My uncle and his girlfriend are going to have a child in March-May and I offered to Babysit when they have work. What are some tips I can use to help babysit....tips for a 12 year old girl in 7th grade!?
2006-09-11 13:35:50 · 8 answers · asked by |||scream||| 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I am the babysitter and I am the 12 year old!!! I dont have a daughter or son...I am babysitting my cousin!!!
2006-09-11 13:45:30 · update #1
newborns sleep alot so there isnt much to do at first. as they get older try to things with them like games, rolling a ball, peekaboo, just give them attention,patience no matter what,and always keep trying something no matter how silly
2006-09-16 15:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was sweet of you to offer, but in most states you are too young to watch an infant. technically, you are too young to be left home alone, the age for babysitting is 13, and i think it is older when watching children under 1. but a good start would be to ask your parents to sign you up for a babysitting skills class. these normally teach CPR and other things about childcare.
2006-09-11 20:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by Renee B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well a newborn sleeps alot so at first ,so I would suggest findin somethin to do while he or she sleeps.Babies usually eat every 4-6 hours.When he or she crys it could be for several reasons.Cold or to hot,Hungry,Needs a diaper change,or sometimes they just love to be held.When the baby gets older you can play simple games with them to keep them happy.The main thing is little kids love to play .Good luck
2006-09-11 21:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense but a 12 year old cannot handle an infant unless an adult is in the same house.
2006-09-16 22:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion I think 12 years old is too young to baby sit a new born...sorry I have no tips
2006-09-17 06:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just depends on the kids. The baby will either sleep alot, or cry alot. The older girl will like alot of stuff you do. T.v. ,Music, just depends on her interests. It will work out. Just love that baby.
check this out:
http://phoenix.gov/POLICE/babysi1.html
2006-09-11 20:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your daughter help and interact with you and the new baby. She may enjoy playing the role of "big sister" and a helper to you.
2006-09-11 20:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have lots of patience....girls like to bake,so get some baking in there
2006-09-11 20:38:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋