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Choosing A Good Babysitter
Choosing the information and resources that you need to raise your kids is something that you should think about. You want to of course raise your kids by your rules and standards, and knowing all of your options as well as babbysitter is something that you should know. Whether you are looking for a babysitter while you work or for a few
hours while you enjoy an evening out, there are some things you need
to know about choosing a babysitter. The process of choosing a babysitter can be a bit daunting but it is
certainly doable. Begin by asking friends, family, neighbors, or co-
workers who they would suggest as a reliable sitter. You can also ask
your pediatrician or your local Red Cross. Once you've got a list of potential babysitters, you'll want to
interview them. You'll need to find out their experience and see how
they interact with your children. If you have infants you'll need to
make sure they have adequate experience with infants. First aid is
always recommended for your sitter to have. Once you've conducted preliminary interviews, short list the
potential babysitters that are left. Then have them come to your
home and spend some time with the children. You should duck out to
a position where you can see and hear but where neither the children
nor the sitter can see you. This will give you an idea how the sitter
interacts with the kids. There are some basics a babysitter should know before being left
to care for your children. - You need to a full home tour with the babysitter so they are
familiar with your home and where things are located.
- Cover emergency fire exits, emergency plans, and first aid
treatments with the sitter.
- Make sure the babysitter knows where to find first aid supplies
and fire extinguishers, as well as candles and flashlights incase the
power goes out.
- If your child has special needs let the babysitter know. For
example does your child wet the bed, have nightmares, or have
allergies. Are there foods your child cannot have. Talk to the
babysitter about these issues and also leave a printed list.
- Let your sitter know the rules of the house relating to TV, bed
time, friends coming over, and snacks. Also let the sitter know what
you consider acceptable discipline and what is not allowed.
- Leave a phone number where you can be reached, as well as two
emergency contact numbers in case the babysitter is unable to reach
you.
- Tell the sitter whether they are allowed to answer the phone or
use the phone....
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Choosing A Good Babysitter
Once you've conducted preliminary interviews, short list the
potential babysitters that are left. Then have them come to your
home and spend some time with the children. You should duck out to
a position where you can see and hear but where neither the children
nor the sitter can see you. ...
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