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Childcare on vacation?
Posted on 6/18/26 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 6/18/26 at 4:52 pm
Wife and I have a 3-1/2 and 2-year-old.
Pretty desperately need a vacation- one where we truly have some time off from the kids.
I’ve heard recs for all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean- but we’re trying to get somewhere cooler this summer (Denver? Northern California? Northeast?).
Curious to hear people’s experiences-whether a hotel/resort that has childcare, getting a babysitter/nanny at the destination, etc.
Pretty desperately need a vacation- one where we truly have some time off from the kids.
I’ve heard recs for all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean- but we’re trying to get somewhere cooler this summer (Denver? Northern California? Northeast?).
Curious to hear people’s experiences-whether a hotel/resort that has childcare, getting a babysitter/nanny at the destination, etc.
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Posted on 6/18/26 at 7:06 pm to redbaron
Can you bring the grandparents on vacation with you?
Posted on 6/18/26 at 8:01 pm to redbaron
There are some babysitting companies that are city specific or nationwide like Your Happy Nest, Care.com
I've used one like that in San Diego, they vet their sitters, and she came to the hotel. I've also used the company that Disney contracts with to watch your kids in the onsite hotel.
It does involve some level of trust and with the company, but if you're staying in one spot for a few days you could always meet with the sitter at first in public and go from there.
You may also have luck with some all-inclusives that have babysitting for younger kids but you'd have to research individual places.
I've used one like that in San Diego, they vet their sitters, and she came to the hotel. I've also used the company that Disney contracts with to watch your kids in the onsite hotel.
It does involve some level of trust and with the company, but if you're staying in one spot for a few days you could always meet with the sitter at first in public and go from there.
You may also have luck with some all-inclusives that have babysitting for younger kids but you'd have to research individual places.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 10:33 pm to redbaron
We used a service a few times, it worked great. It was 10 years ago, I don't recall the name, but college aged girl came to your hotel, you said you'd be back at 0100, and it was good.
The problem is usually convincing your wife that it'll be OK. I have a friend with kids about to go into JR high, and he's the one not comfortable with strangers.
The first step is to hire someone to babysit the kids while the paranoid parent is in the house for two hours. Progress from there.
The problem is usually convincing your wife that it'll be OK. I have a friend with kids about to go into JR high, and he's the one not comfortable with strangers.
The first step is to hire someone to babysit the kids while the paranoid parent is in the house for two hours. Progress from there.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 5:31 am to redbaron
Alaskan Cruise on Disney Cruise Line from Vancouver
Posted on 6/19/26 at 10:01 am to redbaron
Do you have family or a village you trust around you?
We did a week away last year because we needed a break / recharge from the kids also. We are blessed enough to have family that took care of the kids for us while we were gone. Kept them on their school schedule, etc..
We did a week away last year because we needed a break / recharge from the kids also. We are blessed enough to have family that took care of the kids for us while we were gone. Kept them on their school schedule, etc..
Posted on 6/19/26 at 12:53 pm to redbaron
I just bring my wife's mom with us. It's a slight premium, but worth it.
<4yo, <2yo, and a newborn, so I get it.
<4yo, <2yo, and a newborn, so I get it.
This post was edited on 6/19/26 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:51 am to Mom2KandK
quote:
Can you bring the grandparents on vacation with you?
We tried this last year (actually with BOTH sets of grandparents). Town where my wife’s dad’s extended family gets together throughout the summer.
Probably should have set clearer boundaries (ie we are going to disappear at 4; please feed the kids, get them to bed etc).
But really only had one night where we were “off.” Otherwise the grandparents were hanging out together, or “helping” us watch the kids.
Posted on 6/20/26 at 9:54 am to TheBoo
Went on a trip last year with my parents, sister. Brought our oldest, and left the youngest with wife’s parents (meaning he could go to daycare during the week).
Worked out pretty well.
On the other hand, earlier this year her parents kept both boys overnight, decided to not take them to daycare (after a restless night), and the younger one fell and cut his nose.
So a bit less trust in them knowing their limits nowadays... they are both 70+.
Worked out pretty well.
On the other hand, earlier this year her parents kept both boys overnight, decided to not take them to daycare (after a restless night), and the younger one fell and cut his nose.
So a bit less trust in them knowing their limits nowadays... they are both 70+.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 2:22 pm to redbaron
quote:
Probably should have set clearer boundaries (ie we are going to disappear at 4; please feed the kids, get them to bed etc). But really only had one night where we were “off.” Otherwise the grandparents were hanging out together, or “helping” us watch the kids.
To be fair, your expectations were pretty extreme. When we bring 1 with us, we still do our 5pm dinners for the kids and baths at 6, then we leave and grandma deals with just bed alone. This puts us leaving 630 or so.
Peacing out at 4pm and putting everything on grandma wouldn't fly.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 7:50 pm to redbaron
We used a babysitting service in Costa Rica we did a couple dinners. There isn’t a better person to watch your children than a middle aged Latin woman. My son didn’t want her to leave. 10/10 would use it again. Made reservations a couple weeks before hand. Super smooth.
Posted on 6/21/26 at 9:19 pm to redbaron
I’ve got several acquaintances who have taken their hometown high school/college age babysitter with them on out of town vacations to handle the kids when mom and dad wanted time away from the kids.
Ground rules are established up front so everyone knew what to expect from the other.
Every one I know who were taken along to watch the kids had a great time on an all expense paid trip, and the mom was much more relaxed about who was watching their angels…
Ground rules are established up front so everyone knew what to expect from the other.
Every one I know who were taken along to watch the kids had a great time on an all expense paid trip, and the mom was much more relaxed about who was watching their angels…
Posted on 6/21/26 at 10:42 pm to gps4
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Ground rules are established up front so everyone knew what to expect from the other.
Critical. OPs wife doesn't get to decide she wants the girl to work every night or afternoon, the au pair needs time off. Are you buying her iced coffee every morning or no? If you drag her to a restaurant that costs 3x what she makes in an hour, you should be paying, etc.
This wasn't the site we used at Disney 8+ years ago, but there are a lot like this.
Posted on 6/22/26 at 10:02 am to LemmyLives
just take her to Supper Club and buy her that necklace drink and call it a day
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