Being the Best Babysitter in the Game
Name 2 important roles of a babysitter.
Keeping children safe, Preparing snacks and meals, Changing diapers, Maintaining bedtime routine, Planning age appropriate play activities, promoting positive behavior
What is the best way to keep injuries from happening?
Preventing them in the first place!
What is the main job of young children?
Play
What are the steps to respond to an emergency?
Check, Call, Care
What should you do before helping someone who appears to be choking?
Tell them your name and that you are trained in First Aid.
If the kids you are babysitting are trying to make a decision that affects everyone but doesn't involve safety, what type of leadership style should you use?
Democratic
What should you do if the house phone rings while you are babysitting?
Don't tell the caller that the parents are away and you are babysitting. Instead say "Mr. or Mrs. __ is busy right now. May I take a message?"
Name 2 physical milestones for a toddler.
Drinks from a cup, Walks/runs well, Starts potty training, Dress & feeds self with help, walks up & down steps with help, Kicks and catches a large ball
Name 3 things you should check for if you think a child is hurt?
Breathing and pulse, Bleeding, Ability to move body parts, Alertness/response, Skin color and temperature
How many cycles of CPR should you complete in 1 minute?
Three
If the one of the kids you are babysitting is about to hit the other with a stick, what leadership style should you use?
Directive
Name 2 things you can do to prevent burns or wounds.
Use safety covers on all electrical outlets, turn pot handles on the stove to the inside/out of reach, Do not warm up a baby bottle in the microwave, Make sure there is at least 1 working smoke alarm in the house, Keep matches and lighters locked and out of reach, Keep sharp objects (scissors, knives) out of reach, Use proper protective gear when playing outside
If a baby is spitting up milk while drinking a bottle, what should you do?
Use bulb syringe to clear mouth, then nose
If a child cuts their arm on a sharp object and there is blood gushing from the wound, how should you stop it?
Apply pressure using whole upper body or apply a torniquet
What are the steps for using an AED?
1-Turn it ON, 2-Apply pads to chest, 3-Follow prompts & stay clear and don't touch patient, 4-Press shock button if it tells you to
Name 2 ways you can be a good role model as a babysitter.
Follow rules & instructions given by parents, Talk with and show respect, Be honest, Have a positive attitude, Focus on keeping children safe, Apply appropriate consequences, Make the best out of difficult situations, Lead by example
Name 2 things you can do to prevent bites or stings.
Stay away from wild animals or pets acting strange, Use insect repellent, Have children wear long clothing and shoes if playing near wooded areas, Leave any areas that have insects that may bite or sting
List the 4 types of consequences that can be used when a child misbehaves.
Natural, Logical, Withhold privileges, Time Out
If you think a child has a broken bone after falling off a trampoline, what materials can you use to make a splint?
Magazines, cardboard box pieces, or rolled up towels secured with a shoelace, neck or robe tie, or belt
What are the steps for caring for a choking infant?
Give 5 back blows between shoulder blades then give 5 chest thrusts between nipple
Name 3 things about a babysitting job that you should find out in the family interview.
Date & time of job, Number & ages of children you will babysit, Transportation- how you will get to the job, House rules, Duties you need to complete (cooking, serving meal, medications, cleaning, pet care, bedtime)
To prevent choking, toys and objects for infants and toddlers should be no smaller than how many inches in diameter?
1 3/4 inches (anything that can fit inside a toilet paper roll)
How do you change a dirty diaper?
Place the new diaper underneath the baby, Remove the old diaper, Wipe from front to back, Fold the diaper tabs from the back to the front and secure
If a child has an allergic reaction, how do you administer an epi pen?
Pull off the cap, Insert the epi pen blue side up, orange side into the outer thigh and hold for 10 seconds
How many compressions and breaths do you administer in Child CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths