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Find infant babysitters in River Forest, IL that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years

Infant babysitters in River Forest, IL

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Julia P.


River Forest, IL

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

NICU And Postpartum RN Specializing In Newborn Care

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julia and I am so excited to help you care for your little ones. I am currently a registered nurse in the NICU and I have over 5 years total experience as a nanny with kids from 3mos-10yrs. I am certified in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation. For families with a newborn/infant, I can assist with bathing, sleep...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Luana A.


River Forest, IL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hello dear families, My name is Luana, and I am 27 years old. In Brazil, my home country, I have a degree in education and have worked with tutoring, assisting children with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. In the United States, I have worked with children of various ages and have also taken courses in baby-led...
5.0
"Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart, funny, and loving. Our family loves and misses her very much. She's incredibly responsible, hard-working, and thoughtful....

Jennifer Z.

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley and I am eager to help. I would describe myself reliable, charismatic and respectful. I have over 4 years of prior of babysitting experience with ages ranging from infancy to 13 years of age, as well as being a mother to a young son! I have experience motivating children to learn, develop new skills,...
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Dejah S.


River Forest, IL

$44/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dejah and I am a recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago. I am now a graduate student at Rush University going for my MSN. I've have had many experiences with children, babysitting often as well as working in a child care center and home daycare professionally. I am very active, fun and playful but, I...
Dejah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dejah took care of our 6 yr old girl and 5 yr old boy for 2 weeks when she had a break from her regular nanny position. She is fantastic in so many ways and would definitely hire her again."

Perry G.

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Aurey S.


River Forest, IL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Audrey Stutz

Hi! My name is Audrey and I am a rising junior at the University of Colorado Boulder. I major in psychology and creative writing with a minor in art. This summer I am hoping to work in child care, senior care, pet care, and/or household services. I am comfortable and have experience with all ages, any pets, and have experience...
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Natalie R.


River Forest, IL

$15-25/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...

Megan H.

I am an elementary education major at Butler University originally from the Chicago suburbs. I have been babysitting for six years and I have experience working with children ages 0-12. I also work as a teacher's assistant in an early childhood classroom during the summers.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Debora M.


River Forest, IL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible, Creative And Positive Care For Your Kids! INFANT QUALIFIED

I'd describe my personality as flexible, patient and creative. I like working with kids because it's fascinating see them learning ang growing. I'm looking for a job that be flexible and closer to me. I started working with kids in 2018 but I had done breaks between. In my spare time, I like to read go for walks, coffee and...
Debora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was amazing my kids loved her she's so nice would hire her again! . Having 5 kids it's hard to find someone able to handle 5 kids but she was perfect "

Donna D.

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over four years of experience, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of various ages, from infants to toddlers. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel loved and supported. I'm known for my...

Unna B.


River Forest, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a bachelors of science in psychology. With a passion for psychology, therapy, childhood & development, I have years of experience working with children in all different fields. In addition to childcare I also have years of experience watching animals and...
Unna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Catherine F.


River Forest, IL

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter

Hi! I am a very creative and patient person who has 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Your kids will get the right kind of care from me, and if you need me to do anything else, just ask. I can give your children a monitored, safe, and stable environment with to my skills and...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hello! I am a full time college student studying psychology, and I am hoping to work with children after college. I have prior experience working in classrooms and babysitting other children.
Piper can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Gillian H.


River Forest, IL

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

19 Years, Sophomore At Concordia University Chicago In River Forest.

Hey there! I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. (I wasn't always paid for watching my siblings.) My mom runs an at home day care so I'm around the little ones all the time and it's an absolutely lovely way to live. I am a great communicator with adults and children alike and love getting to know kids. God made...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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Angelina P.


Chicago, IL

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn Through Toddler Specialist

Hello! Thanks for reading my bio. Over the past 12 years, I have dedicated myself to raising happy healthy children. I am a certified educator and also a highly qualified nanny. As a newborn through toddler specialist who has helped multiple families raise their newborns to successfully reach school-age as thriving and confident...
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Angelina is wonderful with our 4 month old daughter in so many ways! She is caring, loving, and present with our daughter. We are particularly impressed with her attention to development in motor skills, sleep training and nutrition. Angelina is a wealth of...

Jennifer M.

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Ruby K.


Chicago, IL

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a daycare supervisor, overnight sitter and nanny for multiple families in the last 4 years. Happy to help with school work and running errands as well! I take the safety of myself and the families I care for extremely seriously and very comfortable around pets. I can be flexible with hours and needs- would love to...
Ruby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Ruby was our families first nanny and we couldn't have felt more lucky to have found her. She was dependable, on-time, super helpful with the baby/dog/housekeeping, and took care of our infant son as though he was her own. We were so sad when she shared she was...

Tim P.

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Diana G.


Chicago, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Babysitter

3.0

(6)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello families I have 16 years of being a nanny I love newborn babies and children of all ages. My passion is to find a loving family who I can call my own and as well as building trust and having great communication with the families happy baby happy family. My passion is to care for your child like my own.
Diana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
5.0
"I needed a nanny fast to help me and my mom, she answered right away and came here the next day. My baby liked her. She was here on time, responsible. 100% recommendable."

Toni K.

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Veronica C.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Veronica and I am an artist and educator. I am looking for occasional baby sitting gigs, especially on weekends. I am originally from Spain. I have been living the last nine years in the Windy City. I babysat a lot from age 13 to my late twenties. I resumed babysitting when I moved to Chicago. I have cared for...
Veronica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Veronica is super reliable, on time, and great at communicating. Our toddler loves her. Veronica has our full recommendation. "

Aram S.

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Alyssa C.


Chicago, IL

$17-40/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Chicago Baby-sitter/pet-sitter With Flexible Schedule!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Alyssa. I am currently in-between jobs so my schedule is very open! I have 8 years of experience of caring for children between experience baby-sitting or working as a summer camp counselor. I have had dogs all my life so I also know how to care for animals!
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alyssa is the best! So sad I moved out of the area and don't get the pleasure of having her any more! She walked my two pups and would watch them overnight as needed and I swear she cared for them just as I would, if not better!"

Danielle I.

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Hannah R.


Chicago, IL

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny & Household Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Hannah and I have been a babysitter/nanny for the last 15 years. I have cared for children from newborn to 12 years old, as well as multiples. I love caring for children, watching them grow, and experiencing new things with them. I love to go to the zoo, park, library, museum and take advantage of everything...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hannah is so wonderful with our kids. She's very dependable and we always feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care."

Erin T.

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Stephanie I.


Chicago, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I would love to help out your family! Previously I nannied for a family in Uptown for three and a half years, but they moved at the end of last year and I have been working temporary nanny jobs since then. I have over 15 years of childcare behind me. I babysat on my own for several years growing...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Stephanie to watch our two little ones when I went back to work. It was crazy trying to manage two parents working from home during a pandemic and we couldn't have done it without Stephanie's help! When she started our kids were 2 years old and 4 months...

Sarah Beth E.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

Luana A.

5.0

Luana was an au pair to our six children for a year. She was the absolute best of the eight au pairs we've had since 2012. She's smart, funny, and loving. Our family loves and misses her very much. She's incredibly responsible, hard-working, and thoughtful. Luana is great with kids of all ages,...

- Jennifer Z.

Dejah S.

5.0

Dejah has been regularly taking care of my girls for the past few years. She is amazing. She is caring, and thoughtful when speaking to my children. She not only is responsible for the girls, but organizes activities, takes initiative to handle things around the house, and has a way of...

- Matthew H.

Natalie R.

5.0

Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...

- Megan H.

Debora M.

5.0

She was amazing my kids loved her she's so nice would hire her again! . Having 5 kids it's hard to find someone able to handle 5 kids but she was perfect

- Donna D.

Angelina P.

5.0

I have used Angelina for over 5 years for child care. Starting when my daughter was 6 months old, she has provided intermittent care for her. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She is incredibly intelligent. Her background in elementary education means that she has an educational focus with...

- Julie S.

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Infant Babysitters in River Forest, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.