Book by the hour

Book a babysitter by the hour

Book baby care through the MeeHelp app for a set number of hours: an evening out, a long work call, or an afternoon of errands you can't take your child on.

Bookings are scheduled ahead, which gives you time to write down your child's routine, allergies and emergency contacts before the babysitter arrives.

Schedule help

Schedule ahead, for the hours you need

Scheduled
Pick a date and time that suits you.
Hourly
Choose how many hours the visit should last.

How it works in the app

Baby care is its own task in an hourly booking, separate from cleaning or cooking.
Bookings run for 2 to 12 hours, in 2-hour steps. Later start times allow shorter bookings only.
Schedule at least 2 hours ahead and up to 5 days ahead, for a start time between 7 AM and 8 PM.
The app checks your address — city, pincode and map location — and tells you if your area isn't covered yet.
Each task shows what's included and what isn't before you confirm.
You can ask for a male or female helper. The extra charge for this applies only if a helper of that gender is assigned; otherwise the first available helper comes.
The helper's details appear once you've paid, and the job starts when you share the PIN shown in your app.

When people book a babysitter by the hour

An evening out or a family function.
A few hours of meetings while you work from home.
Appointments or errands you can't take your child to.
Your regular nanny or the grandparents are away for the day.

What can be done in a booking

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
Taking your child out of the home, unless you've agreed it
Driving your child anywhere
Housework for the family

Tell the helper the tasks you want done first when they arrive.

How booking works

Choose the help you need
Pick the type of help in the MeeHelp app.
Schedule the visit
Choose a date and a start time, at least 2 hours ahead.
Choose the hours
Book for as many hours as the work needs.
Confirm in the app
Review the details and confirm your booking.

Where you can book a babysitter by the hour

Bookings are available in all eight of these cities. Whether someone is free at a particular time depends on who is near you.

Mumbai & MMR
Delhi NCR
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Chennai
Pune
Kolkata
Ahmedabad

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

Booking 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 your booking

If this babysitter hasn't looked after your child before, stay at home for the first part of the booking.
Leave your child's routine, allergies, emergency contacts and your doctor's number in writing.
Check the helper's details in the app before they arrive, and share the start PIN only when they're at your door.
Approve the helper's entry with your society or building security before the booked time.
Keep cash, jewellery and important documents locked away during the visit.

Hourly Babysitter: frequently asked questions

How far ahead do I need to book a babysitter?

Hourly bookings are scheduled at least 2 hours ahead and up to 5 days ahead, for a start time between 7 AM and 8 PM.

Can I stay at home during the booking?

Yes, and it's a good idea the first time, so you can see how the babysitter and your child get along.

Can I ask for a female babysitter?

You can choose a gender preference when you book. If a helper of that gender is available they are assigned; otherwise the first available helper comes.

Is an hourly babysitter the same as a nanny?

No. An hourly booking covers one occasion. A nanny works a regular schedule and becomes part of your child's routine.