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2007-03-09 13:50:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Lucky for you she's your sister and not your daughter, then!
2007-03-09 13:54:48 · answer #1 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
First, I'm not going to tell you about how you shouldn't be caring for your sister. I'm sure you are aware of this, and this is not in your control anyway. Maybe there is more to this situation- like your mother is in jail or something, so I won't be insensitive to your situation.
However, first Calm down. Take a deep breath. If the baby is crying (and isn't physically in pain) and you feel frustrated, it won't hurt it if you put it down in the crib for 5 minutes while you do so. Whatever you do, do not shake the baby. If don't have a trusted adult to talk to- (which I'm assuming you don't, since you are here asking for help, since you are probably old enough to babysit (legally 9-11 in most states),) you could call 1-800-940-0102 toll free to speak with the children's home society of Florida if you live in the USA. I'm hoping this will work from you location. I have a magnet that they gave me when I went home from the hospital with this number that says "They help with pregnancy and for newborns through Care Coordination and linking to needed services"- they could give you a number to call for some help maybe.
Also, if you feel this is urgent and you are in an emergency type situation (real emergency, call 911) , look in the 1800- help section or local government section of your telephone book. There should at least be a number to the hospital and probably some other help numbers. You could call and ask to speak to a nurse in the O.B. department and ask them questions about basic infant care. They also have detailed free booklets for new parents (even teen parents) on caring for babies if you think this will be a long term thing. Also, the local library may have some books or videos. Good luck!
Feed her every 3-5 hours (depending on her schedule)- you can read the formula container or call the doctor to ask amounts, Change her diaper when needed, keep her comfy and Safe and she'll handle the rest.
2007-03-09 15:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by CandyLandCondoResident 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all how old are you? where's your parents? Are you babysitting or is this something that was pond off to you? I hope that you are asking b/c you are just babysitting your sis. And if you are just play with her, sing to her, read to her (a little early but will pass time), play with her infront of the mirror, babies at that age can easily be entertained. I hope that your mother is not ponding your sis off to you, she should be the main care giver for your sis. Please get some help if this is the case.
2007-03-09 14:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not your job to take care of her, it's your parents. Don't stress about it. Be a kid and do what kids do. The best thing you can do right now is to not give your parents any added stress because a newborn/infant is a LOT of work. Helping your parents is great, but the baby is not your responsibility.
2007-03-09 14:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try to calm down, and maybe call an aunt or grandma, or even a trusted neighbor if you are babysitting and can't figure out what to do. If your mom is there, go get her and ask her to take the baby.
2007-03-09 14:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go be a kid and let your mom and dad take care of the baby.
2007-03-09 14:18:04 · answer #6 · answered by babygirl68132 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is your parent's job ot be taking care of her. Had her to your mother and tell your mother to do HER job.
2007-03-09 13:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
why are you taking care of her? you should be helping, but your mother or father should be taking primary care of the child.
2007-03-09 13:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your mom should advise you or else get help from the clinics or any health dept.
2007-03-09 13:56:49 · answer #9 · answered by cyberbeauty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had a specific question you might get an answer
2007-03-09 14:59:42 · answer #10 · answered by th1despina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋