how do you make children be quite when their crying?

Question

there is this baby im babysitting. he is only about, i think 10 months old. He is crying on the top of his lungs right now. i have been trying too shut him up for a really long time now. He is so small im afraid something might happen to him because of how loud he is screaming. i dont want him to wake up the other kid eather. How do i make this kid shut-up? I feel like crying already since im in huge trouble with my dad after i just talked to him on the phone about 10 min ago because i broke the people im babysitting for's glass table and now i cant go on the most huge trip of my life with my baseball team! This kid is getting on my nerves. I swear if he keeps this up im going to have a mental-breakdown!

im 15, i have been babysitting for about a year now so i dont have so much practice anyways

Answer 1

Try walking with him! Hold him in your arms and walk around the house looking at pictures and talking to him! It should get his mind off whatever it is making him cry! If he CONTINUES to cry then you need to call the parents! It might be that there is something WRONG (like his tummy is hurting or he has an ear infection or something) and you dont want to be responsible for NOT doing something when the child is in pain!!

So.. if walking and talking to him doesnt work... call his parents and ask for THIER advice (they will know thier child better then ANY of us!)

Good luck and whatever you do, dont lose your cool!! If you need a "break" then make sure he is somewhere that he cant get hurt (like a playpen or crib) then go outside for about 5-10 minutes to get some "quiet" time and relax yourself before going back in and dealing w/ him again! A LOT of times, the children "sense" when WE are upset or frustrated and it makes then even WORSE!!

I was in a similar situation w/ I was 18. I was babysitting my newborn brother and he just wouldnt SHUT UP!! I was literally in TEARS!! So I put him in his crib and I went outside and got some fresh air, breathed in and out a few times and just tried to regain MY sanity before going back in to deal w/ him. He still didnt stop crying but at least I was a little better having had a few minutes of peace and quiet!!

Just remember that you are NOT a mom, you are still a young adult yourself and you are not SUPPOSED to know exactly what to do w/ an infant! Dont be so hard on yourself and try to do whatever it takes to make him happy or like I said, call the parents!! I am sure that they would rather be interuppted from what they are doing then have thier child be so upset or in pain!!

Answer 2

I would try picking him up and just holding him for a while. He may have a belly ache or he may miss his mom & dad. If the other kid is sleeping try to do anything to make the baby happy so that he doesn't wake him/her. Try not to play with the baby. Just hold him and maybe read a book or something quiet. The baby probably just needs to be soothed to sleep. If the baby is still awake when the parents return just explain that the baby couldn't sleep. I'm sure they will understand and they probably go through the same thing every night. Also offer to pay for the broken table even if you have to watch the kids a few more times for free to pay it off.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Babysitting this 10 month old is way too advanced for you.

You need to call the parents and let them know you can not find out what is wrong and you like them to come home to relieve you to go home. Have a discussion how you are not advanced with infants and that you are sorry you can not babysit their baby.

This child could be colicy (upset stomach), any fever (infection), needs changed (dirty diaper), needs attention (played with, held), or tired (baby's and toddlers get more fussy as they get more tired), hungry (last time ate, what did he eat) and the list goes on.

You being upset does rub off on children and your emotion and reflect theirs too.

Call the parents up. That is your option. He can cry himself to the point he gets sick and makes the neighbors wonder what is going on as well.

Answer 4

You need to get some help immediately. Call the parents of the child or your own parents and tell them you can't handle this child. If they won't help then call the police to help you. You didn't say why this child is crying. Put yourself in his place. Is he hungry? wet? scared? hurting? wants his mommy? there could be several reasons for his crying. Try to pick him up and calm him by giving him a drink, rub his back and talk softly to him. Sometimes that's all it takes to calm a child. You could also try to distract him from crying (if he's not hungry, wet, or hurt) by diverting his attention to a fun toy or walk him around on the floor and play with him. You should always have a contact number to reach his parents or yours at any time. If none of these things work...like I said call the police or hospital and get their advice. Good Luck and try to be patient. If you show you're upset and angry the child will continue to scream.

Answer 5

First, you must calm down as the baby senses when you are upset.

You haven't said what you have tried. Have you tried to hold him? Is he clean and dry? Is he hungry? Something that worked for a child I babysat is bringing them in front of the mirror and singing to her. She loved seeing herself and stopped crying instantly.

Each child is different and each child may need something different to calm him/her down. Try things but do not let the baby know you are upset. That will surely get him to crying when he senses you are upset. What calms you down? Try calming yourself. What has happened already has happened. You can talk to your father later. Offer to pay for the table with the money you earn. I would probably not let the people pay me money and that will show you are responsible enough to pay the consequences of your actions, even if it were an accident. Big hug to you. Now go and tend to the crying baby. How would you want to be comforted if you were that baby? Try it. Everything will be fine.

Answer 6

First I want to say DO NOT GIVE THAT BABY TYLENOL!!!! as some1scocopuff said. DO NOT GIVE THE BABY ANY MEDICINES! NO Benadril etc. To answer your question, call the kids parents or call your parents to help you. You don't need to have a "mental breakdown" In the meantime just try to stay calm and the baby will sense that in you. It may not seem like it but it will work.
I hope this helps.

- summer ♥

Answer 7

I would take a big deep breath and try to relax. Babys cry for different reasons... Maybe shes hungary, needs attention, diaper change or just wants to play a game with you. If you get really stresses out that you can't handle it anymore call the babys parents tell them your having a rough time. Other then that just try to have fun!! Remember babies need love and attention.

Answer 8

Babies can feel your stress, first calm down. Then try to speak to the baby in a peaceful voice, just talk doesn't matter what you say, just be sure is something positive. Check if he needs a diaper change, maybe is too cold or hot, also check if is hungry. If any of this, then try to sing an dance a bit with he.

Answer 9

Hold him and rub his back. You know how good it feels when someone is rubbing your back? Well, babies like it too. It won't quiet him immediately but just keep calm and gently rub his back rythmically. If you could be in a rocking chair would help to and also hum or make soothing sounds in a low tone of voice. Keep the TV or music down low too.

Answer 10

Usually they need consolation. Hold him, rock him, have you tried feeding him? Also make sure that lights are low...try a soft blanket rubbing next to his face. I know you don't feel like it but sing to him. Try taking him outside for a few minutes...change of atmosphere...plus it might help on the noise for the other kids. Usually a bottle, blankie and lots of rocking. Good luck.