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[quote=Anonymous]MB here.  I would not consider someone who can watch triplets, help with housework, and be left alone to care for triplets a "mother's helper".

I have a mothers helper who is a 13 year old and plays w/ my twins (2 1/2) for an hour or two at a time.  All she does is play with them - no diapers/potty management, no meals, no housework at all (I'm happy if she picks up the toys at the end) and I wouldn't leave her alone with them.  I pay her $7-8/hr.

I have babysitters I pay anywhere from $12-15/hr for but they're adults.  They might handle meals, and I leave them with the kids, but they don't do housework.

Our nanny makes more than either category and does some light housework (kids laundry, meals for the kids, cleaning up after them) but nothing else.

You'll have to see what your local market will bear and can offer, but with triplets (God bless you!!!) you'll probably need a higher level of competence to feel comfortable and it will take a unique person who is also able/willing to help with housework, IMO.
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