Need A Break?
Try Virtual Babysitting.
It's A Thing.

Your regular video-call just isn’t enough. Caribu allows you to be in a virtual playdate with books and activities to keep kids completely engaged!

Caribu allows a remote babysitter to do an activity with your child in a video-call creating a better experience for kids, and a longer break for parents!

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Need A Break?
Try Virtual Babysitting.
It's A Thing.

Your regular video-call just isn't enough. Caribu keeps kids engaged in a virtual playdate with books and activities in a video-call.

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How Remote Babysitters can help Parents by using Caribu

Caribu allows a remote babysitter to do an activity with your child in a video-call creating a better experience for kids, and a longer break for parents!

Getting Started Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3

Download Caribu and
create an account

Add trusted contacts like family
members or babysitters

Read, draw, and do activities
together in a real-time video-call

Getting Started Is As Easy As 1, 2, 3

Named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions, Caribu allows children and trusted users to read, draw, and do activities together in a real-time video-call. We have an in-app library full of 1000+ books, games, activities, and coloring sheets, in eight languages, for kids to immediately use in a Magical Caribu Call with a babysitter. Download the app on iOS or Android, create an account, and then enjoy your free access.

Caribu Virtual Babystting Testimonials

CARIBU VIRTUAL BABYSTTING TESTIMONIALS

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Cook And Connect With Your Family This Week In A Virtual Playdate

Cook And Connect With Your Family This Week In A Virtual Playdate

Bring out your pots and pans — it’s time to cook and connect with your favorite family members! This week, #CampCaribu presents a menu of ‘Fun With Food’ books and activities for you to try together in a video-call. Each day, Caribu will feature two books: an “Entrée” book that tells a story involving food or cooking; and a “Side Dish” book that shares a specific recipe. Pick one or both to read and inspire your kitchen staff, and prepare some treats together!

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The Important Role Of Aunts And Uncles In Children’s Lives

The Important Role Of Aunts And Uncles In Children’s Lives

Aunts and uncles can also be the adult friend a child needs. For example, a child could be too nervous to talk about their crush in math class or the bully on the playground with their parents. They certainly want to address these issues with someone but may feel their parents will be dismissive or explosive about what’s bothering them. Cue in the “cool uncle” who listens without the judgmental and presumptive attitudes parents could show when addressing touchy topics with their kids. Aunts and uncles may have a more relaxed approach with their nieces and nephews, offering different and more encouraging solutions to a child’s problems. They are more likely to tell their nieces and nephews embarrassing stories about their parents. These and other entertaining exchanges could help solidify a powerful and trusting relationship between aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews for many years.

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Disclaimer: Caribu was built to be safe and secure for families and trusted contacts. Adults set up the Caribu account and add other trusted family members so that their kids can do an activity in a video-call with a trusted adult. We expect that every account created is created by an adult and those two adults are known to each other before a child engages in a Caribu Call. We expect that all organizations have done extensive background checks and fingerprinting to ensure the safety of children in Caribu Calls. We cannot take on liability for any callers, participants, or content of calls, and we disclaim any third party claims or issues. We implore you to ensure that you have the strictest protections in place before using Caribu to create your program virtually, as you should when you use Caribu for any purpose. Please use your own discretion in offering our program to chosen readers and participants, and take all possible precautions to keep your children and families safe.