Child care doesn’t have to mean a nursery or a playgroup – a nanny or au pair may suit you better

The real advantage of child care in your home is that it’s flexible, so it frees you from the minute by minute timetabling of your day. If you don’t pick up your child from a day nursery on time you may have to pay a penalty, whereas most nannies and au pairs are a little more understanding. However, home-based child care can be expensive, but there are ways you can bring the costs down.

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Choosing childcare that fits in with your job, suits your child and is affordable is no mean feat

Looking for child care when you’re a new mum and you’re suffering the twin joys of sleep deprivation and 24-hour anxiety about your parental skills tough. And while there are lots of sources of help available, they’re not always obvious. If your parents live nearby and are happy to look after your children regularly, that’s certainly the cheapest option, but it’s not realistic for many parents.

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