is it ok to take the kids swimming when i babysit?? the kids r 5(twins), 2, and 1. there will be 2 babysitters so one can watch the older kids in the big pool and the other can watch the younger kids in the kiddie pool..and then switch so both of us can swim with the 5 yr olds, and i have TONS of pool toys- and so do they..... we have to have them outside for a few hours and are trying to think of something to do.
we are CPR certified, also certified in the Heimlich maeuver, and general first adi.
PLEASE HELP
2007-06-21 12:57:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
THE PARENTS DONT MIND!!- JUST LETTING YOU KNOW!
2007-06-21 13:03:49 · update #1
ALSO- IT IS THEIR POOL!
2007-06-21 13:08:42 · update #2
I think it is a great idea. Make sure the parents approve. Good for you to be so outgoing with the kids!
2007-06-21 13:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by serendipity_siren 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a CPR instructor, and teach babysitting as well. It is my opinion that two babysitters cannot safely watch four children in two pools.
Pools are dangerous. They are more dangerous than handguns, mowers, and fireworks. They are fun, and attractive, and a wonderful way to relax and have a good time- but 9 people a day will die in one, and another 45 will be hospitalized and possibly suffer long-term affects from a near drowning. We don't know how many near-misses and unreported accidents there are a day- probably in the hundreds if not thousands!
MY suggestion: Only let two kids swim at a time, and both in the same pool. The other two can be inside or in the yard with the other sitter. If the 'pool sitter' has to take their attention away from the pool for ANY reason, the pool is shut down for a little bit while the issue is taken care of. (I.e.- BOTH kids out of the pool before answering the phone or helping one go potty.)
Here is my concern: The two sitters will, because of sheer human nature, start to interact with each other and tend to focus on only some of the kids. You won't really have two sitters watching two kids each, you have two people sorta watching 4 kids each in a high-risk situation.
Can one sitter watch one pool and the other watch the other? ONLY if the two sitters cannot easily see or talk to the other, or we are right back at the '2 sorta watching 4' scenario.
2007-06-24 16:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its completely up to the parents of the children. Its a great activity and w/ your background w/ CPR I'm sure the parents would agree. Ask them and you've got the only answer that counts.
Good luck, hope you can swim w/ the kiddies!
2007-06-21 20:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs Karisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, what exactly do you need help with? Have all the young kids wear life jackets or arm floaties (just to be extra safe) get water balloons, water guns, those little fish that you wind up and they swim around, and use the pool toys you do have....
2007-06-21 20:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by mrs.russell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everything you have said is true why ar e you asking us? it is up to your parents and the parents of the kids you are babysitting for.
2007-06-21 20:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by grizzliesgurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! don't even think about it try to stay away form that thought please if something go wrong you will need each others help so who's watching the kids that weren't in danger at that moment
2007-06-21 20:11:34 · answer #6 · answered by standby4action007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better than being stuck inside watching the telly...
Go for it!
Congratulations to you for wanting to be active with these children!
2007-06-21 20:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the parents say yes then go ahead just be supper careful with the younger ones
2007-06-21 20:11:20 · answer #8 · answered by Greeneyed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I personally think this is up to the parents.. not you, and not us. Get permission from the parents and see what they think about this. If they don't approve don't do it.
2007-06-21 20:01:38 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_to_mason2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem very well qualified, but it up to the parents.
2007-06-21 20:04:52 · answer #10 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋