During pregnancy, many of us imagined intimate moments with our child: their first word, that first step and the heartbreak on their first day of school. These daydreams were rarely clouded by the reality which we knew would expect us – one filled with compromise, where time became an enemy, our relationships took a back seat and work commitments competed with precious hours with our little ones. 

Juggling is tough and, even when the kids are a bit older, the constant merry-go-round of art lessons, ballet, football, or tennis has even the most sane of parents questioning how they got to this point, and craving a little bit of a helping hand. For while some of us are lucky to have parents who help take care of our kids, while we are at work or need a couple of hours to have an adult conversation with our partners, not everyone has the privilege.

This is what motivated the setting up of Poppins & Co nanny service two years ago. The idea is simple: give parents the gift of time by offering top-notch and experienced help, whether this is for a couple of hours, on a regular basis during the week or for a longer period of time. Founded by Julia Pussiau, a human resources professional with years of involvement in recruitment, the outfit specialises in hiring experienced and professional careers. 

Babysitters, nannies and au pairs are vetted by the team who, as parents themselves, know exactly what is at the heart of our concerns – the health, safety, education and happiness of our children.

Booking is easy – there’s an app which does all the work for you! Just input the details – time, date, as well as your kids’ ages and any particular requirements – and the team at Poppins & Co will offer up a trusted helping hand. You can even do so last minute, with a babysitter on hand in minutes. Payment is also made through the App, which means no cash has to pass hands and every cost is traceable. 

Tailor-made packages are available and the team at Poppins & Co work hard to ensure that the help you receive has a cheery disposition, big smiles and a warm approach.

Download the app for Apple or Android.