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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 $21/hr as of March 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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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 6 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Matthew H.

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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.

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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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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

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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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, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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
"Diana is a great sitter. She was punctual, professional, and great with the kiddies. She made us feel comfortable right from the beginning :) "

Barry M.

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Danielle D.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny

Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...

Madlen W.

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Cameron T.


River Grove, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny Or Sitter Who Loves Kids!

Hi my name is Cameron and I love the responsibility as well as the fun of being a nanny and baby sitter! Safety is what I believe to be the most important aspect in my job but making sure your little ones are having a good time is what I strive for too! I love the arts and am a creative soul that is able to handle many...
Cameron can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cameron is GREAT with children and children love her. "

Yvette T.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Alyssa helped us over the summer months a couple of years ago with or two boys, who were 7 and 9 at the time, and Joey, our American Bulldog. Alyssa was wonderful with our boys and with Joey. I would highly recommend her for your children and pets without...

Ely T.

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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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Diana S.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr16 yrs exp

Fun and reliable sitter

Hi, My name is Diana and I am fun, creative and easy going. I have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. I have nanny for children from the age of 2 weeks old, toddlers, twins up to 12 years in age which has included infant, twins, toddlers. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am a certified IDSA sleep consultant. use...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Diana is very dependable and always great with our kids!"

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Adrian W.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Over the past 10 years, I have held many job titles: babysitter, counselor, teacher, tutor, and nanny. Each new job and title has reinforced my passion and love for working with kids! I love planning creative activities and adventures to encourage kids' curiosity and interests. I'm a huge lover of animals and...
Adrian can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Adrian was great! She showed up on time and quickly made us comfortable with her ability to watch our two kids. She stayed in touch over the course of the evening and my daughter (who often has a tough time with new people) was very sad she had to leave. We hope to...

Alexis B.

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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.

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.

Diana G.

5.0

Diana is great and has been working with us for a few weeks. She is great with our infant son. She gives me updates and I know I can trust her with him.

- Breauna C.

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