Whether you were recently blessed with your first bundle of joy six months ago or you're already a mama to six kiddos, there is seriously nothing better than dressing up and hitting the town with your partner for date night. [1] And while technology has certainly made the process of finding the perfect sitter [2] a thousand times easier, there's no denying that a lot has changed since you starting babysitting [3] back in the '90s. Don't believe us? Scroll though to get a glimpse of exactly what's changed since phones had cords.
The '90s: Paying With a Check
Today: Paying With Venmo
Sure, parents can still write their babysitters a check, but what's the point of killing trees when your bank is practically at your fingertips?
The '90s: Asking Your Neighbor to Watch Your Kids the Day Of
Today: Scouring the Internet For the World's Greatest Sitter Weeks in Advance
If they didn't get a masters in early childhood education, it's a no-go.
The '90s: Leaving Your Kids Money For Pizza
Today: Ordering Seamless Straight to Your House
Your sitter is craving Thai? No problem. All you need to do is order out straight from your phone.
The '90s: Calling to Check in on Your Children
Today: Getting a Play-by-Play From Your Sitter Complete With Pictures
It's like you're practically there with them!
The '90s: Hoping Your Kids Went to Bed at a Reasonable Hour
Today: Knowing They Did Thanks to Your Camera System
Anyone with an app-compatible baby monitor [5] can keep an eye on their little ones — and we're not sure if that's a blessing or a curse.
The '90s: Letting Your Sitter Order a Pay-Per-View Movie
Today: Giving Them Your WiFi Password
Now they can watch whatever movie they want!