Ciara has sat for us a few times now and we are very happy leaving our 8mo old son with her. As a first time parent I was very nervous about finding and using a sitter, but Ciara made me feel at ease. She is good about taking Jake outdoors for a walk when she sits (and is kind enough to include dog as well). She is also quick to respond to calls/messages and was quick to send us her references. I feel 100% confident about leaving my son with Ciara and would highly recommend her to anyone.