25 Gifts For Babysitters 👶👩💰

Who doesn’t love a good candle? Not only is this candle a beautiful option with a great scent, but it also has a funny saying that any babysitter will understand. The front of the candle says it all by thanking them for putting up with your kids. It burns for 50 hours and smells like beautiful blooming wildflowers. The best part is they can save the jar once the candle’s wholly burnt. 

If you have a babysitter who loves to cook or loves unique home decor, this cutting board gift will be a hit. It’s a decorative item that they can place in their kitchen. The board is engraved with the “recipe” for the perfect babysitter. It includes things like a heart full of love, patience, laughter, and more. Giving this gift shows them that they have all the qualities on the board.

Babysitters are often around for years, especially when they become like family. This adorable little planter says, “Thanks for helping me grow.” It shows your appreciation for the babysitter in your life, and it’s something they can use for succulents, their favorite plant, or just something to decorate their home with. It’s something simple but cute that shows you care about them.

Babysitters tend to become significant players in kids’ lives, so getting them something personal that shows how much they mean to the kids they babysit is always a good idea. This wood plague is customizable so that you can place their name and a favorite photo of your kid(s) and the babysitter. Below leaves room to add a heartwarming message from the whole family to them.

Does your babysitter love the show Friends? Then this simple tee shirt will be a huge hit with them. It’s a simple shirt that comes in a variety of colors that says “babysitter” in the classic Friends font and then the iconic phrase “I’ll be there for you” underneath. You can get it in their favorite color and in a variety of fits, like means, women, and youth, depending on their size. 

An excellent gift for a babysitter doesn’t have to have the word “babysitter” on it. This gift basket is beautiful and includes a coffee mug, lavender and amber candle, shower steamers, a coaster, and a jewelry dish that is in a stunning pale yellow hue. It’s perfect for your babysitter who loves to drink coffee or tea and relax after a long day of babysitting. The gift screams thank you.

Heart jewelry isn’t something that most people will buy themselves, but if you have a babysitter who loves wearing necklaces, then this interlocking heart necklace is a great gift idea. It comes on a card that thanks them for all that they do to watch and care for your kids. It’s a silver necklace with one silver heart, and one rose gold intertwined. 

Everyone needs at least one cup that can keep water or another beverage cold for long periods, so why not get them a personalized tumbler? It says “best babysitter ever” on the front and is stunning baby blue. It can hold about 20 ounces and is made of a durable stainless steel material. It’s perfect for showing appreciation and reminding them to hydrate.

Is your babysitter a Game of Thrones fan? This comfortable crew neck sweatshirt takes one of the most famous quotes from the show and makes it about babysitting. It’s a humorous gift that is also practical for when the weather gets cold or if they’re chilly while spending time with your kids in your home. It’s a Heather gray color, so they can wear it with anything, and it’ll match.

This toddler wrangler makeup bag is an adorable gift for your babysitter who needs a new makeup bag or just a small reusable bag for whatever they need to transport back and forth with them. The saying is funny and probably true, but it’s a functional gift they can use for years to come. It has neutral colors on it, making it an appealing option for almost everyone. 

If your babysitter has a sense of humor and loves drinking coffee or tea, this mug makes a great little gift. It’s a pretty basic white mug, but the saying on it is what makes it an awesome gift. Their goal for the day is to keep the tiny humans alive, which is a great goal for a babysitter if you ask us. 

Babysitters will often move on from babysitting at some point, and when that comes, this gift is priceless. It’s a personalized, framed poem about how essential babysitters are in the lives of children and the family they help out. When you purchase it, it comes with a place for you to put handprints of your children with their names at the bottom. They’ll cherish the gift forever.

Another great jewelry gift to buy for your babysitter is this rose gold cuff bracelet. It has a large circle and a small one intertwined with engraving on both sides. It’s a message from the kids to the babysitter, thanking them for helping them grow. It’s a simple piece of jewelry that they can wear on almost any occasion and won’t easily fall off of them if they wear it while babysitting. 

Everyone can use a reusable bag for one reason or another. This canvas tote comes with beautiful flowers and bumblebees on it with the phrase “my babysitting bag.” It’s perfect for groceries, using as a purse, or lugging anything they need to bring with them to babysit. It’s a simple gift that not only shows your appreciation for them, but it’s functional! 

Bracelets make lovely gifts for several reasons, but this one by Baublebar is a unique and meaningful gift you can get for your babysitter. It’s a simple gold beaded bracelet that allows you to customize it with unique initial beads. You can pick the colors of the initials and put as many as you want on there. Most people put the initials of all the kids that they take care of. 

Another simple tee shirt you can get for your babysitter is this one that says, “Your favorite babysitter has arrived.” It comes in white and baby pink, and the word babysitter is written in the order of the rainbow. It comes in women’s, youth, and women’s plus sizes, so you can choose the best fit for your babysitter. It’s a small gift that is perfect for a babysitter on any occasion. 

This larger canvas tote bag from QLOVEA makes for a great gift that your babysitter can use for years to come, even if they stop babysitting for you. It’s a stunning canvas bag with cream and black features, and you can personalize it with their initials in a simple font on the front of the bag. It even comes with a smaller canvas makeup bag inside the larger tote bag. 

“Thank you for helping us grow” is a common phrase you’ll see on a lot of gifts for babysitters, but this bracelet is unique. It has a little charm that says that and then a little one with a tree on it. But the best part of this gift is that you can add as many gem charms as you want to represent the birthstones of the kids that they babysit. You can even choose the bracelet size. 

If you want to get your babysitter a practical gift, this glass water tumbler is perfect. Its a 20-ounce glass that comes with a bamboo lid, reusable straw, and a silicone protective sleeve. Kodrine offers a variety of options for the protective sleeve, so you can get it in their favorite color or pattern that they might like. You can get them one or a pack of two.

Babysitters move on at one point or another because they get a new job or the family no longer needs their services. Whatever the reason, this is the perfect parting gift for your babysitter. The tee shirt says, “Retired babysitter: not my problem anymore.” It’s a great gift to bring humor into an otherwise sad situation. It comes in a few colors and a variety of sizes.

Keychains make great gifts for people in your life, and this keychain is a beautiful way to show your appreciation for your babysitter. It’s a simple silver keychain that has one charm of two kids, a little heart that says “best babysitter ever,” and then one that shows gratitude and ends with thanking them for being in their circle. It takes a village, and this pays homage to that truth. 

This next gift is a fun gift for announcing that you’re expecting a child to the soon-to-be grandparents. It’s a little onesie that says that they’re going to be a babysitter but then changes it to grandparents. It’s a funny onesie that’s definitely for the new baby, but since the grandparents will probably babysit from time to time, it’s a funny gift to surprise them with.

Whether your babysitter puts up a Christmas tree or not, this personalized babysitter ornament is a beautiful gift. They can hang it on their tree or somewhere in their home throughout the year since it’s neutral colors. It’s a simple circle with flowers that says, “If babysitters were flowers, I’d pick you!” You can then have the creator sign it with the name(s) of the kids that they babysit. 

Everyone needs a lunch box at one point or another, and if you want to get them one that will last for years, this Yeti lunch box is the perfect gift. It comes in a few different colors and can hold up to five pounds of ice, five cans, and whatever they want to bring to eat for lunch or have for snacks. It’s a great gift they can use at work or throughout their life whenever they need it.

Last but not least in the best gifts for babysitter is lavender and sage gift basket. It’s a beautiful box that includes a small wine tumbler, lavender soap, a bath bomb, a little candle, a pedicure kit, and more to help your babysitter relax after a long day of watching your kids or on their day off. The best part is you can choose the color of the cup to be whatever their favorite color is.