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Babysitting essentials
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items The best things a babysitter can get to ease her job. Things from time out timers to little helper knives.
This is interesting I babysit at my house and sometimes have 10 kids when schools out
Ultimate Babysitting Kit Checklist: 10 Essentials You Need
I have tic toks on these. My husband is diabetic so I pack a fruit or vegetable, something to dip it in, and the last one is something sweet for him, maybe a few ch chips, Hershey kisses, or trail mix. He really enjoys them and say they are just enou...
8 OZ Reusable 3-Compartment Snack Containers
This is the bomb!!!!! I think sometimes they get time out just so they can get the thing set!!! lol oh the things we learn about childcare as older adults.
Time Out Timer For Kids
If you know you know!!! These are gold to a babysitter. Bring one for your child with just snacks rest is on me. They love getting their snack boxes out. Put a note in it and I’ll read it to your child.
Bentgo Kids 5-Compartment Leak-Proof Lunchbox
My kiddos I watch are always wanting a blanket, mostly for forts but they like snuggling with them too. They give a sense of calmness .
Kids & Toddler Blankets
These are a must. I started buying the bulk boxes of little packs of muffins. They would eat thought them in a day! Instead now I make them at home, mini muffins and bag them up in 3’s. 1.69 for 12 bags of 3 or 12$ for a box of 8 bags with 4!!! Yes a...
Betty Crocker™ Chocolate Chip Box Muffin Mix
I always try to educate my kids while in my care. Getting hands on activities that they can see helps them retain the knowledge you give them
3D STEM Ant Farm - Smart Kids Planet
This is another stem like activity. Watch the process educate on each stage, they will retain bc they have tangible items to go with lessons
Butterfly Kits with Live Caterpillars
This will keep them busy for a little while lol. Afterwards they continue to talk about it.
Brain Games Kids
I have a few toddlers and if you have the mats it gives them their own space, comfort and 15 min mandatory lay down and during the rest part of the day 99% fall asleep!
Moonsea Toddler Nap Mat with Pillow & Fleece
In the summer I have a shallow crick. The kids I babysit for the older ones love going minnow and crawdad hunting. They would be down there all day!!!! (Of course they had to bring a change of clothes everyday lol)
Kids Fishing Bucket
I always made things educational during the day. We talked about why not to kill honey bees, how do worms grow? What kind of bug is this? Why do ants go in a line? If you have ever had questions from kids you know!!! This book will help you out:)
Bug Guide For Kids