you. yours, Patsy Dineley”. I emailed politely explaining the situation, though letting her know that I was no longer interested after that response and she then replied with: “the glory of the web is you can write EXACTLY what you feel – and never send it.”