Babysitting please help!?
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Megan, I hope I can give you a few pointers here. You should arrive at least 15 minutes ahead, so they can show you everything that you need to know. If you have not met the kids before, you should ask if you can come 30 mins early, so you can meet and play with the kid/s and they will get used to you. Which will help them feel more comfortable and hopefully behave better.
You will need to know stuff like this:
Both Cell phone numbers
Where they are going (in case the phones don't have service where they are at)
Any Allergies?
What do they drink/eat for a bedtime snack?
Are they afraid of anything?
Any medical conditions?
Where are the diapers (if any)
The best advise I can recommend is to be on your best behavior because this can lead to a long term gig, and/or a good reference for other jobs. Also, the kids will tell their parents what happened. And in today's times there are plenty of parents like myself that have hidden video camera's inside the house. They are called nanny cams. They are cheap and very easy to hide.
So, be polite, show up early, clean up after yourself and the kids and you will have a great experience and more jobs! Good Luck.
you should attend a babysitting class. im gonna do that before i babysit. it will make me seem more uhhhhhh presentable i guess. and then youll pretty much know what to do and stuff.
good luck =]]]]
If you were coming to sit for my children, I would expect you to get there early to help them get used to you before I leave, at least a half an hour. As for questions, I would expect you to ask about their bedtimes, snacks, how much tv they could watch (depending on the age), and feedings in general. Always make sure there is a number to reach the parents and a poison control number as well.
Get there 10 to 15 min early. Ask for emergency numbers. Ask if the kids have any allergies. Ask if there's anything they are not allowed to do, or any special routines that they have. Ask where things are located if you don't know (first aid kit, etc.). Make sure you know what time they are coming home. Introduce yourself very friendly - "Hi! I'm Megan! How are you?" And don't worry...if you look stressed the parents will think you don't know what you're doing and will be worried. Good luck!!
of course you'll introduce yourself. they should already know who you are. how did you get the job? then calm down, get there at 7:45, then sit there and study your english homework.
get there before 8 and look exsided but experanced dont make them think u have never baby sat before cause they might not trust u. be EXSIDED and up beat when your around the kid make it look natral and be relaxed
good luck!!! and have fun
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Good luck and have fun!
I would suggest you arrive at least by 7:45. This will give you time to meet the kids and talk to the parents. Make sure they give you an emergency contact number like thier cell number. Ask about any special instructions like food allergies or medications. Ask about bedtime routines since I assume you will be putting them to bed. You will want to know when to expect them home.
Now for some unsolicited advice. Make sure you lock the door and don't let anyone in under any circumstances. The parents will have a key so they can let themselves in. Make sure your parents know exactly where you are going to be, when you will be home and have a phone number to contact you. Call your parents at least once to let them know how things are going. I know this sounds strange, but it will give you an opportunity to ask your mother questions if something minor should come up that you don't know how to handle. The best time would be right after the kids go to sleep.
Good Luck.
Since its your first time with this family, get there a half an hour early. this way they can show you around, and the kids can get used to you. Also, it will help the Mom so she can have a few more minutes alone getting ready.
As the usual stuff, snacks, bed time, phone numbers etc.
The families and kids that I use to sit for loved it when I brought some stuff over, like games or crafts. Nothing expensive, but stuff that I had sitting around my house. Or I would buy a new coloring book or something, so that the kids had something different to do.
Good luck and be careful!
1. Bed time routine
2. Meal - do you have to feed them and if so how much.
3. Fire Extinguishers location and phone location
4. Doctor Phone number
5. Parent Cell Phone number
6. Phone number for physical place they will be (in case cell phone doesn't work)
7. Neighbor Phone number
8. Can you use computer/tv/dvd and if so get instructions
8. Child favorites - books, blankets/clothes, that they need to fall asleep.
9. What time will they be home.
10. Potty routine (if applicable) or diaper change routine (ointment, powder, etc.)
You should be there 15 minutes in advance and let them know that you will be locking the doors behind them when they leave and that you won't be opening them for anyone. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergancy
Good luck. You'll do fine. Remember babies can sense if you're nervous, so if your babysitting an infant, don't be nervous. The parents have confidence in you, so have confidence in yourself. You'll be great.
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