just i know not now. i have to wait a whole 7 or 8 years i cant wait that long. can doctors untie my moms tubes? or help me get a baby to see andhold alot of the time. HELP
2006-06-21 05:02:21 · 30 answers · asked by jenny.lynnx3 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you are the perfect baby sitting age. Ask about a red cross or Y babysitting certification class and then begin making money holding babies!
2006-06-21 05:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by missingfinger 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You DO NOT want a baby right now! Look for a babysitting job or find a friend of the family that has a new baby...im sure they would be more than willing to let you come over and help out whenever you want! DO NOT get pregnant! Your body isnt even physically ready to go through pregnancy and childbirth! You could have lots of complications!
I always loved babies too when I was younger....7 or 8 years is not that long to wait...in the whole scheme of your entire life, 7 or 8 years is just a droplet of time! It will go by MUCH faster than you think! =)
2006-06-21 05:13:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started babysitting at 12. I felt the same way, that I wished to have a baby in the house. Many parents are willing to trust you to a few hours with their child while they go out for dinner or to a movie, and the more you babysit for people, the more they will trust you. Now, I work as a nanny, and can site nearly 10 years of experience with children, three of which are as a nanny, and the rest babysitting.
The first step is to find a family, of course. Look around your neighborhood. Anyone have kids one or two years old? This is the perfect age of children for a beginning babysitter, if you want to care for babies. Many say 'terrible twos', but it really isn't usually until they are closer to three that they start their rebellious streak, and even then, as long as you know the boundaries and they follow them, it's not hard.
Get a first aid and cpr certification (cpr for adults, children, and infants..it's good to have), and take a babysitting class. Red Cross usually holds classes, and some community colleges also do these classes. You might also take a lifeguard class.
There is a book called the What to Expect Baby-sitter's Handbook, by Heidi Murkoff, that is very good for young babysitters, and will tell you most of what you need, including safety, expectations for different age groups, bottle feeding 101, behaviour and discipline, and pages that you can copy and fill in about each child, to keep the emergency numbers, likes and dislikes, allergies, and other information on. I highly recommend this book for any beginning babysitter. Other books are helpful, but this one covers the most topics, for the amount of book it is. It is in a spiral notebook style, and can easily fit in a bag.
Babysitting is also a great way to show your parents you are responsible, and to get a little extra money for that cd you really want, or those fashion jeans that Mom won't buy for you because they are very expensive.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Also, goggle 'babysitting tips' or any topic you want to know about, and you can learn more that way. Below are my recommended reads.
2006-06-21 06:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jewel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to wait those 7 or 8 years. Babies are high maintainance and you'll need to enjoy your teenage years before becoming an adult.
There are many schools that offer a program using baby dolls with a computer chip. It's a great way to see how well a pretend mommy will do with a real one. If your school doesn't have a program, check with the principal or guidance counselor to recommend a place that does.
2006-06-22 04:16:02 · answer #4 · answered by Patty Pooh Pooh Pie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me you do not want a baby at 13. I did it when I was 15 and it was not easy. Now that I had my second baby it still is not easy and I'm 21 now. Please do not have a baby or even wish it . It is hard and you will not be able to enjoy your teenage years because you have a big responsibly. You will not be able to go out with friends or go do anything because you have to make sure that your child is taking care of. Not to mention you having to get up for all those night feedings, changing, or anything else the baby needs. Instead of you having a baby please get a babysitting job.
2006-06-21 06:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by mom of 2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start babysitting. It will make you understand how difficult it is to raise a child. My wife and I waited until we were both 23 years old and we were "ready." No matter how ready you are, it's tough. Please be patient, it will come soon enough and it will be wonderful. For now, be young and enjoy life. School is way more important right now. Also, babysitting will help you feed that need to have a baby. At the end of the night when the kid won't be quiet or won't stop throwing things at you...you can always hand them over to it's parents and leave.
2006-06-21 05:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by bluejacket8j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you wait at least 10 more years before even thinking about having a baby.
Maybe you can get a baby sitting job for a couple hours on the weekends.
2006-06-21 06:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Ro-lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not get into babysitting, if you don't already? That way you could be around kids, but still have the freedom of being a teenager! Ask around town and see if there is anything you could volunteer for helping out with kids.
And if you really want just a baby to be around, forget it, because they are cute and adorable, but all of them grow up to be cute and adorable little kids. They don't stay babies forever!
2006-06-21 05:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start looking around to babysit - you will soon find out they are ALOT more than cute - they cry ALOT, there are poopy diapers, you can't sleep, eat, or do ANYTHING for yourself anymore after a baby - no movies, no hanging out with friends, no listening to music, no NOTHING...trust me honey, you can wait...if you look for a position babysitting for a baby then you will learn this first hand, but also get your fill of cuddles. Put your name out there and ask around. Good luck!
2006-06-21 13:40:27 · answer #9 · answered by dixiechic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 11:16:00 · answer #10 · answered by ehrlich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I respect your feeling. You know what, thinking babies are adorable and you want one is not enough you should get it. Human Baby is a big responsibility. Baby needs mature parents who can guide into hard time. Baby need no tension like mom had me because sister needed me. You are still a baby. You need your mom to fulfil your feeling which you have for baby.
2006-06-21 05:14:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋