How to babysit a infant boy

You will learn here how you can take care of a infant that is a boy. There are differences in a boy and girl infant.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Ask parents before the job if there is any items they are running low on and get them so you are prepaired.

1. What it will be like if you aren't prepaired. Get Prepaired
   Before you go to the job find out about the baby boy, when does he eat, sleep, play? Does he like to be rocked to sleep, sang, or rode around in his stroller outside? Does he like wearing shoes, and socks? Does he still have his umplilical cord? Do you need to bring anything?
2. Changing Diaper
   First get ready, have your new diaper out, and anything the parents told you the baby would need. Then take the diaper off, being careful for baby boys like to pee when their buttom gets air on it. Wipe their bottum so they don't get infected. Gently place the other diaper under the baby and put it together.
3. Sleeping
   Do the instructions of puting him to sleep and then gently lay him in his crib or cradle.
4. Holding
   Hold the boy while supporting his head, neck, and back.
5. Feeding
   Hold his head higher than the rest of his body. Take his lukewarm bottle and hold it at a slant so it is easier for him to drink. Let him drink the recomended ammount from his parents no more if he stops drinking because he is falling asleep gently pull the bottle slightly away then push it gently back in, if he doesn't take it then he is full.

Tips & Warnings

• Do NOT lay the baby on his stomach.
• Do attend the baby at all times.
• Ask before the parents leave what you are allowed to do when the baby is asleep, are you allowed to watch the TV, use the computer, or eat.
• Do NOT answer the door unless you are expecting someone, and don't invite anyone over without the permission of the parents.
• Do NOT use this as your only advice.
• DO NOT do things the parent tells you not to.
• Follow the istructions of the parents
• Before the parents leave ask for reassurance of these tips