okay so on saturday i am babysitting for 4 kids. 1 is in diapers, 2 are in pull-ups, and one is 7. I have never babysitted before and need help. diapers?? putting them to sleep???? crying??? EVERYTHING!! HELPPPPPPP!!!
2007-09-27 13:54:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i am getting paid and having my friend help (an experienced babysitter) help me as well. 6 dollars an hour.
2007-09-27 14:05:08 · update #1
cancel, you are jumping in too fast !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-27 13:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a lot of info that you need. I would first make sure you go to a CPR class and get certified... just to know what to do in the event of an emergency. Any good babysitter or childcare provider should understand that first and foremost. Contact the Red-cross in your area or the local hospitals and clinics to find out more info on that.
As far as diapers... you need to check often, if there are no obvious signs of dirty diaper. Change the diapers promptly to prevent diaper rash. When they're crying... hold them and comfort them. Read stories. Don't watch inappropriate T.V. around them. etc. etc.
In regards to putting them to sleep... ask the parents the protocol on that.
You don't mention your age but a lot of child care is common sense. Keep the children safe. Always know where they are and what they're doing. Make sure they're fed when hungry, given water, juice or milk (whatever parents advise) when thirsty (always have some available for the little one who cannot yet ask)... and don't do or say inappropriate things around them.
Easy enough.
2007-09-27 21:12:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ava 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you have bitten off a lot!!! How long will you be babysitting them for? As far as their sleeping and crying habits (as well as eating), make sure the parents tell you what they like. You can spoil them to keep them quiet since you're not the parent!
Good luck. I feel like crying on your behalf. Please tell me you're either getting paid, or that the parents are very deserving friends of yours...
Edit: I'm sorry, I hadn't seen the part about you getting paid, before I answered. But are you getting paid only $6 because they are friends who can't afford more, or because they're hoping you don't know that most babysitters these days get a lot more for 4 kids. I'm assuming it's the former. Thank goodness someone will be helping you! I'm sure you'll do fine.
2007-09-27 21:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Heather K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 13 and the fav babysittier in the neighbor hood. i have ranged from newborns to 10 year olds and it all just came natural to me i didn't play with dolls i just leanred it i dont no how it's actually pretty easy just play a game or do a puzzle i of my favs are making a them like pirates dress up then they can play the ones in pull-ups can play to and the 7 year old will love it then with the baby you can just carry her around to and it all works out or if you play house cause the kids love it pluse your watching them while there playing.
2007-09-29 15:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow 4 kids is a lot to start with but it will all come to you when you get there. Hopefully the parents will leave specific instructions
2007-09-27 20:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by lcplyr7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a very tough job for someone with no experience. 4 young children are alot to handle. Are you sure you can handle it? I mean, I am a mom, and that sounds tough to me!!
2007-09-27 21:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by bigsis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all you got to do is keep them all busy with something they like to do,they could watch tv,play video games,play with them,they get tired and will go to sleep,just keep them busy so they wont bother you,
2007-09-27 21:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by lala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋