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Thanks for the thorough reply. We hadn't thought about newborns so maybe it would be best to start with a lower age limit. We were just chatting about the trus

Thanks for the thorough reply. We hadn't thought about newborns so maybe it would be best to start with a lower age limit. We were just chatting about the trust factor, which is clearly the biggest issue. Here's a couple additional things we came up with (I also added these to the OP): - Strict review process. Similar to Uber, maybe a 1 or 2 strike policy and a sitter is fired - Video profile that is texted to you when confirming - Similar to AirBnB, perhaps use Facebook to show that you have a X-degree of separation to the sitter Let me know what you think.

codegeek 13y ago
Video profile is a good idea. As a parent, I might be a little more inclined to pay attention to someone who has a video profile. Check Facebook. I cannot believe I am saying this but..Check. This is one use case where a facebook profile is actually useful. The more personalized, the better. However, the privacy police might give some troubles on this one. - I kept the review process for last because this is very subjective. What will be in the review ? Firing someone because they were not a good fit for that family is one thing vs firing someone who violently shook the baby while no one was watching. So this one needs more brainstorming. - I think the setting up of webcam with secure link is a great plus as well. But how will this be done ?
- callmeed 13y ago
  Still thinking through the review process. I guess it's tough because, unlike Uber, you're not around. Thinking of my own experience (my non-adult kids are 5, 7, and 9). At that age, you can get some feedback from the kids after. Also, my wife cares about whether or not our sitter cleans up after dinner, etc. As for the webcam, we ordered a dropcam and I'll figure out a way to iframe a feed video feed or something along those lines. I figure the sitter would bring the camera, connect to your wifi and we'd text you the link. Also, DropCam offers recording as a monthly service. So, it might be possible to keep the recordings for parents to review.
runT1ME 13y ago
amazing idea but I see a flaw in the 1 or 2 strike policy. Kids are individuals, and what may piss one kid off may not piss another kid off. Is the baby sitter a strict disciplinarian? What if the parents don't want their kids disciplined? What if some parents want their kids to sit in front of the TV, while others would be outraged at the thought? The 'On demand' aspect of this might be a little too difficult, but I could see a huge market even if your app helped schedule future sittings between '3 or 4 favorited sitters' that a particular family met through your service. Good luck!

codegeek 13y ago

Video profile is a good idea. As a parent, I might be a little more inclined to pay attention to someone who has a video profile. Check Facebook. I cannot believe I am saying this but..Check. This is one use case where a facebook profile is actually useful. The more personalized, the better. However, the privacy police might give some troubles on this one. - I kept the review process for last because this is very subjective. What will be in the review ? Firing someone because they were not a good fit for that family is one thing vs firing someone who violently shook the baby while no one was watching. So this one needs more brainstorming. - I think the setting up of webcam with secure link is a great plus as well. But how will this be done ?

callmeed 13y ago
Still thinking through the review process. I guess it's tough because, unlike Uber, you're not around. Thinking of my own experience (my non-adult kids are 5, 7, and 9). At that age, you can get some feedback from the kids after. Also, my wife cares about whether or not our sitter cleans up after dinner, etc. As for the webcam, we ordered a dropcam and I'll figure out a way to iframe a feed video feed or something along those lines. I figure the sitter would bring the camera, connect to your wifi and we'd text you the link. Also, DropCam offers recording as a monthly service. So, it might be possible to keep the recordings for parents to review.

runT1ME 13y ago

amazing idea but I see a flaw in the 1 or 2 strike policy. Kids are individuals, and what may piss one kid off may not piss another kid off. Is the baby sitter a strict disciplinarian? What if the parents don't want their kids disciplined? What if some parents want their kids to sit in front of the TV, while others would be outraged at the thought? The 'On demand' aspect of this might be a little too difficult, but I could see a huge market even if your app helped schedule future sittings between '3 or 4 favorited sitters' that a particular family met through your service. Good luck!