8 month old?? please help?

Question

OK i have a 8 month old nephew..i watch him allot my sister has allot of problems with depression and stuff and shes getting help.But the thing is I'm used to watching him all day at home.Well tomorrow i have to watch him but also i have to go with my mom to the doctors...II'm 16 im so scared of him starting to cry in the waiting room or something...i mean there's nothing more bothering then a screaming baby..plus after that we have more errands to run.How do i keep him quiet and occupied..o and the toys he likes are the ones that make noise

Answer 1

Your mom will be with you so while you are in the doctors office she can watch him. Its nice that you are helping out your sister but you are young and need to live the life of a 16 year old too :) Bring some toys and he should be fine :)

Answer 2

Whenever I have to take my sons places with me, I stop by the dollar store or the $1 bins at Target.  They have some really cool little things for cheap.  I got my 6 month old a little board book that kept him occupied during my dental exam.  Anytime a baby gets hold of something shiny, like keys, or crinkly they are mesmerized.  Try one of those fabric books.  They have crinkly-sounding pages and usually the last one squeaks.  Just try something that he's never seen or played with before.  Put a few cheerios in a container with a snug lid--he can shake it.  

Most people are only annoyed when a baby cries if the parent isn't doing anything about it.  If the other people around can see that you and your mom are trying to comfort him, I bet that no one will even be bothered.  If he gets fussy, walk around with him.  Show him pictures on the walls.  Give him a magazine---he'll rip it up, but have fun doing it.  I have to hide my magazines and books because my baby just shreds them and laughs hysterically.  Just don't let him put the pieces in his mouth.  

Answer 3

If the baby cries it's OK! MOST people understand that babies cry and they will cry whenever they feel like it cause that's the way they communicate! Just don't ignore him when he's crying (thats the annoying part!)

Just sit him on the floor & give him toys, have a bottle ready to give him. Hold him when he wants to be held and lots of attention!  

Answer 4

Don't worry, most people will understand and they might think he's cute and ask questions about him.  If he cries you can just hold him and walk him around pointing things out to him in the room, maybe step outside for a minute, let him hold a toy, give him a bottle, etc.

Answer 5

Just make sure you are prepared. Pack diapers, wipes, bottles, soothers, toys, a change of clothes, blankie...etc... anything you could possibly think of to keep him entertained and comfortable.  

Answer 6

Your Mom should help you here. Remember you are only 16 and are not totally responsible for your sisters baby. Great to help her out though.

Answer 7

Its okay for a baby to make a little noise. Its much better to hear a noisy toy than a hollering baby. So take along some toys (the ones he likes), take him some snacks (Gerber toddler snack are ok) and if he sucks a binky (pacifier) make sure you u have that on hand also. And try not to worry, babies are babies and no one can change that so if he does happen to have a meltdown dont feel embarrassed and if you get ugly looks for the other ppl ignore it because im pretty sure they have had to experience a cranky baby. O and dont forget him bottle with extra milk and juice. Good luck.