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Babysitting Saturday
I am 13 years old but turning 14 next month. I have babysat kids from the ages 2-6 numerous times. I also babysit my brothers who are 9 and 12. This Saturday I was asked to babysit these 3 kids. One is 1 1/2 years old, 1 is 8 years old and the other is 10. I know the 10-year old because she goes on my bus and I talk to her. I am worried about the 1 1/2 year old because he is not potty trained so that mean's I will be changing diapers. I have babysat alot before but for some reason this time Im more nervous. Is there anyway I can prepare quickly for Saturday and get over my worries. Thank you
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It will be fine you wont really have to worry about the two older kids know what do to by know, just mostly watch the 1 1/2 year old beucase they will need a lot of carring I use to babysit a one and a half year old all the time and now he is four so he got through it. and the whole changing dipers sucks big time yeah but you have to do it sometime its not that bad tho. just relax and have funn and put on your A game!
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Don't worry about something going wrong. 8 and 10-year olds are old enough to amuse themselves- be there and constantly be attentive to make sure they don't accidentally implode the bathroom.
Most of your time and energy will be spent caring for the 1 1/2 year old. Remember also that if something DOES happen (God forbid) the older kids have the knowledge to help you (i.e., they can dump water on small fires or call for help, etc).
But seriously, don't worry. Everything will work out fine. Think of an activity you can ALL do together (art projects are great if they're creative) and you can put the toddler down for a nap & say, fingerpaint with the kids when he's sleeping.
goodluck!
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Have you ever babysat them before? If not, it could be just nerves. Maybe you want the kids to like you, maybe you're not sure what activities to do, or maybe you're just nervous altogether. It could be anything. Just remember, you've got a lot of experience with kids & babysitting, so I'm sure if anything goes wrong, you'll have it under control.
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