In Reply to: What do you do with Nanny/ babysitter posted by familyfour on Tuesday, 15. May 2012 at 13:50 Bali Time:
I had a nanny part time last year when I was in Bali solo with three boys then aged 1,6 &7. I hired a lady through the hotel as they are then covered by all insurances etc plus they were all employed in other areas of the hotel too so they were not about to risk their jobs. I took our nanny Dewi(we had the same one each time) to Turtle Island and Waterbom Park with us and other than that she went into the kids club with them so I could tend to business (and one massage!). I was charged about 20,000 rp an hour and then gave Dewi extra as a 'big tip' as the hotel takes 20% to cover insurance etc. It is wonderful to have that extra set of hands with the kids. An absolute blessing! I am taking the boys back in Sept this year for six weeks and they are hanging out to see Dewi. Plus I may even get a chance to have five minutes to myself again! Enjoy your trip!!!