6 Dr. Seuss Characters Who Would Make Great Babysitters

Horton (Horton Hears a Who!)
Horton the elephant is a gentle giant with a huge heart. When he discovers a tiny planet with a whole community of microscopic creatures living on an itty-bitty speck of dust, he vows to protect Whoville with all his might—despite the snickers of malicious skeptics, vile vultures, and one Sour Kangaroo. Horton knows that “a person is a person no matter how small.” With an attitude like that, it’s safe to say that he would make a loving, considerate, and caring babysitter. (And work for peanuts!) (Sorry! We had to.)

Lorax (The Lorax)
Left in the care of the Lorax, your child might end up hugging trees and covered in dirt. But is that really such a bad thing? The nature-loving Lorax “speaks for the trees for the trees have no tongues.” He’s an amazing advocate for the colorful Truffula plants, so chances are he’ll also take good care of your precious little sweet peas—although he might be thrown off by all their moving and talking, and he may not let them play Xbox.

Sam-I-Am, (Green Eggs and Ham)
Anyone who’s tried to get a toddler to eat an actual meal with protein and veggies will admire Sam-I-Am’s sheer persistence. He actually gets a man (who has stubbornness of a three year old!) to eat green eggs and ham—which is more than your average teenage babysitter can do.

Old Man, (Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?)
Full of wise adages, the old man from The Desert of Drize shows compassion and empathy for a sad boy named Duckie. He puts things in perspective and teaches the young man a lesson in life and gratitude. Plus, he probably won’t raid your fridge. If only all babysitters could be so thoughtful.

The Cat (The Cat in the Hat)
Hear me out. The Cat causes mayhem, mess, and madness wherever he turns up, but, at the end of the chaotic day, he cleans up after himself—and that, my friends, is a rare and redeeming quality. Any parent who has come home to an absolute avalanche of broken toys, half-eaten snacks, and dirty diapers can appreciate the Cat’s attempt to tidy up after himself. At the end of the day, the house will be spotless and the kids will probably be fine.

Pop (Hop on Pop)
Listen, no one enjoys being a human (or bear) trampoline, but Pop puts up with the boisterous bouncing of his two cub children—because, well, it’s sort of his parental duty. He’s a dad, and he knows how to deal with toddler hyperactivity, plus he’s delightfully bouncy—so if he’s free on Saturday night, don’t hesitate to book him fast!
What Dr. Seuss character would you most like to have as a sitter?