We’re introducing something brand new to our YA collection—Babysitting Kits! These kits are designed to assist young babysitters and include a selection of books, games and toys, as well as additional resources for guidance and aid. We have six kits in total, each geared towards a specific age group (Baby, Toddler, Pre-K–Grade 2 and Grades 3–5). These kits come in a clear backpack for easy transport and include a list of contents to help you when packing up the kit.
All the kits include a babysitting guide, Don’t Sit on the Baby!: The Ultimate Guide to Sane, Skilled and Safe Babysitting by Halley Bondy, which offers useful tips on everything from finding jobs to keeping you and your charges safe.
The kits can be found in the Vortex, our 2nd floor teen space, near the new YA fiction collection. Check one out with your library card today!
Babysitting Resources for Teens
If you’re interested in starting your own babysitting business or leveling up your babysitting skills, here’s a list of books, both nonfiction and fiction, that can get you started.