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We have left our LO with family friends occasionally in the past and haven’t paid. Similar situation in that it was only a short period of time and they offered. We always say ‘we’re more than happy to give you some money’ but have always had the offer declined. As long as you’ve offered I’d say you’re all good! Honestly it’s what friends are for. Personally I wouldn’t expect my friend to pay me to look after their LO just for an hour. Maybe offer, they will most likely decline, but make sure there’s some snacks in the fridge or something if they get hungry or just get them a bottle of wine or something as a thank you x
I'd say something like you'd happily give them some money or a gift as a thank you. But I wouldn't put a per hour price on it. If you were to do per hour you'd obviously have to do at the very least minimum wage.
If she hasn't asked to be paid, she may find it offensive that you pay her. If it's not a regular thing it's sounds like it's more of a favour. If you really want to say thankyou maybe a bunch of flowers or a bottle of something
Nothing…maybe a bottle of wine or flowers, but may be offended if you thought they were doing it for money
I would give a bottle of Prosecco as a thank you treat , however wouldn’t pay!
Just supply the drinks and snacks 😋
Flowers/ chocolates whatever their favourite is but wouldn’t give them money if it’s one off, agree with others in saying that they might get offended by that
£0 it’s called being a friend. You don’t pay friends. It’s a favour. It doesn’t happen often. If it was weekly I’d be paying for their help. But not as a one off