Im a babysitter and theres another babysitter for them that just....?

Question

Well, im babysitting for people tommorow, and they have another babysitter that tells the kids to sit down and watch tv for the whole day.

I dont think thats the right way to babysit children, the kids are 3,4 and 5 years old.

But she is busy and im taking her place, the family pays really well for babysitters, and i want to keep this job since I am much better than the other girl...

how can i show the kids and parents that i am a way better babysitter than their other one, so I will be able to babysit for them more...

Answer 1

Do something fun and constructive with the kids. It's probably the best thing to avoid the tv at all costs. In my opinion a 3 year old doesn't need to be watching tv anyways.

If the kids like what you did, they'll most likely go tell "mommy" and "daddy" what great fun you had with you. It usually works itself out. :]

You probably have never read the books but I still read "The Baby-Sitter's Club" series books. They gave me a great idea before too. They have these things called "Kid Kits" basically it's a pack you bring with fun things like games, toys...ect. :] Good luck to you. <3

Answer 2

The parents will know when they see there kids after a few times. Don't think about impressing the parents but allowing the kids to have fun in a safe environment.

Answer 3

Help the kids to do crafts and make something for their mom and dad. The kids will have fun and the parents will be able to see that.

Answer 4

i am sure the parents will see for themselves, that  you are the better babysitter. You do sound to me that you are prepared to actually entertain the kids rather than just throw them in front of the tv for the day. Get the kids out and wear them out. Finish up with something quiet and relaxing. It is amazing how much kids enjoy. Then get the kids to tell you how much fun they had, and ask them to pass that on to their parents. next time they need someone, hopefully the kids will be begging for the babysitter to be you rather than the lazy one.

Answer 5

write a note to the parents, about the fun things you did, when/ what they ate, and when they went to bed, at tell them how much you loved watching them, and how wonderful they were. my clients LOVE it! but, don't get too kiss-upy, just so that they feel good about their kids...good luck

Answer 6

Just do what you say you do to be a good babysitter and I am sure the parents will notice a difference. Good Luck!!!

Answer 7

I had a "babysitting bag" that I took with me when I babysat.  It was just a bag full of toys, games, coloring books, etc. - nothing exciting to me, but the kids thought it was great!  They loved the excitement of playing with "new" toys while I was there.  I babysat for one family twice a week for a few years, and I just changed out the items in the bag once in a while.  The kids were always entertained.  I also tucked things like band-aids in there just in case...

Also, make sure you show the parents that you are well prepared.  If they don't already have a form with emergency contact information and instructions on it, type one out with blanks for them to fill in quickly (things like emergency numbers for them and a neighbor, the home address and phone #, kids' ages, allergies, snack or meal instructions, bedtime instructions, etc.).  Parents always seemed to appreciate this, and I was grateful to have this handy.

If the kids enjoy you and the parents feel that their children are safe and in good hands with you, they'll be more likely to call on you in the future.

Answer 8

Spend ALOT of time with the kids. Parents almost ALWAYS come home and ask the children what happened while they were gone, rarely the babysitter. So make sure that your never extremely strict or rude ( you have to discipline the, if they missbehave, but dont give the 4 year old a 20 mintue time out he/she changed the TV channel when you were watching something .

bring some treats ( age appropriate ), games, movies ( have them watch a movie with you and have a snack, etc. Make sure its G rated ). Spend as much time with them as possible, play games, make them laugh. They remember all that and mention it to their parents. make it a rule that their NOT allowed to sit on the coach for more than 5 minutes! :).

When the parents get home tell them you had a great time, and OFFER to come again. But dont say ' when will you want me to come help out again? '.

Hope that helped. I agree with you, kids that age should be outside having fun.

Answer 9

i find that if you be yourself, be responsible, treat the kids fairly, and just having fun with them they will be begging for you to come back!

Answer 10

When I babysat (a LOT!), I would always bring a treat for the kids, and use it as a bribe to get them to go to bed on time...and leave it for them  for the next day (a la the "Tooth Fairy").  The kids were so motivated to get their stickers/toy/candy/"prize", they would go to bed on time, and the parents saw that I cared to bring the kids a gift (just a little one!)) with my own money.  I had many families who used me as their primary sitter...also, writing a summary of the evening (what they ate/who phoned/etc) is nice.  Hope you get the gig!

Answer 11

play games with them, have them suggest what they want to do and maybe you and the kids could do that. kids love people who pay attention to them and that like to do what they do, believe me I'm a mother of 3.

Answer 12

write a note saying stuff like the kids were really good. they ate their veggies. they played games with each other. they brushed their teeth, etc. just dont kiss up and you'll be fine.