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Well this is my first time babysitting by myself w/ younger kids. I have done a little 6 year old with my friend, but now i have a 2 year old girl and a 4 year old boy. Im sorta nervous b/c i just saw when a stranger calls! lol. So my question is: is there anything i need to know before i go? How much to charge, emergencies, cautions, questions to ask the parents? ill rate! thanks so much!
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you should ask for a number whith which you can reach them,give them your cell number(if you have one) ask about allergies. ask them what time they need to be in bed, if they would like for you to answer their phone or just let it ring? always make sure you lockthe doors after the parents leave if they haven't locked them.
hope i have helped
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There's not too much to know. Just know their cell numbers, if their allergic to anything, their bed times, etc. The parents should tell you this kinda stuff before they leave. There's nothing to worry about. =)
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Well You should charge maybe 5$ an hr , then ask parents when they will be home, where will they be, phone numbers,stuff like that
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I'm 13 and I've been babysitting since I was 9. The #1 thing to know is how to say no to them. You dont want them running around doing everything they want and have the parents come home to a messy house. The other thing is dont give them sugar close to bed time (it always ends up bad.) The last thing is to have fun unmessy activities for them to do and have them read a book or watch a relaxing video before bedtime.
good luck and remember When A Stranger Calls is just a movie
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Ask for emergency phone numbers, the kids bed time, anything that you need to know about each kid such as allergies, medication, etc., what time the parents will be back, and if there is anything the kids can or can't do.
Have Fun!
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Questions to ask parents -
1) there bed time. 2) if they take medicane. 3) if they are alergic to anything. 4)what foods can they eat. 5) are they aloud to watch tv.
if you know anymore questions you should ask them then ask them.
When I first started babysitting I would get nervous and not know what fun things to do with them. The key thing you HAVE to remember when babysitting is to be outgoing and not like quiet and depressed. Let them have fun, have fun with them, and all that jazz.
911 is the most important help number..
GOOD LUCK!
<3 maddie
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oooohh! i babysit alot and i refused to see that movie for that reason!! ooh! well anyways... before the parents leave make sure you ask:
1) emergency phone numbers ; cell numbers
2) bed times
3) what time they plan to be home
4) ask about what foods they can/cant eat
and make sure you pay attention to both of them and give them equal attention, especailly because ones a girl and ones a boy. younger kids will be more difficult to keep your eyes on but dont sweat it. and about money, usually go by per kid, per hour but just accept what they give you; maybe they'll give you more then you ask for! good luck and have fun!
X0 ' KALIE
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Okay this is everything you need to know.
I would recommend charging from 5-10 an hour. When you get there you need to ask the parents about the kid's bedtime, allergies, what food they should eat, if they can watch TV, go on the computer and things that they are not allowed to do. Make sure you don't let them near the bathroom, fireplace, and kitchen by themself. If anyone calls don't pick up the phone or answer the door. MAke sure you have the parents number and the numbers of grandparents, neighbors, police, firemen, EMT"S and Poison Control. GOod luck! ♥
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