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Babysitting classes?
um i have a question. i am about to start going to a babysitting course. i just wandered what to expect.do i practice changing diapers? cpr? all that tell me everything like your own experiences with either the course of actual babysitting i really need help asap as soon as possible! i am so excited but scared please help also when i get a job babysitting what do i bring what do i say to the parents please help. especially about the money? i dont wanna do it for free. after all its my free time i could do something better! please help thanks
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the main things we did was
got a doll to change diapers and practice cpr
but they gave us this head and we practiced mouth to mouth that way
we also were in a circle and talked about different age groups and whats approprate
bring little things to entertain the kids
and about pay it varies on age and how many kids
for ex.
i babysit a 6 year old and 1 year old
i charge around $5.00 an hour
but for older kids around $2.00 an hour per kid..
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I've never taken a course...so I can't help you there but I have babysat before so... You probably won't need to bring much, because usually the kids have tons of toys at there house. Last time I brought nail polish to paint the little girl's nails with (Just be sure to ask the parents if it is okay) and a movie for them to watch.
You should always ask the parent the following things:
1. A number they can be reached at in case of emergency
2. Another emergency contact person
3. If the children are allergic to any foods(peanuts, milk, and eggs are very common)
4. The street address of the house, and directions to the house.
Be sure to pay attention to what time they should go to bed, what they are allowed to watch on tv, how much tv they can watch, what they can eat for a snack etc.
Most people will know that you expect to be paid, It depends on how long you watched the kids,and how many there were. Somewhere between $5-6 and hour is reasonable. If you put up fliers, you can put how much you charge on them =] If someone doesn't pay you, just before you leave say something like. "oops! I'm trying to leave without you paying me! Looks like you almost got babysitting for free!"
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Hey, I have taken a Red Cross babysitting course! It is really fun, even if it was like six hours. But overall, it really helps to have certification because parents are glad to know that you have had training. Anyways, to answer your question, they teach you how to change diapers, how to play with kids, dealing with separation anxiety, feeding, basically everything you need to know. If they forgot to teach you how to do something, just ask. My instructor was cool and really nice. They show you corny videos on playing with the kids and what to do in an emergency. Also, you get to practice the heimlich maneuver and CPR. If the parents don't bring up the money, just say "by the way I charge about six dollars an hour" or whatever amt. usually no more than five or six dollars per kid. Most of the time the parents WILL bring it up, unless its a close friend or something. When you are talking to the parents, DONT be afraid to ask questions. Its better to be safe than sorry. Make sure you ask what and when they can eat and if they have any allergies. Hope I helped! leave one in my inbox if you have more questions.
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