Child-Care Basics 101

It is okay to leave an infant unattended on a changing table that has a safety rail around it?

• True

• False

When holding an infant, it is important to support the baby's head

• True

• False

Toddlers are independent and can feed themselves, so they do not need to be supervised when eating

• True

• False

Children love hugs and kisses, so it is important as a parent to show affection to children

• True

• False

If a fire starts when you are caring for children, get yourself and the children safely out of the home and then call 9-1-1

• True

• False

Basic first aid is an important skill for caregivers to have

• True

• False

The best way to prevent poisoning is to firmly tell children "no" if they go near any dangerous household substances instead of locking the dangerous items.

• True

• False

As long as the children are sleeping, it is okay for your friends to come over while you are babysitting

• True

• False

Before you begin babysitting, be sure to find out family rules and routines

• True

• False

If you answer the family's phone while babysitting, tell callers that the parents are unavailable rather than saying they are not home

• True

• False