i am babysitting a one year old she loves to get into everything and
she likes to be picked up.but if i pick her up too much she becomes spoiled what should i do to keep her entertained
2006-07-03 08:19:51 · 17 answers · asked by Hailee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Picking up a child is not spoiling. You spoil a child by giving *things*, not by giving love. There is a huge difference, and you shouldn't be caring for a young child until you learn it.
2006-07-03 09:35:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't spoil a one year old by picking them up too much. She wants you to interact with her. Take a walk outside and explain what the things are that you see (dog, cat, bird, car, tree, etc.) and see if she can answer back when you point to things. Sing interactive songs with her to make her laugh (Itsy Bitsy Spider, Patty Cake, etc.)
One year olds are learning so much about the world around them. Help her understand what things are and explain things to her (but don't use baby gibberish). Read books to her. If you can drive or there's a library within walking distance, go to story time or find out if there's a puppet show at the local library. Find out if there's a play group for other children her age in the area. Show her how to play with some of her toys. Take her to the baby swings at a nearby park. Constantly talk to her and explain all the things around that you see and hear.
2006-07-03 15:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by kh_telco_mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One year olds are pretty easily entertained. They love to play peek -a- boo and enjoy any weird sounds you can make. Picking her up and playing with her won't spoil her; she needs your attention. Sing to her and bounce her on your knee. If you get tired of holding her in one place carry her around the house and identify objects around the house for her. This helps her language development. Are you allowed to take her out in the stroller. This is a great way to pass time while babysitting if it is not too hot.
2006-07-03 15:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by runningviolin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say you can't spoil a child under the age of two. Little kids need lots of variety so keep each activity fun and short, then move on to the next. The worst thing you can do is plunk her down in front of a T.V. Instead, let her sit in your lap while you read to her and show her pictures, even if she can't understand what you're saying. Take her for a walk outside and get your errands done at the same time. Sing kiddy songs to her, as well as your popular favorites. Hold her and take her on a tour of the house, telling her about all the furniture, pictures, colors, things inside the cabinets. Play music and dance together while she's in your arms. Kids get their love of music and sense of rhythm early in life. And you will build up your arm muscles while you're at it. When it's time for a nap, pretend you're sleeping, too, then escape when she nods out so you have a few minutes of freedom.
2006-07-03 15:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by clvcpoet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ihave 2 boys and the oldest is a little over a year and a half. We play a lot of games together. You can also teach her how to pick up her toys and how much fun it is to do that. My son loves to be read to. Try reading to her. I agree that you can't spoil them when they are babies but by a year if they are able to crawl or walk then they shouldn't be held. Do a lot of interacting with her most kids love that.
2006-07-03 15:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by mommyof2_2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the good thing about being a babysitter...you can spoil them, then go home...There is really no way to spoil a baby when she is one. Be lucky that you only have to babysit one..come to my house where I have 3!! LOL
2006-07-03 15:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is IMPOSSIBLE to "spoil" a baby! One cannot pick them up or love them too much. If they are not loved, and picked up enough, then they will be "spoiled" by being emotionally messed up for life.
2006-07-03 15:25:06 · answer #7 · answered by Erica T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't pick her up but sit in the floor with her and play, play peek-a-boo with her, and maybe take her to the park so she can run around. [you may think she is to little but babies loves swings and slides.] Every now and then pick her up and spin her around. But other than that just grab her by the hand and walk with her
2006-07-03 15:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
set aside 1 hour of play time. Give her some attention. Then, you can give her a coloring book, movie? dolls... make her learn to play by herself too. It is good for her, good for her imagination, and great for her to learn independance. As a sitter it isnt your ob to entertain the whole time.....you dont want to neglect the whole time either.... but I feel it is important for kids to get in touch with their imagination, and you need to start them young. Give her options of other things she can do...while you get lunch ready, or tidy up, she will get the idea. Your busy, so she needs to go on her own. I have a 1.5 and a 2.5 yr old. and i limit cuddles, and my play time, not because i dont love them, and no because i dont enjoy them, but simply because i want them ti be imaginative, think on thier own, make decisions on their own. Im sure some readers are going to totally dissagree with me....and thats ok, but i have seen possitive results because of it. My kids know i love them!!! They are very good little boys, but they are also very creative with their time, and play together very well.
2006-07-03 15:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by bangbanks72 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try playing games that they can sit down on there own like patty cake or peek a boo or if the child isn't the type to eat crayons try some coloring with them my sons loved that
2006-07-03 19:05:28 · answer #10 · answered by peggy_preston 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋