# VoIP Babysitting Skype is a Cheap and Easy Way to Watch Your Kids From a Distance By Bianca | Published 2009-07-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voip-babysitting-skype References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/bianca) Now here's a controversial innovation: virtual babysitting via [Skype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dial-anyone). I was actually told about this trend by my parents who personally know someone who uses Skype for virtual babysitting; specifically, they let their stay alone at home while they go out to run some errands or go on a romantic date and let their parents (the grandparents) watch the kids virtually via video Skype. If issues arise, the grandparents can quickly dial in the parents on their [mobile phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-fusion-x1) to inform them that they need to hurry home. Legal? Probably not, but hey, neither is speeding but sometime you just have to do what you have to do. Image Credit: [Kids on Skype](http://taiwanpage.blogspot.com/2009/04/kids-on-skype.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Parenting:** There is an opportunity for virtual parenting innovations that allow parents to monitor their kids from a distance. - **Remote Babysitting:** Remote babysitting through video conferencing can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the childcare industry. - **Digital Supervision:** Digital supervision could be a game-changer and create disruptive innovations in the childcare industry. ### Where This Applies - **Childcare:** The childcare industry could adopt virtual babysitting services as a new offering to customers. - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies can provide integrated video conferencing solutions for remote babysitting services. - **Technology:** Innovative technology can create new possibilities such as virtual babysitting in the childcare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home Security Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-monitor-and-doorbell.md) - [Local Care Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidsit.md) - [Demonic Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app.md) - [Child-Friendly Voice Messengers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karri.md) - [AI-Powered Caregiver Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiwatchfulcompanion.md) - [Internet-Monitoring AI Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protectme.md) - [Modern Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ainanny-baby-monitor.md) - [AI-Powered Lullaby Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bond-app.md) - [AI-Powered Parenting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coparenting.md)