i was babysitting my little brother last night and after bathing him i left him on the rug in the living room with our cat for a sec while i got his pyjamas but when i got back he was crying and it appeared the cat had scratched him down below hes ok now he forgot after a few minutes and is quite happy but im really scared my mom will see the scratches and think im not fit to be left with him is there anything i can do??
2006-08-09 05:37:40 · 48 answers · asked by purple_ronnie_always 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
stab the cat and and use some make up to cover the scratches or wait outside a shop and wait for a similar looking little boy in a pram and swap babies worked for me and my bro and no one to this days knows the difference
2006-08-09 05:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by verons_girl 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
don't let false guilt control you. Go and take the child to them and tell them what happened. If they don't believe you then you may have told some beauties before. This time just face the music and be honest about it. Learn very quickly what not to do with a baby if there is a cat around.... and from now on never leave a baby alone unless everything is totally secure... no cat, dog, potential accidents etc... It is better to take the baby in your arms (wrapped in a "cloth" if naked) (movement makes moving air across the skin feel like knives if it is cool) with you and share the experience of getting some pyjamas. Babies are not stupid. They love to be included in what you do with or around them without over doing it. Just be sure to promise not to leave a baby alone ever again... anything can happen when you least expect...
2006-08-09 05:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by diarbe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the responsibility, then you have to take it at all times. That means telling you parents. I'm sure they will understand. When they find out on their own, and they will during a bath or changing clothes, they will be upset and disappointed in you if you don't tell them. Trust is something that's easy to break, and hard to build. Even when you've done something wrong, it's always better to tell the truth than to lie or cover it up.
In this case, it wasn't anything you did wrong. You thought he was safe, but he pinched or pulled on kitty the wrong way. The cat got even. You can't control the cat. Apologize for not telling her when they got home. She'll understand.
2006-08-09 05:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt sound logical that the cat scratched him unless it was brushing against him and he pulled its tail or something. You don't say how old the child is or if he's able to respond to the animal in this way. Babies can have sharp little nails maybe he did it himself. At least you didn't put him somewhere he could fall off.If you know it wasn't your fault just point it out to your mum and you'll be acting more responsibly and show her you do care about your little brother.
2006-08-09 06:16:39 · answer #4 · answered by xbkw46 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound a very nice person and I am sure you mum will understand. Just explain - honestly things like this happen all the time with small babies. You were there and nipped out to get his jammas.
Last summer, my son was left to look after his step sister - he was 34 years of age and she was 4. They were outside playing football and the little girl wanted to get dressed up in her fairy outfit. He said wait until your Mum gets back but she took all her clothes off and locked herself in he bathroom and would not come out. When her dad came back he went mental, but understood. My son felt just like you and swore he would never babysit again. But, now we all just look back and laugh, SO WILL YOU. You did nothing wrong, nobody was hurt and lastly what a dreadful way to learn not to turn your back for a second. My good wishes to you.XX
2006-08-09 06:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was an accident, he's fine, so you're fine. Just next time you leave him for a second make sure the cat isn't around. It's okay to leave little kids in a room for a few minutes, just make sure it's not too long. And you heard him fussing, so you were close enough to go help him.
2006-08-09 05:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by italia_azure 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with (most) all of the above answers in that you should admit what happened. One thing I didn't noticed being mentioned was.....with cat scratches, always use an alcohol swab to clean the scratch! That will eliminate the possibility of infection.
2006-08-09 05:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her straight forward. She might be mad, but she'll realize you told the truth and that shows a lot of maturity.
And she needs to know anyway--maybe the cat has been showing agression to the boy lately (pets can show sibling rivalry too) and should stay outside for a while.
2006-08-09 05:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by MornGloryHM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have just learned your first lesson that you can't leave a little one alone for a second! It was an accident, thankfully a minor one. Tell your mother about it FIRST, so she doesn't find out on her own, and then you really may get reamed! Depending on knowing how your mother is, maybe she'll just give you a lecture, like I would, and really lecture you before you babysit again, like I would.
2006-08-09 05:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them what happened. they can make sure the scratch is taken care of. it really shouldn't be a problem and if you just say that he was playing with the cat and got scratched it will be ok.
2006-08-09 05:42:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋