Any tips for getting the "ideal" helper? What kind of questions should we ask during the interview? first time mum here... so kinda clueless...... but we want her to help with looking after baby...... thank you!

If the helper is mainly for the baby, you need someone who has the right personality and I would also say ask her about how she looked after babies in other homes. I asked mine to tell me what she would do in case of an emergency at home with the baby when my husband and I were both out.