Babysitting activities and games which help babysitters to utilize childcare experience.



Babysitting activities – do you need them in your family? No wonder all parents are worried when they leave children with a babysitter at their own home. But you can be assured that kids is being taken cared for, they could not be at risk and their day is full of fun and activity if experienced, reliable and adult babysitter has been chosen.

To keep kids entertained and cast away the tedium, professional nanny or babysitter should be good at indoor and outdoor games and also should be held in children’s respect. We’ll give you a lot of advice how to keep children fun, energetic and interested in activities you offer them.

Here are some Babysitting activities that you might like:

Treasure hunting game.

This is a very popular game because kids are always interested in seeking something special. Babysitter’s task is to hide a treasure (it could be a toy, candy, box with something that kids like) in a safe place inside or outside of the house. Kid’s task is to seek for it.

Young cooks game.

Babysitting activitiesThis game is very fun, healthy and educational. Babysitter can prepare some meal together with children or let them cook anything by themselves. Good idea is to give them several different vegetables and ask which one they would like to combine to another. After all it would be very interesting to taste the final dish.

Kits and crafts game.

Very quiet and educational game which children are always interested in. Special kits for this game can be purchased in any kids market, but this really worth the money.  These sets usually include everything children may need to create luminous greeting cards, striking Christmas gifts, fashionable jewelry for girls or funny stickers for boys.  With this kits and crafts babysitter doesn’t have to worry about time, kids are usually spent hours making something creative.

Sunny summer days would be preferred to spend outdoor with children and play some active games.

careEach professional babysitter knows how to entertain kids outside of their usual domestic surroundings. Playing or even reading on a grass keep kids happy and interested. Ask children what they would like to offer. Dancing or playing balls can be very effective to teach children something new and healthy.

Online games are always popular among the kids of all ages. But this kind of games should not put a strain on children. Parents, please choose wisely before they buy a new game for their kids as they may harm children’s psychic. This is a part of babysitter’s duties to limit the time kids are spending playing online games.

Remember, that babysitter is a person that parents and children trust. Become someone who kids love and always excited to spend time with.  Providing appropriate games and entertaining activity will help you to keep kids busy, healthy, safe and satisfied.  Babysitting activities or games that nanny choose should be easy to supervise, fun and interesting for children.  It is always good if they help kids learning something new, develop thinking or creative skills and have educational purposes.

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18 Responses to “Babysitting activities and games which help babysitters to utilize childcare experience.”


  • I agree with you, keeping the kids active is really helpful. My wife ran a day home for some time and continually had things planned to keep them busy like crafts. The treasure hunt is a good idea as well!

  • Absolutely.Children are clay pot.The activities in which they are engaged they will take the shape later.They should be supervise in well manner in good environment.Nowadays children are attracted towards internet but they should not be leave free. Parents should guidelines them.

  • Oh boy, I never want to be a baby sitter. It may be fun to girls but not for guys. eek!

  • Baby sitting is a professional and responsible one. So the person taking such a responsibilities should be very careful and dedicated towards this job.

  • Watching after children is a great responsibility and a huge job. I’ve done it in the past and I was way more tired the next day than I was when I go out on a full evening.

  • Baby sitting has changed a lot since I was younger and sitting for neighbours. Keeping them occupied seems to be a lot harder with attention spans being so short today. I would think games on the computer would be one of the best tools but you have to be so careful with many of the games today having adult themes even for youger ones.
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  • This blog post is too good, simply fantastic. I got so many nice babysitting tips from this post. Yes, i agree being friendly with the kids and keeping them busy with the things they love to do is more fun and a good way to make sure they are safe and happy. I personally loved the young cooks and treasure hunt game tip. I will definitely try that myself.

    Good work..

  • This is a pretty good idea, the more experience the better when you’re leaving your children with a stranger. I like to make sure our babysitters are certified and experienced when taking care of our 4 year old.
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  • I think baby sitting is to be educating and educated at the same time. You may show the baby how it has to behave, but the baby will always have an effect on you, too. Your feeling, your behavior and even your lifestyle can change by baby sitting or generally watching babies. Isn’t it obvious?

  • Absolutely! Parents need to know the activities their children are potentially able to engage in form not only the shapes and ideas that stick upon maturation, but build social skills also.

  • Good insight, and I personally believe that babysitters can indirectly shape a childs values and social awareness. In general, teh more interaction a child has (at any age) is beneficial to social development.

  • Baby sitting is a professional is a very responsible job. There are many things to consider when working as a babysitter or finding one to watch kids.

  • Modern toys are on the whole absolute ‘tat’. The more traditional toys far outlast them due to their build quality and materials.

  • Hi,
    In my opinion To keep kids entertained and cast away the tedium, professional nanny or babysitter should be good at indoor and outdoor games and also should be held in children’s respect. We’ll give you a lot of advice how to keep children fun, energetic and interested in activities you offer them.

  • I think modern toys like babies is good especially for those couples who wanted to have babies so they will know who to handle it and experience having a baby :D
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  • Some good ideas but, why “babysitter games”. Many parents need to get more involved with their kids and games would be a good place to start.

  • What great advice. Having some things planned is not only a plus for the babysitter but the children and you as well.

    For the sitter, knowing what kinds of games the child or children enjoy is a must. If the child isn’t entertained, then it will be a long day for all involved, plus the baby sitter is not likely to come back to your house again.

    for the children, knowing what to expect keeps the worry down. children are less likely to act out or be upset if there is something coming up they look forward to doing.

    For the parents, it is wonderful feeling knowing your children are occupied and happy. It is hard enough to leave them with someone with the knowledge they are going to have a fun and hopefully educational time.

    This is a must read for any person involved in the care of children, either the caregiver or the sitter. Plan the day for the child and the transition will be much smoother for all.
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  • Treasure hunting was always one of my favorites when we had a sitter. I bet the poor girl could hardly wait to leave when my folks got home. I had 4 sisters and all the items used in the treasure hunt where hid again and again all night long. I’ve continue this tradition, you might say, with my grandkids. When they spend they night or are over for a special day it always includes a treasure hunt, they love it and as I did as a child what to do it over and over again.
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