Babysitting a child, whether they are family members or neighbors, requires skill. Skills you may or may not have. Of all the responsibilities that babysitters are assigned, their primary responsibility is ensuring the safety of the child in their care. To accomplish this objective, here are a few tips to have in mind when babysitting.
As a babysitter, you should be prepared ahead of time. Find out the age, gender, and how many children you will be taking care of. It also helps to talk to the parents about meeting the child ahead of time. If you get to know the little ones before you babysit them, they may not be as timid around you or act up as much.
Medications and allergies are something that you should know of before agreeing to take care of a child. You should find out all the infant’s allergies from the parents, so you know what not to feed the kids and what they need to stay away from. If the child needs to take medicine, talk to the parents about when the toddlers need to take their medication and how much they need to take at a time. Also, when given the medicine from the parents, make sure it stays away from the kid’s reach at all times.
You may find it difficult to keep a child entertained. Fear not, for it is not as hard as it seems. Activities can keep the toddlers entertained throughout the day. Dancing, playing tag, and Simon Says are a few examples of simple, yet fun games a toddler may enjoy. These activities drain energy, which can sometimes make bedtime