Child Development - Babysitting

The following are ways to hold a baby except:

• Cradle Hold

• Shoulder Hold

• Upside Down

• Football Hold

A newborn's __________ should be supported at all times.

• Back

• Face

• Head-Neck

• Legs

An infant should be placed on their _______ to sleep.

• Side

• Back

• Stomach

• Face

What is one thing you shouldn't do when babysitting?

• invite friends over

• have activities planned

• actively watch the children you are babysitting

What is your first priority when babysitting?

• what to eat for dinner

• the children's bedtime

• safety of the children

It is NEVER okay to hit or shake a baby or child

• True

• False

Writing down important information and arriving early to meet the children are NOT important parts of babysitting.

• True

• False

Yelling and screaming louder than a child having a temper tantrum will get him to stop.

• True

• False

What do you need to have in writing before the parents leave?

• the address of the house incase you need to call 911

• the parent's cell phone numbers

• the names and numbers of emergency contacts

• all of these

Crying is a normal behavior for an infant.

• True
• False