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how should i start baby sitting at the age of 12
HOW SHOULD I START BABBY SITTING AT THE AGE OF 12?
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Brandyn Knight
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Starting babysitting at age 12 is a fantastic way to gain responsibility, build trust in your community, and earn some money! Here’s how you can get started safely and successfully:
1. Take a Babysitting Course (Highly Recommended)
The American Red Cross offers a Babysitting Basics course specifically for youth ages 11 and up. This course teaches essential skills like basic child care, emergency procedures, and how to keep children safe. It’s a great way to show parents that you’re serious and prepared.
2. Talk with Your Parents or Guardians
Let them know you want to start babysitting. They can help set some safety rules (like not babysitting late at night or for too long), help screen families, and may even know people looking for a sitter.
3. Start with People You Know
Try babysitting for family friends, neighbors, or relatives first. Starting with people who already know and trust you makes things a lot easier and gives you experience in a more comfortable setting.
4. Build a Babysitting Kit
Create a little bag of fun activities—like coloring books, puzzles, or storybooks—that you can bring with you. It helps keep kids entertained and shows that you’re thoughtful and organized.
5. Know Your Limits
It’s totally okay to say no to jobs that feel like too much. Maybe you're only comfortable watching one child at a time, or only during the day. Be honest about what you're ready for.
First Step: Enroll in a certified babysitting or CPR/first aid course through the American Red Cross or your local YMCA.
Second Step: Create a simple flyer with help from your parents to let neighbors know you’re available to babysit.
Third Step: Offer to be a “mother’s helper” (watching kids while a parent is still home) to build confidence and experience.
Fourth Step: Ask families you babysit for to give you a short reference or review you can show to other parents.
Fifth Step: Start a small babysitting calendar to track when you're available and how much experience you’re gaining.
1. Take a Babysitting Course (Highly Recommended)
The American Red Cross offers a Babysitting Basics course specifically for youth ages 11 and up. This course teaches essential skills like basic child care, emergency procedures, and how to keep children safe. It’s a great way to show parents that you’re serious and prepared.
2. Talk with Your Parents or Guardians
Let them know you want to start babysitting. They can help set some safety rules (like not babysitting late at night or for too long), help screen families, and may even know people looking for a sitter.
3. Start with People You Know
Try babysitting for family friends, neighbors, or relatives first. Starting with people who already know and trust you makes things a lot easier and gives you experience in a more comfortable setting.
4. Build a Babysitting Kit
Create a little bag of fun activities—like coloring books, puzzles, or storybooks—that you can bring with you. It helps keep kids entertained and shows that you’re thoughtful and organized.
5. Know Your Limits
It’s totally okay to say no to jobs that feel like too much. Maybe you're only comfortable watching one child at a time, or only during the day. Be honest about what you're ready for.
Brandyn recommends the following next steps:
thank you this was very helpful
yohana
You're very welcome. Happy to be helpful. :)
Brandyn Knight