Before you Babysit
Name 2 rules you might be asked to follow?
Screen time, off-limits shows toys, off-limits rooms in the home, nap times or bed times, snacks or meals
What are some food allergies to be aware of?
Peanuts, Nuts, Milk, Gluten, Seafood
You are giving a toddler a bath before bedtime. The phone rings. What do you do?
Do not leave the toddler unattended. Unless the phone is within reach and it's the parents, any one who is calling can probably be called back once bath time is over.
What direction should you wipe when changing a baby's diaper?
Front to back
What direction should you tip the head of someone with a nose bleed?
Tip the head forwards or down
Name 2 routines you should ask about or know when you babysit?
Bedtime routines, naptime routines, meal routines, play routines
You are getting the children ready for bed and one of them is refusing to put pajamas on. What can you do to deescalate the power struggle?
Instead of telling the child to put pajamas on, ask them to pick out which pajamas they want to wear tonight.
What is the first step for treating a cut or a scrape?
Apply pressure and slow the bleeding
What information should you have in case of emergencies before you begin babysitting?
Parent(s) phone numbers, home address, children's allergies, children's medical conditions and/or medications
What should you do after putting children to bed?
Check in on children occasionally to make sure they are asleep and safe
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.
What are 2 ways you can break the ice with kids you haven't babysat before?
"Can you show me your favorite toys?"
"Can you give me a tour of your house?" (or bedroom)?
Name 3 examples of choking hazards
Toys with small parts, game pieces, jewelry, buttons, ribbons and strings, balls, hot dogs, grapes, hard or gummy candy, coins, small items
What is a key responsibility you should find out how parents prefer handled before babysitting their children?
Consequences
What food should you serve children you babysit?
Consult with the parents about if a meal or snack should be served, and if they have any suggestions or preferences for what the served food should be.
A child locks themselves in one of the bedrooms, and doesn't know how to unlock the door. What do you do?
Rely on an older child who may know where a key is
Call or text the parents
Find a tool that will unlock the door
Other
What 3 steps should you do before performing the Heimlich maneuver on someone?
1 - confirm they are choking; 2 - evaluate that they have no air flow; 3 - give up to 5 back blows
What is your primary responsibility as a babysitter? What are your secondary responsibilities (3)?
Primary: Safety
Secondary: play, structure, consequences
What are 3 common components of bedtime routines for children.
Story, prayers, bathing, pajamas, brush teeth, sing a song, etc.
What usually drives temper tantrums with toddlers or young children?
Tantrums typically happen when toddlers or kids are feeling big emotions that they haven't learned how to express well yet. They may be upset or frustrated about something, or feel overly tired, hungry, or uncomfortable.
What are 3 ways to troubleshoot a crying baby?
Check if the baby is:
1) Uncomfortable (hot/cold, dirty diaper, position or clothes are uncomfortable). 2) Hungry. 3) Needs emotional comfort or soothing. 4) Tired
What type of burn (name and qualities) should you always call 911 for?
3rd degree burns; charring & discoloration