43 Fun and Entertaining Products Your Babysitter Will Appreciate

1. Moody Food — a delightful and visually appealing game that is likely to charm both your tween and toddler! With six different ways to play, this family-friendly game offers something for all ages. Get ready for hours of fun as you play and snack along the way! 

2. Pokko and the Drum is a hilariously entertaining read that is bound to become an instant classic, adored by both children and adults who are in need of *drumroll please* ATTENTION.

3. A fun-filled Melissa & Doug ice cream counter — it's bound to be a total (ice) scream as you play retro soda shop with this delightful set. One egg cream, please.

4. Clue, the 1986 edition of the beloved mystery board game, immerses players in a chilling mansion filled with ominous suspects, concealed weapons, and hidden clues. Sharpen your detective skills to solve the crime and be the first to identify the murderer, the weapon, and the location.

5. A huge bubble kit featuring a two-handle wand that lets kids (and their caregivers) create breathtakingly large bubbles!

6. Forest Friends is an exciting 3D board game that brings a fresh twist to your game nights. This set allows you to play two fun games. In the first game, "Hide and Seek," players help Mia Mouse figure out which hole her animal friends are hiding in. Correct guesses earn wooden stars, while incorrect guesses prompt players to shout out what they see, helping others remember the details for their turn. The second game, "Animal Tracks," features animal tiles turned over to reveal only footprints. Players must then identify the animal that left the prints before beginning their search!

7. The Sushi Friends wooden puzzle from Mudpuppy is perfect for pretend play while enhancing fine motor skills. Your little ones are bound to adore this sushi puzzle set — it's so fun, it might seem a bit ~fishy~ — truly a great choice for development and entertainment.

8. A bocce ball set that's perfect for kids and their babysitters—this timeless game is *truly* enjoyable for people of all ages!

9. The Disney Princess Spot It! game is perfect for families looking for a break from screen time but still want to hang out with their favorite characters. It's a favorite in my family! I was first introduced to it by my 4-year-old sister a decade ago (wow), and just this weekend, I *literally* played it with a group of adults. The fun part is how well-matched kids and adults are — you never know who's going to collect the most cards!

10. A giant Jenga set to test everyone's stacking skills. This version stands at 4 FEET tall, and it makes perfect sense because it's rare to find a family-friendly game this exciting.

11. When the weather is cold, rainy, and gloomy, this indoor scavenger hunt game offers a creative way for your kids to engage. Instead of searching for specific items, they’ll need to find objects that are "scratchy," "warm," "fuzzy," and more, sparking their imagination!

12. This whimsical toadstool tent is sure to captivate imaginative kids who prefer pretending over structured activities. If your family is overflowing with energy and needs a space outside of your regular home, send the little faeries into the "forest" to gather items and fill their magical toadstool abode.

13. What Do Machines Do All Day? is a wonderfully colorful and informative picture book that introduces every machine your child can think of. The young engineer in your household will keep asking the babysitter to read it again and again (and luckily, they’ll enjoy it just as much as your little one).

14. Chomp Champ! is a thrilling tabletop game perfect for families who dream of Shark Week every week. The objective is to collect four identical "fish" cards and then snatch a "shark tile" before the other players can beat you to it. Starting with six shark tooth tokens, you’ll lose a tooth each time you lose a round. Sharks covet their teeth—hold onto yours!

15. A toss-and-catch ball set that turns an ordinary game of catch into a fun-filled experience, perfect for keeping your little one entertained when the babysitter needs a break from their usual tricks before bedtime. 

16. A set of Crayola Globbles (without any sticky residue) — these adorable balls stick to walls and gradually slide down...teaching your kids to wait patiently after they've launched them high into the air with their small hands. 

17. A croquet set that will be a hit with fans of traditional outdoor games. If your children can’t stop watching Alice in Wonderland, gift them a real croquet set, so they can enjoy some outdoor play after screen time ends.

18. Life On Mars, a whimsical adventure that follows an astronaut, an alien, and a cupcake—perfect for an exciting babysitter's night, setting off into fun territory even without the need for a rocket ship.

19. For your older explorers, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine — this game offers 50 challenging cooperative space missions in a trick-taking format (like Spades), increasing in difficulty as you progress.

20. Pancake Pile-Up!—perfect for your little chef who dreams of opening their own brunch spot while the parents are out for dinner. To get their home restaurant ready, they flip an order card and race to make the pancake shown on the card, using a spatula to place it on their plate. They then race back to the starting point and hand off the plate and spatula to the next player (like a relay race). The team or individual who correctly builds the stack shown on the card wins the round!

21. A cornhole set that reviewers are excited about due to its customizability! Add stickers featuring your child’s favorite characters (I'm personally picking Bluey), and you might just get them to put the TV down and play an outdoor toss game instead.

22. Flushin' Frenzy is a hilarious family-friendly game that brings out the best (or worst) of potty humor. Players must plunge away and try to catch the flying poop before anyone else does. 

23. A Bluey Scavenger Hunt Game that will thrill families who absolutely love this show. Everyone will join forces to locate the 12 toy tokens *before* bedtime. This game is a great way to get the kids moving because many of the actions require physical activity — every space on the board tells you what to do next: acting out something funny, hunting for objects around the house, or answering Bluey-themed trivia! Get ready for a lot of Heeler family fun… in real life!

24. A foot-to-floor moped — with this stylish toy, your child will feel just like Audrey Hepburn roaming the streets of Rome with Gregory Peck… wait, your toddler hasn’t watched 'Roman Holiday' yet? Looks like you’ve got the perfect excuse for a movie night this week!

25. A surprisingly charming modern playset featuring a climbing ladder, rock wall, slide, a covered clubhouse with two circular windows, hanging bars, and a swing that will offer hours of fun for your kids (and likely the entire neighborhood) while you maintain the refined aesthetic you've worked so hard to perfect in your backyard.

26. Snug as a Bug — in this fun game, your mission is to outsmart the stinkbugs! With three levels of gameplay, this game becomes more challenging as your little one learns their colors, numbers, and shapes. Use the spinner to determine which kind of matches to make before the pesky stinkbugs ruin your rug!

27. Ooko, a clever character your family will be delighted to meet. This smart little fox is searching for something that can't be tucked away in a tree trunk (which is already full of a fox's essentials; a stick, leaf, and rock)... Ooko just wants a friend.

28. Shopping List — Orchard Toy's top seller, and for a good reason! This pretend play game offers a fun way for your little shopper to learn the art of using a grocery list. Each player receives a cardboard grocery basket and a list. The goal is to get every item on your list into your basket first! Maybe playing this at home will motivate your kids to behave the next time you're *really* shopping. A parent can dream, right?

A flying orb designed for kids who are more enthusiastic than your golden retriever to race outdoors and chase a ball. It lights up, hovers, and returns like a boomerang. While your kids love you, catching a ball with you is nowhere near as thrilling as this!

A rocket-shaped swing that's out of this world – this isn't your typical rope swing. With this fun setup, your kids will be soaring into space (and giving you the space you need) all summer long.

Richard Scarry's Busytown Seek and Find Adventure is a delightful game for families who cherish Scarry's characters as childhood classics. With stunning illustrations, this game invites players to race and uncover hidden characters such as Father Cat, Sally Cat, and the Pig Family. Designed with two difficulty levels that grow with your children, it’s simple to learn in just five minutes and takes about 20 minutes to play.

Feed The Woozle is a thrilling 15-minute game that’s a perfect addition to any collection of board games. It includes three extended levels of gameplay, ensuring years of entertainment. The goal is to feed the Woozle a variety of quirky treats (like hairy pickles and fuzzy doughnuts) while performing hilarious actions such as spinning, marching, and hopping.

33. A set of rubber-topped logs and stumps designed for your child to explore the forest floor, promoting balance and physical activity in the comfort of your home, while you enjoy some kid-free time. Perhaps even take up kayaking?

34. A Stomp Rocket launcher that launches mini foam rockets up to an impressive 200 feet in the air. Can you imagine how much ground you'd need to cover to catch a rocket that soars that high? Your kids will soon find out. Bless their running shoes!

35. Acorn Soup — this cooperative cooking game will be just *right* for you if you're teaching your kids the importance of taking turns. Plus, it's risk-free family fun because there are no winners (and therefore, no upset kids). To play, pick an ingredient card and add the correct number of ingredients to the pot to create Squirrel's favorite dishes. Dinner is served!

36. The Floor is Lava! board game is bound to be a favorite among kids who can't contain their excitement when a babysitter is around. To play, they jump from foam tile to foam tile while the sitter announces which color tile is safe.

37. A World Full of Spooky Stories is a collection of tales that will take your older kids on a cultural adventure *and* provide some spine-chilling entertainment for the little thrill-seekers when they're old enough to enjoy a good scare.

38. Parks — this delightfully charming board game is ideal for introducing your indoor-loving tweens to the joys of the great outdoors! Each card represents a hiking trail from national parks across the nation. Players can enjoy it solo, with friends, or with a sitter, as they explore various locations (and snap photos along the way) to earn points.

39. Zingo!, a fresh twist on Bingo that's going to bring *extra* excitement. The fast-paced nature and the automatic toy that does the hard work for you makes it super fun! Just slide it and watch the tiles drop...and hope you cover your board first!

40. A set of Wackadoo dice designed for Bluey enthusiasts who love to jump and dance whenever the theme song plays. One die features actions like "dance," "jump," or "floss," while the other presents animal characters for your child to impersonate during the activity. Get ready for kangaroos doing the floss in your yard when you return home! 

41. Honey Bee Tree — This engaging game challenges kids to focus and think quickly. Inside the hive, several honeybees are resting, and your task is to carefully remove leaves from the old oak tree without waking up too many bees. The player with the least amount of disturbed bees at the end of the game wins! 

Flickin' Chicken could easily become the next sensation in your backyard! This hilariously silly game is suitable for players of all ages and is genuinely enjoyable for everyone.

A talking, singing rainbow poop — which at first might seem like the last toy you’d want in your home. But think again! This quirky item plays hide-and-seek with your kids, turning an ordinary piece of poop into the hero that saves your exhausted babysitter from hiding in the bathtub until your five-year-old finds them. Ugh, they are terrible at seeking.