[header] How to entertain a baby while babysitting [title] Ask the parent (s) about the what toys the baby has, how they are usually entertained, and so on. [step] This will really help you out when trying to figure out what to do to entertain them. [title] Give the baby a toy. 
[step] The toy should be one of the toys the baby already has. If it's a toy that you brought, make sure that you washed it thoroughly ahead of time and that it is not too small to play with.