| If you are looking to find a babysitter, here is a list of 10 | | | | that your babysitter might fly off the handle and scare |
| things that every good babysitter must do or it may be | | | | or hurt your child, don't take the chance. |
| time to find a new one. | | | | 6. Be able to stay calm. If an emergency occurs, this |
| 1. Like children. This may sound obvious, but it is not. | | | | person not only needs to know what to do, but also |
| Some people babysit because they think it is easy | | | | must remain calm and help your children through it. |
| money and really hate the kids. Find someone who | | | | 7. Know first aid. Skills like care of the choking child, |
| loves children and you will be so much happier and so | | | | CPR, and wound care are essential skills that every |
| will your kids. | | | | babysitter should know. |
| 2. Be trustworthy. You are trusting this person to care | | | | 8. Know who to ask for help. Babysitters need to |
| for your children and your home. You must be able to | | | | know where your important numbers are and know |
| trust them completely. | | | | when they should use them. |
| 3. Know how to keep themselves and your child safe. | | | | 9. Pass a background check. Don't take chances here. |
| Make sure he or she knows what to do in the case of | | | | Use a service like Sittercity to find babysitters who |
| an emergency situation. | | | | pass their background checks. You can never be too |
| 4. Be willing and able to actively watch and entertain | | | | careful with the safety and welfare of your children. |
| your child. If your babysitter does not have good | | | | 10. Take responsibility for your children's lives. Every |
| enough health or attention span to participate with your | | | | babysitter should be willing to do whatever it takes to |
| children in their day, you can find better care. | | | | protect their lives and welfare. Any less and it is time |
| 5. Have the patience. They will need to handle difficult | | | | for a new babysitter. |
| whining and crying. If you have any reason to believe | | | | |