Food
Saftey
infant care
big kid care
Extras
100

What is okay to feed the kids?

Ask the parents 

100

Should you invite friends over when babysitting

no

100

True or Fals:
When moving or holding an infant, they should be able to hold their heads up themselves.

False, always hold their heads while you move or hold them. 

100

What is something you can bring with you to aid in the process of babysitting?

various responses okay here:

crayons, chalk, toys, activities

if brining something like nail polish or makeup- ask parents first

100

where should you be if a kid is in the bathtub?

in the bathroom with them, never leave them in water by themselves (if they are a little older, talk with parents to see if they want you in or not)

200

How to warm up a baby bottle

warm up water
put the bottle in the water

200

Where is it okay to post online that you are babysitting/ post pics of the kids?

no where

200

Race to change baby outfit

carefully changing baby outfit

200

Can older kids invite their  friends over?

Ask parents first, always better to not if you arent sure

200

Race to change the baby diaper

first to change it correctly wins

300

what temperature should a baby bottle be/ how do you test it

room temperature
put it on your arm to see if you can feel it 

300

What is the first step if an infant is choking 

1. Position the infantLay the infant face down along your forearm, with their head lower than their body. Use your thigh for support. 

2. Give back blowsUsing the heel of your hand, give up to five firm blows between the infant's shoulder blades. 
3. Give chest thrustsTurn the infant face up, with their head lower than their body. Place two fingers in the middle of their chest, just below their nipples. Give up to five quick, sharp thrusts that are about 1.5 inches deep.


300

What are some ideas to calm a crying baby?

-shush baby
-deep lunges
-go outside
-make sure they are fed and dry
-rock the baby

300

What is the babysitter fairy?

Bring a small prize for the kids and tell them that if they listen to the babysitter, the babysitter fairy will come.Once they go to sleep (or you leave), leave the prize out for the kids

300

How do you make cloud sand?

2 cups corn starch
1 cup conditioner

400

What is a food that babies under one year cannot have?

honey (honey graham crackers, honey nut cherrios, ect)

400

What do you do if an bigger kid is choking

  1. Back blows: Stand behind the child and give up to five firm blows between their shoulder blades.
  2. Abdominal thrusts: Stand or kneel behind the child and give up to five abdominal thrusts. To do this, hold the child around the waist and pull inwards and upwards above their belly button.
  3. Repeat: Continue alternating between back blows and abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged, the child becomes unresponsive, or help arrives.
400

If the baby wont stop crying and you are getting overwhlemed, what should you do?

Set the baby down in a safe spot (their crib). And walk away for a break. NEVER shake the baby. 

400

Some ideas to calm an upset toddler/bigger kid

-food- when the blood sugar drops,its harder to control emotions
- distract them
- big hugs/ squeeze
- dance party

-having a race around the house

400

What is a bonus thing to you can do to make the parents happy?

-clean the house
- have the kids make cards for parents

500

What do you do if a child eats something they are allergic to?

Follow safey plan

It could be as simple as monitoring them or it could mean calling 911, administering an epi pen, ect. Talk with parents before they leave to see if there is anything the kid is allergic to. 

500

What do you do if someone comes to the door that you dont know?

dont open the door, dont let them know the parents are out. This is one of those very few times it is okay to lie and say the parents are in the bathroom. 

500

If an infant is choking and you see something in their mouth, how do you remove it?

take your pinky finger and swipe it out, being careful to not push it back. 

500

What kind of consequences are okay?

Talk to the parents about what they are comfortable with. It is never okay to hit/spank a child. 

500
How much should you charge when babystting?

Come up with a rate and let the parents know or give them a range you are okay with.