Tinyhood

We needed a sitter for the weekends after my mum moved in with us and her health got worse. We have used the same sitter for almost three years now and she still turns up on time and knows the routine. The booking side has changed a few times but it remains simple to use.

We needed someone for a few weeks while our usual childminder was off, so the speed mattered most. We looked at a few other sites first and they all wanted a longer lead time. This one found a sitter within two days, though the initial matching questionnaire took a bit longer than I expected to get through.

Really easy to sort. Signed up on my phone during my lunch break, filled in the forms in about ten minutes and had a confirmation straight away. The nanny they matched us with has been brilliant so far, and the app makes it simple to change days when we need to.

Honestly it worked really well for us the first time round. Setting up the account was simple and the sitter we got was punctual, friendly and clearly experienced with toddlers. The booking calendar made it easy to plan around school holidays.

Booked a nursery visit through the site on a Tuesday and they got back to me same day. Quick and easy, the lady who showed us round was lovely and didn't rush us at all. Would do it again no problem, got a spot for September now which is a relief.

I would describe the process as thorough, perhaps a touch slower than I would have liked. Setting up the account asked for a good deal of information, which I did not mind. Once the arrangement was in place, the sitter was courteous and the children were well cared for, so I am content with the outcome.

Last time we went through an agency and it felt like a sales pitch. This was way more straightforward, you just see who's free and pick. Our sitter is great with the kids and I didn't get the usual runaround with invoices either.

Finding a sitter who could handle twins was the main thing we needed, and this site filtered for that properly. We booked a trial session first and the sitter had already read our notes about bedtimes and allergies. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and she has been coming every Thursday since.

Tried a few sites before settling on this one and the verdict is it's a good service. Signing up took a little longer than the others because of the identity checks, which was fine. Prices are a bit higher than some competitors but the sitter we got has been worth it.

First time using it and the sign up took about ten minutes on my phone. Got a message the same evening with a couple of sitters near me who had free slots that week. Booked one for the Friday and she turned up on time.

We needed a reliable after-school option once our eldest moved up to secondary. The old arrangement fell through and we wanted someone with proper qualifications who could collect from two schools. The sitter they sent handles both pickups without any stress and the updates she sends us each afternoon are really useful.

We needed someone to help with the kids while my wife was recovering from an operation, and the flexibility was the key thing. The cost works out fair for what we got, with no hidden fees on the invoice. The carer was patient, sorted the school run and cooked a proper dinner each evening, which was a real help to the whole family.

We used a local agency for years before trying this. Compared with them, the booking process here is faster and the rates are roughly in line, though not cheaper. The regular sitter we have now is organised, reliable and the children look forward to her visits, which is more than we could say before.

Sent a request for a sitter at half five and had someone confirmed by eight. Her profile had a photo and a few lines about her and my son said she was nice. Saved us a panicky night of phoning round.

Booked a sitter through the app on the way home from work. Took about five minutes and confirmation came through straight away. Sitter arrived early and the kids were in bed by eight.

Booked a sitter for a Saturday night through the app. We compared three other platforms first and this one had the clearest profiles. The sitter turned up on time and the kids went to bed without a fuss.

Compared with the agency we used before, this is so much quicker to set up and you're not stuck paying a registration fee. The sitter we got is young, fun and the kids adore her. First time for us and I'd definitely go back.

Sitter was really good with our two, they both loved her. Only thing is the messages took a day to get answered when I was trying to sort the schedule. Otherwise sorted, and the app is easy enough to use on the bus.