How to Be a Fun and Safe Babysitter

Babysitting is a great way to earn money and to have of fun. But, you have to remember to be organized and make sure that the kids you are babysitting are safe, and have fun too!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Toys
• Patience
• Binder
• DVD or CDs
• Board Games
• Large Pouch or Bag

1. Buy or find a binder(any color) that is large enough to store multiple papers. Get some colored or tabs with letters and organize them to the binder(a,b,c) and put the clients last name in the tab that has the first letter of their last name( example:Put Johnson's info under the tab marked J.).
   Make sure to include the Emergency papers and Contact papers under their name( make sure to fill them out during your interview with the clients).

2. When you arrive to babysit, make sure to bring the binder. Also bring ( make sure the parents approve) some G rated DVDs or music to your stay. It depends on the age of the children, what games you bring. You can bring games like Guess Who or Sorry to 5 year olds and bring play dough to toddlers. *ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE PARENTS AT THE INTERVIEW. TO MAKE SURE WHAT MUSIC AND GAMES YOU CAN BRING* You can also carry the items in a large pouch, if you wish.

3. When you leave, make sure you have all the items you brought with you and make sure you tell the parents everything that happened during your stay.
   
   
   Have fun! ;)

Tips & Warnings

• Never bring games or toys with small pieces to children 3 or under because they may choke or swallow the piece
• Always make sure the toys you bring are not recalled by the Government.