Don't Sit On the Baby!: The Ultimate Guide to Sane, Skilled, and Safe Babysitting

"Don't Sit on the Baby" is written with young teens in mind, who are hungry for a lively book to help them figure out the complex world of caring for other people's children, and getting paid to do it. As a book of tips it covers a broad scope of childcare issues-- enlightening young readers about everything from feeding and bathing kids to understanding play through the ages, and navigating the business end of the babysitting gig. Smart advice is sprinkled with healthy doses of whimsy, and first-hand "tales from the crib"--teen babysitters' memories of some of their worst moments. Among her many notions, Halley reminds young sitters to always "wear a smile for the parents, even if you spent an hour scraping macaroni from the ceiling." The voice is obviously a teen's. The audience is obviously for teens. But I happened to find that Halley Bondy's writing is so fresh and funny, her observations about the quirky antics of children so sharp, that it goes beyond being a highly useful tip book. It makes for breezy reading for adults as well. Any parent who is in the market to hire a teen babysitter would do well to read the book, and provide a copy to their own youthful caregiver. Who knows, they might learn a thing or two themselves about "cracking the newborn language code," or changing the three-foot-tall stylista charmer girl into her shin guards, and fast. I wish I had this book when I was a clueless tween babysitter, who not only knew zip about kids, but also had no idea how land a job, or negotiate a fee. Might have made me a better parent.

This is a must need for any first-time babysitter. Or maybe even good when you are trying to pass a Red Cross babysitting class (refresher course ONLY)

This book was purchased for my 10 year old daughter who is prepping herself to babysit. It contained a nice amount of information and had her giggling quite a bit!

I'm a 28 yr old male who had to get something for his 15 yr old cousin. I asked my Aunt what to get her. She said a book would be good. Then my cousin started bragging about all the money she was making from babysitting, it was mostly cute.So I got her this book because it looked funny. Turns out my cousin thought it was funny too and she said there was stuff in there she hadn't thought of before. Guess I done good.

Great book! Covers a lot of scenarios that can come up while babysitting and prepares my daughter for things she may not have thought through. Great read for all new babysitters out there

It is the most amazing book I have bought for my daughter. She normally never ever reads now she got it yesterday and I half way done. Well written

This is A Christmas gift in addition to another book what to expect babysitters handbook as they both should cover all aspects of babysitting and any emergency situations that the babysitter might face

Information was just what 13 year old sibling needed to be able to help Mom with her Brother & Sister.