Q. This weekend, I will be babysitting twin two year old girls and a baby girl (4 months ish). I have babysat for just the twins before and did well, but I need advice on how to take care of all of them at once, and on what to do whit the infant. Thanks!
A. Hello! I've been babysitting for 4.5 years for children exactly those ages! The tough part of the job will be if the baby cries, which, at 4 months she probably will. Here are a few main causes of crying in infants:
-hungry
-needs to be burped
-needs diaper change
-uncomfortable
-too hot or cold
-too much noise and stimulation
-not enough stimulation
-separation anxiety (even babies that young can miss their mothers although that typically starts closer to 6 months)
So obviously, you are going to have to try various things to stop the crying.s Start by checking the diaper and try giving her a bottle. Even if it's not the exact time the mom said to feed her, she may be hungry anyway. Pat her gently on the back to burp her and wait for a burp. Try to figure out if she could be uncomfortable with her clothing or the temperature. If it's noisy, take her to a quiet place. If nothing is going on, try to get her interested in toys and give her some tummy time. Try putting her in a bouncer or baby swing. A white noise machine can work wonders. Try rocking her and holding her in various ways to see what works. Carry her and walk around, GENTLY bouncing your heels. Make shushing sounds, talk quietly, or sing soothing songs. Remember, it probably isn't your fault she is crying and she isn't doing it on purpose. Be patient and do not get frustrated! Do not shake her at all as that could lead to Brain damage or even death. If you grow frustrated, set her in her crib and step away for five minutes, it's okay of she cries for a few minutes. If you need to, call her mom and ask ahead of times what she does to soothe the baby. Meanwhile, let the toddlers play on their own just make sure that you can see them at all times!
Before the mom leaves, ask her what the babies schedule is. Here are a few questions to ask:
-how to prepare bottle
-when baby gets bottle
-how to change diaper (but you probably already know)
-how to put her to bed/naps
-when bed/nap is
-how to calm baby
-if she has a pacifier or anything to help calm her down
And anything else you can think of! Try to come with a few coloring books or old toys for the toddlers so that they don't get bored because sometimes dealing with the baby may take up a lot of the time. Some babies are naturally independent and happy though so you may not have a problem! If you babysat the twins before, you already know what to do with them so they will be easy! Have fun, hope I helped!
-hungry
-needs to be burped
-needs diaper change
-uncomfortable
-too hot or cold
-too much noise and stimulation
-not enough stimulation
-separation anxiety (even babies that young can miss their mothers although that typically starts closer to 6 months)
So obviously, you are going to have to try various things to stop the crying.s Start by checking the diaper and try giving her a bottle. Even if it's not the exact time the mom said to feed her, she may be hungry anyway. Pat her gently on the back to burp her and wait for a burp. Try to figure out if she could be uncomfortable with her clothing or the temperature. If it's noisy, take her to a quiet place. If nothing is going on, try to get her interested in toys and give her some tummy time. Try putting her in a bouncer or baby swing. A white noise machine can work wonders. Try rocking her and holding her in various ways to see what works. Carry her and walk around, GENTLY bouncing your heels. Make shushing sounds, talk quietly, or sing soothing songs. Remember, it probably isn't your fault she is crying and she isn't doing it on purpose. Be patient and do not get frustrated! Do not shake her at all as that could lead to Brain damage or even death. If you grow frustrated, set her in her crib and step away for five minutes, it's okay of she cries for a few minutes. If you need to, call her mom and ask ahead of times what she does to soothe the baby. Meanwhile, let the toddlers play on their own just make sure that you can see them at all times!
Before the mom leaves, ask her what the babies schedule is. Here are a few questions to ask:
-how to prepare bottle
-when baby gets bottle
-how to change diaper (but you probably already know)
-how to put her to bed/naps
-when bed/nap is
-how to calm baby
-if she has a pacifier or anything to help calm her down
And anything else you can think of! Try to come with a few coloring books or old toys for the toddlers so that they don't get bored because sometimes dealing with the baby may take up a lot of the time. Some babies are naturally independent and happy though so you may not have a problem! If you babysat the twins before, you already know what to do with them so they will be easy! Have fun, hope I helped!
What is the proper gift etiquette for a new born baby girl and mother?
Q. What is the proper gift etiquette for a new born baby girl and mother as in what to get them as a gift when visiting them in the hospital, im pretty new to this and dont know what to get my sister who is the mother and what i should get for my little niece, its her first child. I presume a newborn friendly cuddly toy but thats all i can think of. Any ideas of what to get them both?
A. Well, when visiting the hospital I usually just get flowers, balloons, stuffed animal...gift shop sort of things. When you visit her at home you bring a proper gift. You could get the baby a few outfits and some newborn/infant toys.
What are the best places to visit in Disney World?
Q. For my daughter's 5th birthday me and 2 of my friends are taking her to Disney World. What do you find to be the must see attractions for a 5 year old girl who loves the princesses and animals? Any tips, tricks, or specials that you know of please let me know. We will only be there from Thursday (evening)-Monday (evening). Anything that will make this the best birthday for her!
A. MAGIC KINGDOM:
Splash Mountain: Skip it. For some reason, the line is always horridly long. The ride itself lasts over ten minutes, but I really can't remember why we even fastpassed it.
Pirates of the Caribbean: It's an outdated ride and doesn't have a plot, but seems like it should; it isn't for 2-year-olds anyway. Skip it.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: Young ones can get restless. It's pretty dry, but it can be interesting for adults to see the kind of animatronics Walt Disney used.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Do it. It puts you directly into the middle of the Winnie the Pooh stories, and is especially great for younger children.
Peter Pan's Flight: Do it. Very cool effect-- feels like you are, indeed, flying.
You can meet most of the Disney princesses at Magic Kingdom. You can also meet the Disney Fairies there.
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS:
The Great Movie Ride: Skip it (unless she's one of the brave ones). It can be a little creepy for young children.
Toy Story Mania: Do it. So fun-- it's a 4-D carnival-style video game ride. Fastpass it if you can.
Tower of Terror: Skip it. Not for young children.
Star Tours: Do it if you're a Star Wars fan.
Studio Backlot Tour: Do it if you like Disney movies. Teens and adults find it more interesting than kids, but it's very neat. It's a tram ride that takes you to see real costumes and props worn and used in Disney films. You can take pictures.
EPCOT:
Soarin': Do it. Feels like you're flying. You feel the wind and smell the oranges as you pass over the grove.
Test Track: Do it. Some sharp turns in there, but it's a fun, fast-paced ride.
The Seas with Nemo and Friends: Do it. Visually beautiful ride.
Turtle Talk with Crush: Do it. It's an interactive show where Crush talks with the audience.
You can also see many Disney princesses at Epcot.
ANIMAL KINGDOM:
Dinosaur: Skip it unless you think she'd like the dinosaur animatronics. A T-Rex comes chasing after you, but it can be fun as long as you remind yourself it isn't real, haha.
Kilimanjaro Safaris: Do it. It's the tram ride where you get to see the African animals-- it's so cool to see them up close.
Affection Section: Do it, since she likes animals. It's a petting zoo.
Extra tips:
You definitely want to make the most of the trip, so I definitely suggest arriving as soon as possible-- when they open, if you can. If you get there when they open, you have time to fastpass the rides you want. If you do get there early, you may want to trek over to the other side of the park and work your way towards the front-- this allows you to ride rides against the flow of the masses (when you're at the back of the park when they open, there won't be many people crowding the rides in that area at that time.
Note: Disney's fastpass service is undeniably awesome. IT'S FREE, too. The most popular rides will offer the fastpass service (it essentially allows you to skip a great deal of the line). Read about fastpasses here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/fast-pass/
Since there she's young, you may want to visit a "less-interesting" show if she gets a little tired and worn during the afternoon. Most daytime shows are 20-30 minutes long, so they make for good naptime interludes for infants and toddlers.
Wish you the best. Have a great time!
Splash Mountain: Skip it. For some reason, the line is always horridly long. The ride itself lasts over ten minutes, but I really can't remember why we even fastpassed it.
Pirates of the Caribbean: It's an outdated ride and doesn't have a plot, but seems like it should; it isn't for 2-year-olds anyway. Skip it.
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: Young ones can get restless. It's pretty dry, but it can be interesting for adults to see the kind of animatronics Walt Disney used.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Do it. It puts you directly into the middle of the Winnie the Pooh stories, and is especially great for younger children.
Peter Pan's Flight: Do it. Very cool effect-- feels like you are, indeed, flying.
You can meet most of the Disney princesses at Magic Kingdom. You can also meet the Disney Fairies there.
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS:
The Great Movie Ride: Skip it (unless she's one of the brave ones). It can be a little creepy for young children.
Toy Story Mania: Do it. So fun-- it's a 4-D carnival-style video game ride. Fastpass it if you can.
Tower of Terror: Skip it. Not for young children.
Star Tours: Do it if you're a Star Wars fan.
Studio Backlot Tour: Do it if you like Disney movies. Teens and adults find it more interesting than kids, but it's very neat. It's a tram ride that takes you to see real costumes and props worn and used in Disney films. You can take pictures.
EPCOT:
Soarin': Do it. Feels like you're flying. You feel the wind and smell the oranges as you pass over the grove.
Test Track: Do it. Some sharp turns in there, but it's a fun, fast-paced ride.
The Seas with Nemo and Friends: Do it. Visually beautiful ride.
Turtle Talk with Crush: Do it. It's an interactive show where Crush talks with the audience.
You can also see many Disney princesses at Epcot.
ANIMAL KINGDOM:
Dinosaur: Skip it unless you think she'd like the dinosaur animatronics. A T-Rex comes chasing after you, but it can be fun as long as you remind yourself it isn't real, haha.
Kilimanjaro Safaris: Do it. It's the tram ride where you get to see the African animals-- it's so cool to see them up close.
Affection Section: Do it, since she likes animals. It's a petting zoo.
Extra tips:
You definitely want to make the most of the trip, so I definitely suggest arriving as soon as possible-- when they open, if you can. If you get there when they open, you have time to fastpass the rides you want. If you do get there early, you may want to trek over to the other side of the park and work your way towards the front-- this allows you to ride rides against the flow of the masses (when you're at the back of the park when they open, there won't be many people crowding the rides in that area at that time.
Note: Disney's fastpass service is undeniably awesome. IT'S FREE, too. The most popular rides will offer the fastpass service (it essentially allows you to skip a great deal of the line). Read about fastpasses here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/fast-pass/
Since there she's young, you may want to visit a "less-interesting" show if she gets a little tired and worn during the afternoon. Most daytime shows are 20-30 minutes long, so they make for good naptime interludes for infants and toddlers.
Wish you the best. Have a great time!
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