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baby/toddler boys
My dance teacher recently had a baby boy(hes now 5 months) She also has a 2 year old boy. I volunteered to babysit for her once the baby is older. I've babysitted before but I had some help. Actually, I just helped babysit. I entertained them and the actual babysitter fed them, changed them, etc. I've never changed a diaper but I'm pretty sure I know how to fix them something to eat. I just want some tips on what all I should do and remember. Any ideas on activities? Snacks? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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I started babysitting two boys at the same age as them. Since your waiting for the youngest to get a little older, take a class. Or maybe go with a friend who babysits and have them show you what to do. Remember there is always a phone, if you need help dont be afraid to call someone, like your mom or a friend. Best bet, your mom will be able to help you the most. Ask your dance teacher things about what they eat and stuff, she will show you. The best thing to babysitting, is to be patient. Dont freak out, just have fun.
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have a friend come with you or ask your mom to show you the ropes . then once u fell cofortable go for it.
you can always call a friend or your mom if you feel uncortable while your babysitting too.
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always have a friend with u or sumthin that has expirence atleast till u get the hang of it
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What a great question! I myself am babysitting right now as we speak [but the child is sleepin]!
When you babysit by yourself for the first time, you might feel a bit nervous! Let the parents know that this is your first time alone when you babysit! They can answer any questions you may have!
Also before you babysit alone, you should find a local Red Cross company or a hospital & take a babysitting class! this will help you know how to change diapers, and they give you good ideas for activities! they also give you CPR details! find one near you and you will be in good hands!
Hope this helped! *LaUrEn*
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For the changing the diaper part ask someone you know that has a baby or just ask your mom, it isnt that hard.
SOme fun things to do are: Watch a movie, it will take up time and they will enjoy it. PUt some music on and dance around, but watch the kind of music you put on [try pop or just kiddie music]. They will have toys to so get them to play with them.
Snack wise, its always good to ask the parents what they can and cant eat. Veggies and Fruit are always good and ask the kids what they like too.
There are babysitting classes you can take, look them up in your town to see if you have any near by.
--Julie
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if u have a car, or if ur old enuff, drive them around town or sumthin(if ur allowed to)
if u have a church, and they have nursaerys or sumthin, then volunteer there so u can see how it's dun
i'd never changed a diaper b4 until my 1st tyme workin wit this baby IN 8TH GRADE
it's not too hard, utake ok the diaper, u clean the but area, u put powder there and u put on the other diaper, it it's a boy then watch out, he mite pee on u
and about food, his mom or dad will show u the food, and give u a tyme to feed him, and u make sure he has a bib, and feed him as much as he'll eat, maybe a lil less, then pick him up, make sure u have a burp thing, and pat him on the bak for a bit until he burps
avtivities, movies and t.v
once u watch the movies for a while, they don't annoy u that much
see i've watch a 1yr old u couldn't talk but LOVED sesame street which i watched when i was yunger, after the 1st few tymes babysittin her, i didn't mind all the movies n stuff
if u need anything else on babysittin drop it in my inbox
i've been doin it since i was 11
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I help out in my churches nursery with 2 year-olds and they usually give them goldfish or fruitloops dry and sometimes even pretzels....Be sure to write down all phone messages....If you are not sure what his parents let him do then do not let him do something like that....remember to change his diaper....I might even fix them macoroni and cheese...
XOXO
Haleigh Ann
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u should ask the teacher what to feed them play like peek a boy and things like that lil kids like that stuff i have a lil bro that turning 4 on august 2 he used to love that stuff and turn on cartoons like teletubies they love that
If u need advice ask Randomdude PZE
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Well, since you have some time before the baby gets older, go out and take a babysitting course that might be offered where you live. I took that a couple years ago and even if you never babysit in your life its useful. They teach you artificial respiration (AR) in the event that someone stops breathing. They will also teach you the proper heimlech manuever to use on a child. These are just a few of the things that I learned.
For the safety of the kids, the most important number would be 911, which is pretty simple. But make sure you get a number to reach the parents when their out.
Even if you don't have a number to reach the parents, pretending you are calling them works to keep the kids under control if they won't listen to you.
To change a diaper (since I can't help you with that):
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To entertain them you have two options - find things for them to do, or do things with them. I prefer to do things with the kids. Back in the days when I babysat a lot I used to bring a bunch of craft supplies with me and use the craft supplies in their house to occupy the kids and myself. Kids will usually want to do whatever you are doing, so if you're just sitting there - then they're probably just going to sit there too. And then bug you. Or cry. Or something else annoying.
So try to get involved with what they are doing. I used to play barbies a lot or with tonka trucks and water guns. Depending on the kids of course.
If you really dont want to participate, then try this. Make up a game on the spot. Find a random object and hide it somewhere and have the kids search for it. Make a big deal when they find it so they feel special and will want to keep playing. If the kids are really annoying then hide it somewhere really high that they can't reach and it'll keep them entertained for hours!
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Just talk to the mom and she should help you out just take the 2 yr. old up to his room and he'll be entertained maybe pop in a movie or something im not garenteeing he'll watch it but he'll watch bits n pieces of it and my lil cuz who is 2 loves crackers!-trix
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Just play with them, keep them entertained, as far as the snack goes ask your teacher what she feeds them for snacks
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