2006-06-13 06:36:05 · 21 answers · asked by Just ME! 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You won't know it all ever. I'm a mother and I still don't know it all about my 2 year old. Take a first aid/CPR class. I wouldn't let my 2 year old be babysat by anyone who hadn't taking a class like that.
Next, ask the parents for emergency numbers - pediatrician, their cell phones, and a grandparent or back-up to call in an emergency. Look up poison control, the fire department, and hopsital youself and keep those in your purse at all times.
Make sure you ask the parents about allergies (especially for food), bedtime, if they need dinner/snack, and rules. Once you get a basic idea, you can guess the rest, logically.
The more you play with a 2 year old, the easier they'll be to watch and handle. A babysitter is a great time for a kid to play nonstop with someone older. I like my kids to consider the babysitter "a treat", so they are excited instead of dreading it when I leave. If you have any stuff like crayons, coloring books, puzzles, bubbles, or kids books to bring, take them. Your stuff will be new an exciting for them. Then, use your imagination. Play dress up or cars. Turn on music and dance crazy. Read stories in silly voices, make faces, build a block tower... whatever, they'll just think it's fun to play with you.
There may be a fit when the parents leave, if he/she isn't use to being babysat. I'd just explain that mommy and daddy will be back, and you are here to keep him safe until they return.
2006-06-13 08:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Beth 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is always a good idea to know CPR and some basic first aid - just in case. Considering the child you are going to watch is 2 - make sure you know lots of songs, stories, and games to play. Two year olds love to be active and have a fairly short attention span. If you know some games to get them up and moving or play some music to dance to - that is always great. Also, make sure you have lots of patience- you will need it!
2006-06-13 06:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by pammy_6201 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to know emergency phone numbes s number to parents what the child likes to eat never ever keave unattended in the bath not even for a moment be awre of safety factors at all times know exactly when the parents are to return
big one ---- never toss the child into mid air playing and let go hold onto the child if you are tossing them if you do not they coukd flip upside down and tear their liver loose and bleed to death this has happened before
know child cpr this is also a must and what to do for choking
always be alert and responsible you are dealing with a life and someone else's angel from heaven some misakes are not fixable
2006-06-13 07:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by wanecka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main thing is that 2-year-olds are in perpetual motion. If not in body, then in mind. I have twin 2-year-olds, so trust me, i know. Having activities ready for them is probably the best way to plan for the experience. Follow-the-leader, freeze dancing, sculpting with play dough, blowing bubbles are all things that are good to have on hand. There are lots of websites that have even more ideas, just seach on toddler activities.
Good luck!
LissaSis
2006-06-13 06:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by LissaSis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah yes... The Terrible Two's... Always moving, into everything and "no" means "do it quick before I get stopped". Two years loved to be entertained and love to entertain you, but once you get started you aren't allowed to stop. Potty training is still spotty at this age... basically if they aren't wearing pull-ups just keep asking if them if they need to potty. One missed potty break could ruin your evening, dinner and sense of smell. Just be alert and give them lots of love and attention. If you have never babysat for this child before... watch out because they like to test you... "let's see what I can get away with now." Pray before, during and after the adventure. Good luck and stay calm.
2006-06-13 06:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by J F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 year olds are hard to entertain and they won't stay playing with one thing for long. If you let the 2 year old color, don't give them a marker, big mistake. Don't feed it too much sweets. Get your running shoes on you'll be doing a lot of that. Goodluck!
2006-06-13 06:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never tell them "no" try to redirect them when they are doing something wrong. Listen to them even though they might not talk right still act like you know what they want they get a kick out of that.
2006-06-13 06:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Muna S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know CPR and how to encourage good behavior in diffucult situations! They get into everything keep a close eye on them!
2006-06-13 06:41:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first aid cpr how to cook how to change a diaper how to and how often to take the child potty how often to feed and how much to feed. contact numbers from the parents. how often to give then a drink and what they are alolwed to drink, how much tv are they allowed to watch when is nap time
2006-06-13 06:40:40 · answer #9 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should already know it all as you have to be 15 or over to babysit and if you dont know then its best if you dont babysit anyones kids
2006-06-13 06:38:09 · answer #10 · answered by sexy bunni 69 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋