Podcast: Skills Every Babysitter Should Have
My first babysitting job was when I was 11 for the neighbors across the street - I had to keep an eye on a infant while she napped. I remember feeling very “adult” yet very nervous, because I didn’t really have any knowledge on how to babysit!
Thankfully (for everyone involved!), I decided to take a Red Cross babysitting course at the local hospital. I remember doing CPR on a tiny plastic baby and learning about the best way to stop a nosebleed.
Luckily, for all those inexperienced (and experienced) young adult babysitters, those classes are still being offered today. Here Courtney Johnson from the Twin Cities Area Chapter of the American Red Cross talks about the skills young adult babysitters can learn through their babysitting training program:
- Red Cross Babysitting Program.mp3 (click on the link to listen)
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June 30th, 2007 at 9:13 am
I really want to be a very good babysitter but im only 11
July 5th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Thanks Lacy for your comments.
I’m sure you can become a good babysitter with proper training and some practice! Ask parents or other adults you know for tips or sign up for the Red Cross class in your town.