At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked infant babysitters and hire the best fit for your family.

Care Member says "Michelle watched my three month old for a few hours and did a great job with him! She is professional, kind and clearly experienced with children. "
Kasie C. says "She did an awesome job with my 1 year old. Super nice and genuinely excited to watch him. Would hire her again for sure!"
Sarosh S. says "Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have...
Nicole A. says "Caroline is extremely responsible and caring! She kept my girls occupied and engaged, making sure their time with her was enjoyable and safe."
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165,194 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.04/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.7
Infant Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 81,046 reviews of the 165,183 listed infant babysitters
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While all states have varying laws surrounding how old a babysitter needs to be, all Care.com infant babysitters are 18 years of age or older. You can trust your gut when it comes to age, but hiring someone with more experience can be helpful when you have an infant.
Many families and sitters find it helpful if the family creates detailed instructions for how to care for their infant, such as what their diet is, what their nap schedule looks like, and if they have any allergies or other concerns the infant babysitter should be aware of.
The roles an infant babysitter takes on can vary, aside from caring for the child and keeping them safe. Some infant babysitters may help with light household tasks like laundry and meal prep, others may help run errands or travel with the family so they have an extra set of hands available during a vacation.
All infant babysitters on Care.com are background checked annually—this background check is called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own due diligence before hiring an infant babysitter. You can interview candidates, check references, and run your own background check.