| Category | Details |
| Title | Super Sitters |
| Season & Episode | Season 47, Episode 4704 |
| Main Muppet Characters | Cookie Monster, Grover, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Oscar the Grouch |
| Human Guest(s) | Chris, Baby Emma |
| Letter of the Day | B (for Baby and Babysitting) |
| Number of the Day | 13 |
| Theme | Learning how to care for and communicate with infants. |
| Lessons & Themes | Understanding baby cues (crying/hunger), the importance of gentleness, and practicing patience. |
| Key Segments | Smart Cookies (The Hidden Teething Biscuit), Elmo's World: Babies, Kindness Cam. |
| Air Date | January 28, 2017 (HBO) / September 25, 2017 (PBS) |
Summary
Chris watches Baby Emma on the street. Grover and Cookie Monster want to help him out. They learn that babysitting isn't just sitting on the child. Emma cries. Chris teaches the monsters to think like babies. They figure out what she needs. A cookie won't solve problems for a baby. Babies need formula and burping.
Emma grabs Cookie Monster's fur. The group uses soft toys to calm her down. The monsters perform a loud lullaby with trumpets and cymbals. This noise wakes the baby. Chris steps in. They switch to a softer approach. Emma falls asleep. Quiet behavior helps a napping infant.
The Smart Cookies team is up against The Crumb. He disguises himself as a baby. He wants to steal a teething biscuit. Cookie Monster uses logic to find the biscuit. He found it under a fuzzy teddy bear. Elmo explores the world of babies. Oscar the Grouch likes the noise and the mess.
Parent's Guide
Chris says that crying is a way of communicating. Grover learns to think like a baby to find a solution. Babies communicate using physical cues instead of words. Crying is a way of expressing hunger or fatigue. You've got to figure out what the sounds mean so you can take care of them. When you listen without speaking, it helps you understand others better.
Just because something is meant for adults doesn't mean it's necessarily safe for babies. You've got to know what your kids can eat before you offer them food. Cookie Monster tries to give Emma a cookie. Grover brings live cows for milk. Chris gives them a heads-up. Babies need specific formula from a bottle.
Grover finds a soft stuffed animal in the carriage. Stroking the toy helps Emma feel calm. Sensory experiences are important for infants. Soft toys and gentle touches provide security. These tools help babies transition to rest.
Cookie and Grover sing a loud lullaby with trumpets. They learn to switch to a soft version. Emma falls asleep. High energy can ruin a quiet moment. It's important to match your volume to a baby's needs. When you switch from loud to quiet, it shows respect for the schedule.
The monsters have even learned to burp Emma after she's fed. This'll stop you from getting a stomach ache. Caregiving means feeding, burping, and monitoring sleep. It's about being there for someone and taking care of them.
Caregiving is exhausting. Teams are better at providing support. Loud songs are a common mistake that a lot of people catch. Chris and the monsters work as a trio. Chris brings his expertise to the table, and the monsters pitch in with extra help. Collaboration makes sure we're providing the best care.
The monsters tell Chris to be quiet when he tries to speak. They want Emma to stay asleep. The most important thing is to keep the peace. Even a compliment can be too loud if it wakes a child.
