Bedtime
You are giving Oterri a bath before bedtime. The phone rings. What do you do?
Let the phone ring until bath time is over. If it's the parents they will call back or leave a message.
What are some food allergies to be aware of?
Peanuts, Nuts, Milk, Chocolate, Seafood
List 4 toys that would be unsafe for a child under 3.
Any toys with small parts or objects. Small toys like marbles, balls, strings, balloons etc
When putting a child down in their crib or letting a child play in an area. What should you check for?
Clear the area of any sharp objects, choking hazards, pens, small objects, breakables etc.
What questions do you ask parents for first time you sit for them?
Questions about Bedtime, Eating, Entertainment, Toilet routines. Where is the phone and emergency numbers?
List some bedtime routines for children.
Story, prayers, washup, pajamas, brush teeth, etc.
What ways can you keep a kitchen space safe?
Keeping hot things and sharp objects out of reach of children.
List 3 suggested activities to do with a baby (0 - 12 months).
Babies like singing, talking, board books, nursery rhymes, naming things, playing in the mirror, etc.
What are choking hazards?
toys with small parts, game pieces, jewelry, buttons, ribbons and strings, balls, hot dogs, grapes, coins, small items
Someone asks you to sit for their child. What steps do you go through before accepting or declining the job?
Ask the details of the job (date, time, how many children, rate). Ask your parents if it is okay for you to babysit these clients. Check your schedule for tests, extracurricular activities (games, plays, practice), and events your parents may have planned for you.
You think the kids' bedroom is too crowded and it would be better if they had bunk beds. The parents also left you their credit card to order pizza for dinner. You think you'll help them out by using the credit card to order bunk beds for the kids bedroom. Is this a good idea? Why or why not?
No! It's not your choice how to set up the kids' rooms, or your credit card to use on something they didn't ask you to!
True or False: When babysitting you can eat anything you find in the kitchen.
False. If you haven't been told you can eat something, don't. If you have questions, ask the parents if you can have a snack.
The home has playstation, but you think xbox is way better, so you throw away the playstation and leave a note saying they should get xbox instead. Good idea? Why or why not?
No! It's not yours to throw away!
You think the color of the kitchen is so ugly it's an emergency. You decide to paint the kitchen a better color while they are gone. Good idea? Why or why not?
No! Bad paint color is not an emergency, and it's not your house to paint!
The kids you are babysitting for tell you they don't like any of the clothes their mom bought them for back to school. They ask you to refashion them by making cuts, using fabric paint and even adding to sparkles. Is that a good idea? Why or why not?
What are some ways to calm down a child before bedtime?
singing lullabies, reading a story, storytelling, quiet play
The kids promise you that mom lets them have dessert before dinner every night. What do you do?
Tell them that sounds really amazing, but tonight's going to have to be different. Sorry.
List items that you could include in a Babysitting Kit.
Books, DVDs, CDs, and toys from the library. Play dough. Safe craft supplies. Coloring books. Games. Flashlight & First Aid kit are also helpful.
What number should you call in case of an emergency?
9-1-1!
You and your best friend are fighting. You are at a babysitting job and she keeps txting and calling you. She has even posted stuff on Instagram. What do you do?
While you are babysitting the children are your number one priority. Anything with your friend can wait until after your are done with your job. Do not check facebook (even though you are tempted), and turn off your phone if you have to.
You have finally put the children to bed. Little Dominic comes downstairs and says he is scared. What do you do?
Let him know everything is okay. Offer to read him a story or sit with him until he falls asleep.
You and the child made quite a mess when having the afterschool snack. What should you do?
Clean up the child. Wash their hands and face. Put dishes in sink or dishwasher. Clean up messes. Wipe off table, countertops, high chairs. Do your best to leave the kitchen the same way you found it, or better!
You are sitting for two children 6 & 8. They start to play a sword fighting game with sticks. What do you do?
Ask them to put down the sticks. Suggest another game to play. Distract them with something else.
Ask the parents before they leave!
How do you prepare for babysitting jobs?
Know where you are going. Arrive to jobs early. Have parents fill out First Home Visit Survey.