Sitter Job Kit Checklist

What, not a fan of the bright orange band-aid?

Been hired for a job? Then it's time to put together your sitter preparedness kit! This kit can fit into a small bag or backpack and includes just about everything you could need or want when heading out for a sitting job.

• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• A First Aid kit including Band-Aids, antiseptic and gauze
• Vinyl gloves (for bad wounds)
• Aloe (for burns)
• Sunglasses (in case you have to drive in glare)
• Your driver's license
• Your auto insurance (if you are driving kids in your own car)
• A cell phone
• A car charger for your cell (again, if you'll be driving the kids)
• A flashlight
• Matches
• A notepad
• A pen
• Spare batteries
• Clean wipes
• Animal crackers
• A kids' video or DVD
• A kids' book
• Bubbles
• A clean shirt (if you are sitting for a baby)
• A printout of the Hemlich maneuver and how to do it