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Two kids · three kids · sibling bookings
Babysitter for Two or More Kids in Brooklyn
Booking a babysitter for two or three kids isn't the same as booking for one. Different ages, different routines, different bedtimes, different homework loads. Brooklyn Sitters does multi-child sessions every week — siblings at different grade levels, a toddler plus a school-age kid, two under four. The price scales honestly: $28/hr for two, +$3/hr for each additional child. No per-child premium, no surprise surcharge. One sitter who actually knows how to move between kids without either one feeling shortchanged. For twins specifically, we send both of us — one per twin — which has its own page.
8+ years experience5.013 reviewsServing Brooklyn
Why us
Why Brooklyn parents choose us for multi-child.
Parallel routines
Bath, dinner, bedtime — kids with different schedules still get their routine run properly. Nobody's waiting on the sibling.
Transparent per-kid pricing
$25 one child, $28 two, +$3/hr per additional. Flat rate regardless of age. No "multi-child fee" beyond that.
Sibling dynamics handled
We don't pick sides, we don't escalate fights. Calm, consistent, fair — the kind of adult a sibling set actually needs.
The sitters
Your sitters for multi-child.
Becky Halfon
Lead Sitter
Becky currently works at a daycare and has 8+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting 10+ kids across Brooklyn to leading groups of 20+ as a camp counselor. She's also tutored 25+ students, so homework help is always included!
Shelly Davidov
Partner Sitter
Shelly has 6+ years of hands-on childcare experience — from babysitting kids of all ages across Brooklyn to mentoring 20+ campers as a camp counselor at Mill Basin Day Camp. She's also tutored elementary and middle school students, so homework help is covered!
What parents say
Kids ask for them by name.
“The absolute best, very reliable, trustworthy, great with kids, even my more attached little ones eased to them pretty quickly which is so reassuring when you want a night out to relax!! Been babysitting my kids for years, and my friends kids. Love love love could not recommend more!!!”
Katherine Benyaminov
“Becky is so good with kids, and is very punctual. My kids adore her, they always ask for her to come over and babysit. Highly recommended!”
Diana Ilizirov
Rates
Multi-Child rates.
$25
One child, per hour
$28
Two children, per hour
+$3
Each additional child
Small travel surcharge may apply depending on your neighborhood. See your area page for the exact amount.
Neighborhoods
Multi-Child across Brooklyn.
We cover 27 Brooklyn neighborhoods for multi-child bookings. The ones below are the most-requested for this service; the full grid underneath lists every neighborhood we serve.
Most requested
Multi-child sitter in MidwoodMulti-child sitter in FlatbushMulti-child sitter in Marine ParkMulti-child sitter in Ditmas ParkMulti-child sitter in Bay RidgeMulti-child sitter in Sheepshead Bay
All Brooklyn neighborhoods we serve
Multi-child sitter in Bergen BeachMulti-child sitter in Mill BasinMulti-child sitter in Marine ParkMulti-child sitter in GeorgetownMulti-child sitter in Gerritsen BeachMulti-child sitter in Sheepshead BayMulti-child sitter in FlatbushMulti-child sitter in MidwoodMulti-child sitter in Manhattan BeachMulti-child sitter in Brighton BeachMulti-child sitter in East FlatbushMulti-child sitter in CanarsieMulti-child sitter in FlatlandsMulti-child sitter in GravesendMulti-child sitter in BensonhurstMulti-child sitter in Ditmas ParkMulti-child sitter in KensingtonMulti-child sitter in Bath BeachMulti-child sitter in Dyker HeightsMulti-child sitter in Prospect Park SouthMulti-child sitter in Sunset ParkMulti-child sitter in Borough ParkMulti-child sitter in Sea GateMulti-child sitter in Bay RidgeMulti-child sitter in Crown HeightsMulti-child sitter in WilliamsburgMulti-child sitter in Brooklyn Heights
Common questions
Multi-Child FAQ.
What's the rate for babysitting two kids in Brooklyn?
$28/hr for two children, regardless of ages. For three kids it's $31/hr, four is $34/hr — $3 per additional child on top of the two-kid rate. A small travel surcharge applies for some neighborhoods.
Can one sitter actually handle two or three kids?
Yes, and it's what we do most nights. The real question is age range. Two school-age siblings are easy; a newborn plus a toddler plus a 7-year-old is a lot even with two sitters. Tell us the ages when you book and we'll tell you honestly whether one sitter is enough.
What about twins specifically?
Twins usually get two sitters — one per twin. Parallel routines, undivided attention each. See the dedicated twins page for how that booking works.
Can you do bedtime for kids with different routines?
Yes — that's the whole point. Share each kid's routine (order, length, lights-out time) when you book and we run them properly. Usually starts with the youngest; older kid reads while the little one is going down.
Will one sibling feel left out?
That's the thing we watch for most. Rotating attention, planned activities that scale across ages, making sure the quieter kid gets real engagement too. We've done this enough to know the signs and adjust.
How many kids are too many for one sitter?
Three kids is our practical ceiling for one sitter, and only if the age range is reasonable. Four or more — or three with a baby — and we either send two sitters or tell you that we're not the right shape for that booking.
Ready when you are
Book Becky or Shelly.
Becky and Shelly are available for multi-child across Brooklyn.