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The complete guide for babysitting in Belgium

Babysitting has always been part of Belgian culture, first informal and now digital with trusted networks and modern platforms like Bsit making it easier than ever to find reliable childcare. This guide covers everything from legal requirements to rates & rules to help you navigate babysitting in Belgium.

Drawing of people celebrating the Belgian national day
Drawing of people celebrating the Belgian national day

The babysitting hourly rate

What are the standard rates and the special occasions that my impact the rate I propose to babysitters ?

The average hourly rate by province

Numbers from Bsit, 2023 - 2025

1.

Luxembourg

9.2

9.2

2.

Brussels

9.2

9.0

3.

West Flanders

8.6

8.8

4.

Walloon Brabant

8.4

8.7

5.

Flemish Brabant

8.4

8.7

6.

Namur

8.1

8.7

7.

Liege

8.7

8.5

8.

Hainaut

8.0

8.4

9.

Limburg

8.4

8.3

10.

Antwerp

7.6

8.0

11.

East Flanders

7.7

7.9

Sitting price per hour

7.9

8.1

8.4

8.7

9

Average hourly rate in Belgium

Occasional babysittings

7-10€/hour

The average rate for occasional babysittings depending on region, experience, babysitter age, etc...

Nights, special needs & experienced Sitters

10-20€/hour

Rates can go higher for Sittings during the night, special occasions such as the new year, children that need special care and require an experienced babysitter, or simply to find a Super trusted Sitter with lots of experience.

Tips for a perfect babysitting

That very first babysitting moment—whether you're the parent leaving or the babysitter arriving—can feel a little different. To help everyone feel at ease and start off on the right foot, we've gathered some friendly, optional tips you might find useful.

Picture of a Babysitter
Picture of a Babysitter

Choose the right Sitter

Meet or call the babysitter before the sitting

Check your friends' and other parent's reviews on Bsit

Start with a shorter sitting for the first session

Prepare for the sitting

Share any important details like allergies, bedtime, etc.

Organise a house tour

Inform the Sitter if you want updates during the sitting

FAQ

Frequent questions on taxes and legal requirement

Find more informations based on frequent questions we get asked by parents.

Spot the differences!

In modern times, the traditional model of finding babysitters through neighbours and word-of-mouth is evolving into a more digital & professional, platform-based approach.

The traditional way

  • Neighbours and word-of-mouth recommendation
  • A few number of babysitters and a strong dependance on their availabilities
  • Cash payment
  • Profiles known through social medias

The Bsit way

  • Recommendations by friends and all the other parents on Bsit
  • Find Sitters anywhere and at any time
  • Secure digital payments and insurance coverage
  • Detailed profiles taht can include verifications

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Find babysitters anytime, organise & pay your Sittings easily through the App

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