Session 1
What five things should you know before starting a babysitting job?
# of children, age of children, hours, wage, and transportation
How should you warm up a babies bottle?
In a bowl of warm water
What 3 things can help a child with a behavioral of intellectual challenge?
Positive reinforcement, consistent routine, simple/clear directions
Where are you safest during a tornado?
In a basement or windowless room
If a child has a seizure, what are 5 things you should do?
Ease them on the floor, track how long it lasts, talk in a calm voice, call parents/911, clear surrounding area
How many emergency contacts should you get when you arrive?
Two
Where is the safest place for a baby?
On the floor
School-aged children likely want more privacy and ________ ?
Independence
How do you prevent aggressive behaviors?
Hold child's hands, speak calmly, and do breathing techniques
If a child is not breathing you should?
Call 911 and then preform CPR if trained.
If you need to cancel your babysitting job, when should you do it?
Far in advance
What position should babies sleep in?
Is it ok to let children play video games/watch tv?
Ask parents about screen time
What three things are needed for fire to start?
Heat, fuel, and oxygen
How do you stay healthy if your child is sick?
Frequent hand washing
What are 5 characteristic of a good babysitter?
Patient, reliable, trustworthy, fun, good role model, etc.
What age is it important to teach about sharing toys?
2 years old
True or False: All preschool children take naps?
What is important for a babysitter to do around sibling rivalries?
Don't pick sides
What are common allergens causing anaphylactic shock, and how would you treat it?
Administer epi pen if available, call 911 right away.
True or False: Babysitters are responsible for knowing how to use the home's lights, heat, electrical breaker, and locks
True
What shape of food is not safe for a toddler to eat?
Round/circular
At which age to children realize their thoughts are private?
If you lock yourself out of the house what do you do?
Call the parents
How do you treat frost bite?
Bring indoors, warm area with warm water and body heat, and DO NOT rub the area