its saturday but i need things to do with her
2007-03-08 10:41:58 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Babysitting Tips
My Rates
1-2 kids ~ $5.00/hour
Each additional child ~ $1.25/hour
2-3 years old
Games:
Ride-on-toys, push-pull toys, water toys, picture books, simple puzzles, hide and go seek, rolling and catching ball, movies or watching t.v.
Food
Toddlers usually have 3 meals a day, with morning, afternoon, and bedtime snacks.
* At this age, kids will be trying new foods, but the foods may still have to be mashed or chopped.
Getting along with kids
Crying
If the baby starts to cry, try giving her a bottle, check to see if her diaper is too tight, or dirty, and try to hold him/her. Call the parents if the baby continues to cry longer than 15-20 minutes.
Colic
If the baby is crying in his crib, his tummy is tense and his knees are drawn up, rub his back or tummy gently, pick him up and walk around, or put him/her in the carrier and rock him back and forth.
Teething
If the baby’s cheeks are bright red, and is crying, and chewing his/her blanket, give her/him a teething ring, give a teething biscuit(either or), try soothing her by rubbing her back, carry her around the house and speak to her softly, call the parents if you can’t settle her down.
Shyness
IF the child starts to cry when the parents leave, speak to her softly and soothingly, tell her that her parents will be home soon. Approach her gently and quietly.
Temper Tantrums
If the child is throwing a fit and starts screaming, make sure he’s not close to the furniture or stairwell, and let him tire himself out.
Refuses to go to sleep
If the child doesn’t go to bed at her bedtime, leave her alone, she will eventually go to bed when she is ready, make sure you follow up her bedtime routine, read her and extra story, and give her a back rub.
Night Mares
If the child is having a nightmare, make sure that everything is ok, stay with her for a while, and leave the light on when you put her back to bed.
Bedwetting
If the child wets the bed, help her clean it up, change her bed, and reassure to him that its ok.
** Don’t ever say or do anything to embarrasse the child who wets the bed.
Refuses to share toys
If the child grabs a toy from her younger sister or brother, tell her you know its her toy, but her little sister wants to play with it too, try to interest both kids in a different activity.
Fighting
If the children start to fight, leave them alone, they can work it out themselves, separate them afterwards if it doesn’t end, don’t take sides, and try to interest both kids in a different activities.
Power Struggles
IF the child is testing you and won’t do anything you ask her to do, try to get her on your side, ask her to show you her favourite game and give her as much guidance as you can, and pay attention to her.
** Older kids may resent having a babysitter because they think they can look after themselves. Be understanding but FIRM.
2007-03-11 05:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Juno ツ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three-yr-olds love to go outside...if it's nice outside you will be able to do that for a while. Make something simple for lunch like Mac & cheese or Ramen noodles, if mom hasn't left anything for you. My son loves to read stories and make up games and play pretend. She will probably like to play dressup and have her hair done. Colouring and play doh is a good thing too! Go to a dollar store and find some little, simple crafts that you can do together..things like bead necklaces. Or you can string pasta and make necklaces like that. Draw pictures together on big pieces of construction paper. Make paper chains, fans, paper dolls. Just be sure to clean up when you're done! And if you can do dishes and some light cleaning you'll score points with her mom too!
2007-03-08 11:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 1/2 year old. The key is to keep them busy!! Go to the park and let her run around! Cook something and get her involved- make pancakes and let her crack the eggs or mix the batter. Play dress up, or have a tea party! I find toddlers have a semi-short attention span. Keep her busy! Have fun!!
2007-03-08 10:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Ashleigh 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't freak! Everything will be alright. Just do what they like to do here are some suggestions. You should buy some coloring books, and color crayons( if they don't have them), ask her what's her favorite thing to do and do that, Paint with her, play dolls with her(barbies, brats..etc),Just keep her busy. Watch her favorite things on television with her. I hope this helps! If it doesn't feel free to e-mail me!
2007-03-08 10:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by SEXi_BRiANA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read with them, sing dance, draw, make up games, turn on kids shows and get into it with them. like dora, blues clues, backyardigins. My daughter is three and I sing and dance to her tv shows that are educational for her. we laugh so much and have loads of fun. I put on kids songs on tv and we love it and it is some thing that she just happens to be into. find the kids best interest and make it fun for them so that they keep busy and look forward to you playing with them again. it works wonders especially when they say things like that was fun, do it again, can we do that tomorrow, or i like this.
2007-03-08 15:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read her books ... color with her ... paint with her ... play with playdoh with her ... take her outside and play if the weather is good ... play dollies with her ... have a tea party with her ... watch her favorite tv shows with her ... watch her favorite movie with her ... just do what she wants to do, that will keep her happy! Oh, don't forget snacks and a fun lunch like PB&J's in fun shapes (use cookie cutters).
Hope this helps,
Jennifer
2007-03-08 10:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by jennifermlayne 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a three year old and she likes to color, watch tv, playdough, just play with her toys.. she loves dress up.. taking walks.. just about anything.. the park.. she just doesnt do the same thing for very long. anyway good luck. .and use your imagination. it will be fun.
2007-03-08 10:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny V 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read to her, play hand games, play a hand or two of poker.
2007-03-08 11:01:42 · answer #8 · answered by daryavaush 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plop in front of TV.
2007-03-08 10:49:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont do it.....go out and have a good time instead..let the kids parents deal with it......
2007-03-08 10:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋