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I have a 10 month old daughter and I want to get rid of her baby toys and get her some more age appropriate ones. Im looking for things that are more interactive and will help her learn new skills.
Does anyone have any suggestions. What toys did your kids love at this age.
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i thought this might be helpful:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_toys-for-9-to-12-month-olds_820.bc
i thought this might be helpful:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_toys-for-9-to-12-month-olds_820.bc
How to babysit? how to babysitt little kids and what to do when babysitting?
Jessica
my parents want me to learn how to be responsible and how to make my own money,so they want me to babysit, when the told me i was like, "okay fine". but then i realized i have never babysat in my life! Usually when i go to the mall, my mom comes with me and she just pays for whatever i get.
i don't know how to babysit, like, what do you do? and when do you feed the kids that you babysit?
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I was the same way when I first started babysitting, it's normal:)
To really earn the trust of the parents, the Red Cross Association offers babysitting and CPR classes. I would suggest taking one of those, they are only about a week long. You get CPR certified, and you can show your little card to the parents and they'll definitely know they chose the right person to leave their kids with.
On the subject of things to do when you're babysitting a kid(s), it depends on the age.
If they're young, (infant), you wont do much. Just make sure the baby is okay, fed, changed, and healthy by the time the parents are back. If you have any other age kid on your hands, it's quite simple. They'll have toys, things to do outside, they'll want to do interactive stuff too. Pick them up and do piggy back rides. Hold a picnic outside after making sandwiches. Pop in a tape or CD and throw a dance party. It's really easy. Just keep them entertained.
You'll know when you need to make food. They'll ask you or tell you when they're hungry, or just bring it up. If they tell you they're hungry, make them a snack. If they aren't just wait, they'll get there. If you're taking on one kid it's really simple. If you have siblings or friends over, it might be a little tougher, but you can do it. If a kid is grumpy or throws a fit, just set them in time out, and if they don't respond to that, threaten to call their parents. If it gets even worse, you can actually call the parents. They'll leave their numbers for you. Never, ever, resort to anything physical with a child. Never hit, shake, trip or hurt them if they're throwing a tantrum. You can get in SERIOUS trouble. The kids will warm up to you, and vice versa.
Make sure you play by the parent's rules though. If they tell you to make macaroni for lunch, you better know how to make macaroni. If they tell you to not go outside at 6:00, god forbid you go do not go outside at 6:00. If they tell you to bathe a child, or that they can't watch Nickelodeon and only watch Disney Channel, you play by the rules.
Also, don't "charge." That seems snotty. Let the parents pay you what they think you deserve. Most likely they'll pay you by the hour. You won't be making serious bank, but you'll be doing okay if you babysit for a whole day.
I hope I helped:)
I was the same way when I first started babysitting, it's normal:)
To really earn the trust of the parents, the Red Cross Association offers babysitting and CPR classes. I would suggest taking one of those, they are only about a week long. You get CPR certified, and you can show your little card to the parents and they'll definitely know they chose the right person to leave their kids with.
On the subject of things to do when you're babysitting a kid(s), it depends on the age.
If they're young, (infant), you wont do much. Just make sure the baby is okay, fed, changed, and healthy by the time the parents are back. If you have any other age kid on your hands, it's quite simple. They'll have toys, things to do outside, they'll want to do interactive stuff too. Pick them up and do piggy back rides. Hold a picnic outside after making sandwiches. Pop in a tape or CD and throw a dance party. It's really easy. Just keep them entertained.
You'll know when you need to make food. They'll ask you or tell you when they're hungry, or just bring it up. If they tell you they're hungry, make them a snack. If they aren't just wait, they'll get there. If you're taking on one kid it's really simple. If you have siblings or friends over, it might be a little tougher, but you can do it. If a kid is grumpy or throws a fit, just set them in time out, and if they don't respond to that, threaten to call their parents. If it gets even worse, you can actually call the parents. They'll leave their numbers for you. Never, ever, resort to anything physical with a child. Never hit, shake, trip or hurt them if they're throwing a tantrum. You can get in SERIOUS trouble. The kids will warm up to you, and vice versa.
Make sure you play by the parent's rules though. If they tell you to make macaroni for lunch, you better know how to make macaroni. If they tell you to not go outside at 6:00, god forbid you go do not go outside at 6:00. If they tell you to bathe a child, or that they can't watch Nickelodeon and only watch Disney Channel, you play by the rules.
Also, don't "charge." That seems snotty. Let the parents pay you what they think you deserve. Most likely they'll pay you by the hour. You won't be making serious bank, but you'll be doing okay if you babysit for a whole day.
I hope I helped:)
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