Baby sitting basics
What is the most important responsibility of the babysitter?
Keeping children safe
Birth to 12 months is called?
Infancy
9-1-1
Running and jumping are part of what type of development?
Physical
A child says they are bored. Name one safe activity a babysitter could do.
Reading, drawing, board games, playing outside, no screens
What is something babysitters should always ask parents before they leave?
Allergies, bedtimes, or instructions
Child ages 1-3 is called?
Toddler
Small toys can be dangerous because they may cause?
Choking
Talking and learning new words are this type of development.
Language
A toddler falls and scrapes their knee. What should you do first?
See if they are okay
5-10 minutes early
Child ages 3-6 is called?
Early childhood
Baby sitters should always know where this emergency item is?
Understanding feelings and making friends is what type of development?
social-emotional development
Diaper, hungry, tiredness, comfort
What is something a babysitter should never do while watching children?
Ignore them, not pay attention, invite friends over
Child ages 6-12 is called?
Babysitters should keep children away from this hot cooking appliance.
stove/oven
Cognitive
The smoke alarm goes off while babysitting. What should you do first?
Check for danger and get the children to safety
What is two things babysitters should know before the parents leave?
Contact information (phone number), house rules, address, where first aid kit is
Child ages 13-18 is called?
Name one important thing to check before putting a baby to sleep?
Safe sleep practices, blankets, no pillows, safe crib
Physical, cognitive, social-emotional, language
You are babysitting two children. The older child wants to go play outside in the yard, but the younger toddler needs to stay inside for a nap. What should you do?