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Before you begin babysitting

Why not check out a babysitting course. You'll feel much more confident, and the course certificate will be useful as a reference to show parents. There's also plenty of books and how-to guides at your library.

Babysitting courses in CINCH, your community directory

Books for Babysitters:

Babysitting skills: traits and training for success
A 2007 guide for teens and pre-teens.
Babysitting safety: preventing accidents and injuries
Safety and prevention of accidents while babysitting
Mind that child: a guide for babysitters and child minders
An excellent guide published in association with the New Zealand Red Cross. Well laid out content with useful checklists on safety and child development.
Babysitter's handbook
Published in association with the British Red Cross. Clear illustrations and directions, and good suggestions for games and activities suited to a particular age-group
Ultimate baby-sitter's survival guide
Written by the eldest of seven siblings, and full of practical advice. Large section on games and activities.
February 2009