Babysitting can be a rewarding job, but it’s not always as easy as it looks. From miscommunication to unexpected surprises, sometimes things go hilariously wrong. Here are some funny babysitting stories that remind us that kids, while adorable, can also be full of surprises.
The Great Chocolate Disaster
A young babysitter was hired to watch over two kids, ages 5 and 7. The parents left the house, and the babysitter thought it was a great time to treat the kids to some chocolate ice cream. While she was scooping the ice cream, the little ones started quietly sneaking into the kitchen to grab handfuls of chocolate chips and crumbs. By the time the babysitter turned around, they had managed to dump an entire jar of chocolate chips on the floor and were rolling around in it, pretending to be “chocolate monsters.”
In the end, the babysitter had to clean up a sticky mess, wash the kids off, and explain the chocolatey chaos to the parents. The kids, of course, thought it was hilarious, while the babysitter learned to hide all the treats before offering a snack!
The Unforgettable Arts and Crafts Project
A babysitter decided to entertain her charge with an arts and crafts project, using markers, glue, and colored paper. What she didn’t anticipate was that the 4-year-old would decide the paper wasn’t enough and proceed to decorate every surface in the house—walls, windows, even the family pet, a fluffy cat.
The babysitter panicked when the child proudly announced, “Look, I made the kitty a rainbow!” The cat, now covered in a patchwork of colors, was less than thrilled about its new “artistic makeover.” The parents walked in to find the babysitter holding the cat, trying to remove bits of paper while the child was happily coloring their own hands in neon pink and green.
The Frozen Pizza Fiasco
One evening, a babysitter prepared a frozen pizza for dinner—easy and quick, right? As she set the pizza in the oven, she was distracted by the kids playing with their toys. The next thing she knew, there was smoke billowing from the kitchen. She rushed over to find the pizza had caught on fire.
In her panic, the babysitter grabbed the fire extinguisher but, in the heat of the moment, accidentally sprayed foam all over the kitchen instead of just putting out the fire. The kids, now intrigued, started asking if they could “help” clean up. What was supposed to be a simple dinner turned into a huge mess, and the babysitter ended up having to order pizza and explain the situation to the parents, who found it both frustrating and hilarious at the same time.
The Bathroom Incident
A babysitter was tasked with keeping an eye on a little boy who had recently potty-trained. He was excited about his independence and proudly declared he could use the bathroom by himself. The babysitter was confident he’d do fine, but when she went to check on him, she found the bathroom flooded.
Not only had he managed to fill the sink with water, but he had also emptied all the toilet paper rolls into the bathtub, which he had decided to turn into his personal “swimming pool.” The worst part? He looked up at her and said, “I was just trying to wash my hands.” The babysitter couldn’t help but laugh at the tiny, innocent mess before cleaning it all up.
The “Invisible” Friend
One babysitting gig started out as any other—until the 6-year-old girl mentioned she had an “invisible friend” who was very real to her. The babysitter, thinking it was just an imaginary playmate, went along with the story, talking to the girl’s “friend” and laughing at the absurdities of the situation.
But then, the child insisted on setting a place at the table for her invisible friend. When the babysitter refused, the child got upset and said, “You have to set a plate for them or else they’ll be mad.” Feeling a bit awkward, the babysitter set an extra plate. After dinner, the child insisted they both leave a goodnight kiss for the “friend” before bed.
The babysitter couldn’t stop laughing after the girl left the room and whispered, “I told you not to be rude, and now I’m in trouble!” The girl returned, saying, “My friend says thank you for the kiss.” The babysitter wasn’t sure if the child was more creative or if the invisible friend was just very real in her mind!
The Sleepwalking Surprise
One night, while babysitting two siblings, the babysitter noticed that one of them, a 7-year-old boy, had gotten up in the middle of the night and was sleepwalking. He stumbled around the living room, looking very confused, and eventually made his way to the kitchen. The babysitter, worried about him wandering around, followed him quietly to make sure he was safe.
To her shock, he grabbed a jar of peanut butter and began eating it with his fingers, still sound asleep. She stood there for a few moments, unsure of what to do, as he happily consumed the peanut butter in his sleep. Eventually, he made his way back to bed, and the babysitter had to clean up the peanut butter mess.
When the parents came home the next morning, the babysitter sheepishly explained the peanut butter incident. They couldn’t stop laughing, but the babysitter definitely learned that sleepwalking and peanut butter don’t mix!
The Bedtime Battle
A babysitter had a difficult time getting a particularly stubborn toddler to bed. After what felt like hours of coaxing, the toddler finally agreed to go to sleep, but not without a stipulation: “I want my favorite book read… in a funny voice!”
The babysitter, thinking this would be an easy request, began reading the story using an exaggerated, high-pitched voice. However, the toddler kept changing the type of voice—sometimes it had to be like a robot, other times like a giant. After switching voices back and forth for what seemed like an eternity, the babysitter finally gave up. She lay down exhausted, only for the toddler to giggle and say, “That was the best, but now do it as a chicken!” By the time the toddler finally fell asleep, the babysitter had lost her voice completely.
Babysitting may not always go according to plan, but it certainly offers plenty of laughs, moments of chaos, and unexpected surprises. While things may go wrong, the funny stories and memories often make the experience unforgettable—and sometimes even worth the chaos!