first aid
what does check, call, care mean
check- ABCs
call- call the police
care- for the victim
how do you find out if a product is hazardous?
international hazard symbols
what does FIND stand for
F - figure out the problem
I - identify possible solutions
N - name pros and cons for each solution
D - decide which solution is best
what should you do before meeting a new family for babysitting?
have an over the phone interveiw with your parents
how do you hold a baby?
cradle or shoulder hold
What is the recovery position/ how do you put someone into the recovery position?
protect their head while rolling them onto their side, put their arm up so they can rest their head, move top leg to a bent position
if you ever catch on fire, what do you do?
stop, drop, and roll!
what is diversity?
Everybody's uniqueness makes up diversity. people look different, act different, and believe different things.
should you have mobile device whith you while babysitting?
yes! or be sure they have a house phone
how long should you wash your hands for (at least)?
30 seconds (sing happy birthday twice)
how long does a nose bleed go on for before you should consider calling the police?
15 minutes
What do you do if the child you're babysitting is being bullied?
tell their parents.
what is democratic leadership style.
you ask for the children's opinions and build a solution together.
is it okay to invite friends over while babysitting?
never!
how do you burp a baby?
lay a cloth over your shoulder. hold the baby so their head rests upright on your shoulder. rub and pat their back gently.
What is anaphylaxis?
a severe allergic reaction that can lead to death
when is it okay to leave babies, toddlers, or preschoolers alone?
never!
what is hands-off leadership style?
you let the children work out minor conflicts on their own
what are 5 things that should be in your babysitter kit?
change of clothes
phone
first aid kit
babysitters manuel
flashlight
toys
etc...
why cant you shake a baby?
shaken baby syndrom. it can cause serious long term damage or death.
what does RICE stand for
R - rest
I - ice
C - compress
E - elevate
toys for babies and toddlers should be no smaller than how many CM?
4 centimeters
what is sympathetic leadership style?
you make decisions based on making the children feel valued and cared for instead of focusing on their actions
in the event of an emergency who do you call first,2nd,3rd (in order)
the police, the childrens parents, your parents
why is play important for children? (at least 2)
develop physically
improve their learning skills
understand and control their feelings
develop socially