I tried giving her toys, sing songs, cookies, and taking her out side. by the way she is 11 months old. =s
2006-12-10 02:25:57 · 20 answers · asked by c@++0 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If you are watching her at this moment, you need to figure out what she needs and give it to her. If she's hungry, feed her; if she's dirty, change her. If she's tired, put her to sleep; if she wants to play, play with her, etc.
If you AREN'T watching her at this moment, you need to call her parents and tell them to find someone who can watch her b/c you don't "shut up" a baby. Obviously, 11 months old cry for no apparently reason b/c they are babies. Try pet-sitting.
2006-12-10 07:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by Hootie562 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all shut up should not be the term you use. It should have been settle a baby.
Sencondly babies cannot verbally vocalize with the use of words. They make sounds and cry as their way of talking. What about playing with the baby. When they are that young just by you doing things with them, they calm down. Chances are that baby senses that you are stressed and upset which in turn makes them upset.
What about a diaper change, a bottle, a soother, cartoons....its a guessing game sweet heart. I have a 2 year old that I still have to guess whats wrong. If you can't handle a baby while babysitting then maybe you shouldn't be babysitting.
2006-12-10 10:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by momma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you were trying to "shut up" my baby, you'd be fired. Babies cry for a reason, whether you are able to figure it out or not. If the things you are doing aren't working... try something else. This is what moms have to do... try everything until something works. When the parents get home, ask the mom what they do when the baby starts crying. Perhaps there is a particular song on a CD she likes, or a certain way that mom holds her, or she likes it when dad rubs her tummy. You have to be patient with babies... half the time they don't know what is bothering them either, but they can't tell you, so you have to play detective and figure it out.
2006-12-11 00:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't SHUT UP a baby. You soothe and calm a baby. The more stressed you are the more upset the baby will be. Try to calm yourself down. Then check to see if you can figure out what the baby needs. You may not be able to calm her down, because she may just want her parents. Children that age are becoming attached to their parents and just cry for them.
You offered her toys, sang songs, and took her outside, but did you check her diaper, offer her a bottle or a blankie.
Before you watch this child again, talk to the parents to see if she has a favorite toy or blankie to comfort her with. Or just don't watch her if she upsets you that much. If you are that stressed, you could snap. It would be better to not watch her then to snap.
2006-12-10 12:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by sllcone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you should not be babysitting. You sound young. Maybe you should just call the parents to come home and look for another job. I would not want someone like you to watch my son. You don't "shut up" a baby. You take care of them and their needs.
2006-12-10 15:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by lindseym 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the babysitter of a very young child, it is your responsibility to meet the needs of the child. Crying babies can be a pain in the neck and it takes a lot of understanding and patience to care for them. It only takes an instant of loss of control to permanently damage a young child. My concern is for the both of you. Should something happen, you will be held legally responsible. I would suggest that you give up sitting with very young children or only do so under adult supervision until you mature enough to care for them in a loving and safe manner.
2006-12-10 16:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by Tim E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. The best thing to try though (and this is assuming she has been fed and changed is to put her in her crib) let her cry for 5 minutes and go in and check on her. Gradually extend the time to 10 minutes. Go in and check but don't pick up the baby. After about 1/2 hour she will stop. Next time you sit the time will be shorter.
2006-12-10 10:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
first of all, if you feel the need to "shut up a baby" then you do NOT need to be babysitting. If the baby is crying and you cannot comfort her, call her parent. she is probably sick or maybe she senses that you don't like kids and you are scarring her.
2006-12-10 10:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by visionsofforever 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a baby doesn't cry for nth but for a certain reason such as:
hunger
thirst
discomfort when the nappy has to be changed
pain
tiredness
dislike of the dark
so try to find y the baby is crying and then try to solve the problem
2006-12-10 11:07:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if you lay the baby across your lap (on it's stomach) they find this soothing. gently rock back and forth, while tenderly rubbing the baby's back. This helps if the baby has a problem with gas.
2006-12-10 10:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by franny2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋