Bambino: Babysitting made easy 4+

Local Sitters for Busy Parents

Bambino Technologies, Inc.

Designed for iPhone

    • 4.9 • 22K Ratings
    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

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Description

Welcome to Bambino, the future of babysitting that’s got you covered from start to finish! Bambino is the one-stop, intuitive app you’ve been eagerly anticipating - the perfect solution to all your babysitting needs.

We’ve reimagined the way you discover trusted babysitters right within your neighborhood! Join the Bambino community and easily find, book, and pay local sitters recommended by friends and neighbors, all with the tap of an app.

When you’re in need of a babysitter for some me-time, we-time, or free-time, all you have to do is create a request, enter the time and date, select sitters, and send!
Your sitters will accept based on their availability, and you confirm the sitter that is the best fit for your family and voilà! You are booked!

If you’re a babysitter looking for flexible work, we’ve got something for you too. Earn some money, pick your work hours, and enjoy babysitting for local, verified families. Bambino also plays as your personal cheerleader by promoting you to families in your area.

Feature highlights:
- Quick and easy bookings
- Access to a wealth of local sitters
- View recommendations from friends and neighbors through robust sitter profiles
- Transparent, standardized rates
- Convenient in-app payments using Stripe as our payment processor

Bambino is a free-to-download app available from coast to coast in the US. While the basic functionalities come at no cost, you can opt for our in-app Premium memberships for an enhanced experience. Join the Bambino family and experience the hassle-free babysitting solution!

Learn more about Bambino, our safety standards, and our levels of membership through the FAQs on our website, what we are doing to keep our community safe, and how our levels of membership work www.bambinositters.com

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy policy: https://www.bambinositters.com/privacypolicy/

What’s New

Version 3.9.0

Exciting News for the Bambino Community!

We're thrilled to announce the latest update to our app, designed with both parents and sitters in mind. This update is packed with features and improvements to enhance your experience and to make babysitting easy. Here’s what’s new:

For Parents:

Ability to Edit Requests: Now, making changes to your booking requests is seamless, offering you the flexibility you need in your busy life.
Search Filters: Finding the right sitter in your community is now faster and more efficient, thanks to our enhanced filter and sort capabilities.
Support for Multiple Addresses: Whether you're at home, vacation, or elsewhere, you can easily add and select from multiple addresses for your bookings.
Apple Pay Integration: For added convenience, Apple Pay is now a supported payment method, making transactions quick and secure.
Usability Enhancements: We've made several improvements to make the app more intuitive and easier to navigate.
Reduced Latency: Enjoy a smoother, faster app experience.
Bug Fixes: We’ve squashed some bugs to ensure the app runs more smoothly.

For Sitters:

Updated Calendar UX: Managing your availability is easier with our redesigned calendar interface.
Support for Display Names: Customize how your name appears to parents and in the community, enhancing your personal brand.
Referral QR Codes: Sharing the app with friends and potential clients is now as simple as scanning a QR code.
Simplified Levels / Badges: We've streamlined our levels and badges system, making it easier to distinguish elite sitters.
Usability Enhancements: Like the parents' side, we’ve made several usability improvements for a better overall experience.
Bug Fixes: We’ve addressed some issues to improve app stability and performance.

Your Feedback is Valuable!

As always, we’re committed to improving your experience and would love to hear your feedback on these updates. Your insights help us to continually evolve and better serve the Bambino community. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

Ratings and Reviews

4.9 out of 5
22K Ratings

22K Ratings

Maddie Bouve ,

Mixed Reviews.

I am a sitter on this app, and I have a couple of pros and cons. Pros is that you immediately get a notification that someone wants you to be their sitter, you get paid in 2 to 3 days, and the app is fairly easy to use. However, there are many many cons. The biggest one is that you have to set a flat rate, which means that you can’t change the amount you get paid depending on how many kids you’re sitting for. Also, there is no way to message parents after they send you request but they don’t except your approval. Another issue I have is that parents can send you requests at any time of day and it tells the parents when they request you how long it takes for you to respond. The issue with that is that a parent could send a request at 11 PM and you don’t see it till the morning and you have hours and hours of response time, which makes you look bad. I also think that parents should have to pay an additional fee if they contact you within less than 24 hours of needing a sitter. Additionally, I think there should be an additional cost for parents if they keep their sitters out past a certain time, especially if they are a teenager. I feel like this app has the potential to be good, but there are just so many negatives for babysitters that it can be frustrating to use.

Developer Response ,

Hi Maddie! Thank you for your feedback. I will pass that along to our broader team. We are always working to make Bambino better for users like you! If you'd like to discuss anything further, please reach out: support@bambinositters.com. Thanks again!

ET2286 ,

Lifesaver app and amazing sitters!

We don’t have a ton of family nearby and we’re fairly new to town. We found Bambino when we had exhausted all the Facebook mom group recommendations and no one was available or they never texted back.

We have since used Bambino numerous times and it has been such a lifesaver and weight off of our shoulders every time we have a date night, parent event at school, family wedding, etc. because we always know we can find a reliable sitter on Bambino. I love reading the descriptions, the recommendations, and seeing their rate up front for transparency. Every sitter we have booked has incredible ratings from trusted neighbors and our kids ended up LOVING them, begging for them to come back again.

The best part is that we can pay right through the app, and even add reimbursements or a tip. I never have cash on me and this takes the headache out of driving around to find an ATM at the end of every date night.

morganschne ,

Missing Payments

I joined this app as a means of making some money on the side, I’ve always loved to babysit and figured this app was a good way to connect with families in the city looking for fill-in child care. The connection aspect of the app is wonderful, as are the families I have met through Bambino, however receiving payment from Bambino has been more than a challenge. To put it lightly. A 2-3 business day window is given to sitters to expect payment after the job is completed and confirmed on the families end - of the times I have sat through the app my payment has only been received in that window on one occasion. They are plagued with delays and excuses for non-payment. I’m currently awaiting payment for a job completed NINE days ago, and I have reached out every day after that initial 3 day window and they have been less than helpful. I will submit a inquiry as to the status of my funds, be told I will receive payment by that evening or at least a message back within 24 hours - neither has come. At the very least they should be responsive and keep sitters up to date on the status of the payments, especially if they are going to be late. The responsibility should not be on me, the sitter, to track down my payment as I have already completely the work required of me. So disappointed in this service as it has the potential all to be amazing. Beware if you’re trying to make quick cash on the side, you will not be paid in any sort of timely fashion.

Developer Response ,

Thank you for reaching out! Please accept our sincerest apology. We have experienced many changes this year! Bambino now has a dedicated Member Care Team that will help with any issues that arise. Once received, most issues are resolved within 3-4 hours. By using feedback like yours, we were able to make changes that work! For example, we have a new payment processor, Stripe. You will be guided through troubleshooting by a person who knows your case every time. Again, my apologies you had a tough experience! We are here to address any questions you may have. Email us at: support@bambinositters.com

App Privacy

The developer, Bambino Technologies, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Supports

  • Wallet

    Get all of your passes, tickets, cards, and more in one place.

  • Family Sharing

    Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.

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