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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not going to leave my kid with some random stranger in a town I don't live in just so I can go to a wedding?
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While I agree it is wise to be careful, you can go overboard.  I have twice had to leave my children with professional nannies that I did not know beforehand.  In both cases, I Googled the city where we were going and looked for a professional nanny service that included temporary nannies.  In both cases, I got a professional child care professional who had many years experience, a full resume, a list of references I could call if necessary, and a full background check.  Both nannies had been employees of the firm for some time (one for 12 years, one for 7 years) so they had stability with the service and something to lose if they didn't perform well.  One only took temporary assignments (she had another job and this was used to augment the family income).  The other was a full-time nanny who had been between positions (she had completed a 3 year tenure with a family whose children were now going to grade school and they no longer needed a nanny).  Now I understand that many small towns may not have such services, but sometimes a random child care provider can be trustworthy.  Also, note that many times resort hotels that provide a sitter service also have sitters who are long-term employees and not just random people off the street.

Another possibility is more and more large cities have drop-in daycares springing up.  I've also used drop-in daycares a couple of times in cities that we don't live.  One even has evening hours on Friday and Saturday night specifically for "date nights".  A number of kids are left there so that parents can have a much needed child-free night.

[quote=Anonymous]Hey good for you, but I'm not stupid enough to leave my 15 month old with a 14 year old. Is that even legal?[/quote]

There are alternatives to that.  That isn't the only option you have.  The point is that with the help of Google, you can now find appropriate child care services in many out-of-town locations that may give you the option to attend a child-free wedding.
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Unless it is a very good friend, I just wouldn't do this for a wedding. And I have no problem with babysitters at all. But for a social event that isn't someone I am super close to, no thanks. [/quote]

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