Babysitting Basics- Super Sitters Guide

List 5 kinds of information a babysitter should find out before the parents leave?

What is separation anxiety?

• Excessive sadness

• Excessive distress about being away from someone you care about

• Not caring if a loved one leaves

• Being anxious when a loved one is near

What safety hazards should you watch out for around babies?

Babies communicate with words to tell you if something is wrong.

• True
• False

What is the most common reason for babies to cry?

• Hungry

• Change diaper

• Tired

• Bored

Before feeding children ask parents about food allergies that might cause illness

• True
• False

When a child expresses frustration in a temper tantrum you need to stay ________ and when the child is ready distract them at their level

• frustrated

• angry

• calm

• excited

You should cut up food for toddlers to prevent choking

• True
• False

Toilet training usually begins between ages 2 and 3

At bath time never leave the child alone

• True
• False