How to Become a Babysitter

By HowExpert

If you want to know how to be the best babysitter, then the "How to Become a Babysitter" guide is what you need to read. You can become the best babysitter by getting this step-by-step guide. In this guide, you will discover what you need to do to become the best babysitter, especially if you want to do it for a living. By reading this book you will know the essentials that are required to be the best babysitter. Some include:
- You can make a living babysitting
- You can make a difference in a child’s life
- You can become known for being a good caregiver
- You will have skills that can save a life
- You will have skills to work in an organization with children or
- You can own your own business
Each chapter will give you requirements, advice, suggestions and more about “how to become a babysitter.” Executing these suggestions will only put you above the rest of the candidates. At the end of the day, this is a job you walk away from feeling like you have made a difference. This is because you have made a difference in these children’s lives, so make it a positive one for them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HowExpert
• Release date: Nov 5, 2011
• ISBN: 9781465984364

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How to Become a Babysitter

Your Step By Step Guide to Becoming a Babysitter

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Essentials for Babysitting

Age

Background

References

Punctuality

Chapter 2: What to Charge

Experience Is a Factor

Number of Children Is a Factor

Travel Is a Factor

Misc. Duties Are a Factor

When and How Long Is a Factor

Chapter 3: Activities and Games to Entertain the Children

Duck Duck Goose

Under and Over

Where am I?

Musical Chairs

Keep it Up

Chapter 4: Know How to Hold a Baby

The Cradle Hold

The Belly Hold

Shoulder Hold

Chapter 5: Know How to Change a Diaper

Chapter 6: How to Potty Train

Boys

Girls

Chapter 7: Take Safety and Accident Prevention Classes

Outdoor Safety

Indoor Safety

Chapter 8: What to Do In an Emergency

Know First Aid

Chapter 9: Know the Basics of First Aid

Cuts and Scrapes

Bites

Splinters

Chapter 10: Know the Healthy Snacks to Give Children

Fruits & Veggies

Breads

Combinations

Meats

Baby Foods

Conclusion

About The Expert

Recommended Resources

INTRODUCTION

To be the best babysitter you can be, whether you are younger and doing it for extra cash or you actually want to make a living caring for children, there are some things you can do to prove yourself to be better than the next babysitter. It is not only that you are old enough, it is a job and a serious one at that, since you are taking care of a human life! There are necessary factors to have to be a babysitter, such as being old enough to be responsible, and there are other qualities a person can have to make them look more attractive to parents.

Babysitting is not just about being in the same room with children and making sure they stay safe, even though that happens a lot. However, for those individuals who are looking to really make some money babysitting there are other factors to consider. Further, anyone opening a daycare is required to have these factors mentioned in this guide. Those who take babysitting seriously need to read this guide. After reading this you will have the knowledge to put into action and begin your journey.

CHAPTER 1: THE ESSENTIALS FOR BABYSITTING

The most difficult questions in the world are answered in this chapter. Though there are quite a number of people that are starting daycares or their own personal babysitting service, the biggest question is always the factor of age. There are many different ways in which to define the age at which a person should and can actually babysit. Even though the essentials will be different in every area, it is good to get a foundation for what to look for in all factors. Keep these tips in mind when you are curious to know more about babysitting age requirements and allowances.

AGE

Defining the age of a babysitter can be a bit difficult. There really are a lot of factors that you have to consider for this. If you plan on being a babysitter, there are a lot of things that people are going to be looking for in you. One thing that people will look for automatically has to do with your age. That is factor number one, no matter how you look at it. The rules of age are going to be different for every person and every area, but ultimately a parent or guardian will still have some kind of say so in which person they may want to choose to look after their children. Some states have a law set where those as young as 11 years old can babysit. The only thing about this is that these people would only be able to babysit for a few hours at a time and it can be for no longer than half a day.

Some parents or guardians are going to feel differently about the discussion of age. Their whole point of having someone look after their child is to make sure that this person is old enough and has enough experience to handle it. There are some that are going to feel like you may be too young if you are younger than high school age. Sometimes there are laws that will define the age, but like I mentioned before, it really does come down to how much a parent or guardian will trust you with their child, regardless of your age. These parents and guardians want to be sure that their kids are not being watched by others that, essentially, could be considered kids themselves. It is an understandable requirement considering the responsibility behind watching over children of all ages.

BACKGROUND

Another thing that will be considered when looking for a babysitter will be the background of the babysitter. As stated before, a parent or guardian needs to have that security to be able to entrust someone with their children, especially if they plan on using your services on a regular basis. Parents are going to let their children be around this certain person for long periods of time, sometimes every single day. They need to be sure that they are getting someone that can be responsible and someone that takes their job seriously as well. So you may be wondering what type of things someone would look for in a babysitter’s background.

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