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Leaving your child with someone new is a big decision. On MeeHelp you review profiles of babysitters and nannies near you, contact the ones you like, and take your time to speak to them and meet them before you decide.

Hire part-time for the hours you work, or a full-time nanny who lives in. You agree the schedule, the responsibilities and the salary directly with them.

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When families look for this help

  • You are going back to work and need dependable care at home.
  • You work from home but need someone to look after your child during the day.
  • Grandparents help out, but need support on some days.
  • You need an extra pair of hands with a newborn or a toddler.

What a babysitter or nanny can help with

Usually included

What a babysitter or nanny does is agreed with you, and they follow your instructions for your child's routine, food and sleep.

Everyday care

  • Bathing, basic grooming and dressing your baby
  • Diaper changes and keeping your baby's skin clean and dry
  • Help with potty training, at a pace that suits your child's age
  • Washing baby clothes and bedding, if you agree it

Feeding

  • Sterilising bottles and preparing formula as you show them
  • Warming expressed breast milk the way you instruct
  • Feeding at the times you set, including purees and porridge for older babies
  • Burping, and cleaning feeding things and the high chair afterwards

Sleep and routine

  • Keeping to the nap and bedtime routine you set
  • Watching over your baby while they sleep, following your safe-sleep instructions

Play and activity

  • Tummy time, reading, singing and play suited to your child's age
  • Indoor activities, and trips to a nearby park or play area if you approve

Your baby's space

  • Keeping the nursery and play area tidy, cleaning toys and wiping down your baby's immediate surroundings

Usually not included

  • Medical care or advice — always ask your paediatrician
  • Giving medicines without your clear written instructions
  • Housework for the whole family, unless agreed in advance
  • Driving your child, unless agreed and the person holds a valid licence

Every home is different. Agree the exact tasks with the helper before they start.

How to find and hire a babysitter or nanny on MeeHelp

  1. Search for helpers

    Browse helpers near you in the MeeHelp app.

  2. Choose a contact plan

    Pick a plan for the number of helpers you want to contact.

  3. Contact helpers directly

    Use your plan to get helpers' contact details, and call the ones you like.

  4. Discuss and agree terms

    Talk through the work, timings and salary with the helper directly.

  5. Arrange a trial

    Invite the helper for a trial before you decide.

  6. Hire directly

    Choose whom to hire. The working arrangement is between you and the helper.

What you see and choose in the app

  • Hire part-time help for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 hours a day, or full-time help who lives in with you.
  • Choose the hours a day you need help and, if you have one, a gender preference.
  • Matching helpers near your address are listed with their distance in km. Sort the list by distance, or by date to see who joined most recently.
  • Each profile shows the helper's experience, the work they do, their age, marital status and education, and whether they read, write and speak English. Salary isn't listed — you agree it with the helper.
  • "View Contact" uses one contact from your plan. You can then call the helper, chat in the app or message them on WhatsApp.
  • After a call you can mark what happened — interviewed, hired, didn't answer or didn't turn up.
  • If you want a trial day, agree it with the helper directly — when it is, what they'll do and what you'll pay for it.
  • Don't pay a helper in advance for work they haven't done. The app shows the same reminder.
  • Ask to see the helper's ID before they start. Checking documents is the employer's responsibility, and MeeHelp recommends that you arrange police verification once you have hired someone.
  • The app checks your address — city, pincode and map location — and tells you if your area isn't covered yet.

Plans for contacting helpers

  • No placement agency feeYou choose a plan for the number of helper contacts you need, and agree the salary directly with the helper.

Choose a plan for the number of helpers you want to contact. Each contact gives you one helper's contact details, so you can call them directly. The plan is paid to MeeHelp; you agree the helper's salary with them yourself.

  • Home Plan 1

    10 helper contacts

    Valid for 1 month

    ₹499

    Choose a plan

  • Best value

    Home Plan 2

    15 helper contacts

    Valid for 2 months

    ₹699

    Choose a plan

  • Home Plan 3

    20 helper contacts

    Valid for 3 months

    ₹899

    Choose a plan

Hiring for an office or business? See all MeeHelp plans.

Arrangements you can agree with a helper

  • Part-time

    A helper who comes on set days for a fixed number of hours, such as two hours every morning.

  • Full-time

    A helper for most of the day, with hours, meal breaks and a weekly off agreed with them.

Hiring safely

What MeeHelp checks when a helper registers

When a helper registers on MeeHelp:

  • Mobile number verified by OTPEach helper's mobile number is verified with a one-time password when they register.
  • Aadhaar document collected and manually reviewedEach helper submits their Aadhaar document when they register, and MeeHelp reviews it by hand. The address on that document is available to MeeHelp.

MeeHelp reviews the helper's Aadhaar document to check their identity. It is not a police verification or a background check, and MeeHelp does not separately check where the helper lives — so follow the tips below as well.

Tips for hiring

  • Spend the first few days at home while the nanny settles in, so you can see how they and your child get along.
  • Write down your child's routine, allergies, emergency contacts and your doctor's number, and keep it where the nanny can see it.
  • Speak to the helper on the phone, and meet them before they start.
  • See their original ID in person when you meet.
  • Many housing societies and local police ask households to register domestic staff. Check what your building and city require.
  • Agree the tasks, hours, salary, weekly off and notice period clearly — in writing if you can.
  • Start with a trial before you commit.
  • Keep cash, jewellery and important documents locked away, especially in the first few weeks.

Where you can find a babysitter or nanny

MeeHelp works across all eight of these cities.

  • Mumbai & MMR
  • Delhi NCR
  • Bengaluru
  • Hyderabad
  • Chennai
  • Pune
  • Kolkata
  • Ahmedabad

The app checks your address when you search, so you only see help that is available where you live.

Babysitter / Nanny: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?

A babysitter usually looks after a child for some hours on certain days. A nanny works a regular schedule and becomes part of the child's daily routine.

Can a nanny look after my child for the whole day?

Yes. Discuss the hours you need with the nanny, and agree meal breaks and a weekly off before they start.

How should I choose a nanny for my baby?

Speak to a few nannies, meet them in person and watch how they interact with your child. Ask about their experience with children of the same age, and plan a trial while you are at home.

Can a nanny help with a newborn?

Yes — bathing, diaper changes, bottles and formula, warming expressed milk and keeping to the sleep routine you set are all part of baby care. Ask each nanny about their experience with infants, and take medical questions to your paediatrician.

Find a babysitter or nanny in the MeeHelp app

Finding helpers happens in the MeeHelp app. Download it, sign up with your mobile number and start reviewing helper profiles near you.

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