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Hi... I babysit every weekend, for 3 little kids and one newborn. I know this may sound silly, but how do you take care of a newborn?
Thanks,
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This is not a silly question at all.
Make sure they are clean and fed. The parents should give you a feeding schedule for the newborn- Just stick to that. I don't know how little the baby is to know how much they eat, but be sure to burp them at least a couple of times per feeding.
Do that by holding them to your shoulder and patting their back, and/or rubbing their back in a circular motion or up and down motion. (I do both, personally.) If no burp happens, give them a little time for their milk to settle, then try again.
If you get no burp midway through the bottle, and they fuss to have the bottle back, don't fret- go ahead and feed them another 1/2 ounce or ounce, then try again.
Other than that, newborns sleep a lot. Make sure they are laid down to sleep in a safe place. Not on the couch, and not around bunched blankets and pillows. Parents will tell you where you can safely lay the baby.
Newborn babies love the human face. When baby is awake and alert, smile and talk to them. You can talk about whatever you want, they don't mind. If you want to smile and talk about how the weather was yesterday, they will be just as pleased as if you smile and talk about how your dog got skunk sprayed and needs a bath something fierce.
The parents should inform you of anything you need to know. If you are unsure of yourself and need to say, "I'm not sure how to do this- can you show me/teach me/tell me?" Do so.
Do not be afraid to ask! As a mom to a 3 month old and a 16 month old, absolutely would I want you asking questions if you have any. They won't think you are silly or an idiot, I promise you that. It's a part of being a responsible, caring sitter.
Good luck! Anything else I can help with, feel free to ask my inbox.
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