How to Choose a Good Babysitter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ask other parents to recommend a babysitter they trust.

   Inquire at work, church, or other social groups for teens or adults who want to make a little extra cash.
   
   If you can't get any trusted referrals from your social network, check the local paper or craigslist.org for advertised listings.
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   Step 2: See if the potential babysitter has children of their own

   Try to see how they interact with that child. , Don't feel like you're hurting the potential babysitter's feelings by calling those references to make sure they are who they say they are. , It's your child that will be in this person's care, and you want to make sure that your child will be safe. ,, A delivery man comes to the front door? Katie falls down the stairs?" A good babysitter will know how to respond in these kinds of situations.
   
   Meet with the parent or guardian of the sitter if possible, to ensure the safest care. ,
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   Step 3: or a little brother

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   Step 4: sister

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   Step 5: cousin

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   Step 6: nephew

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   Step 7: who they take care of.

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   Step 8: Ask for references.

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   Step 9: Meet or call the babysitter's references.

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    Step 10: Talk to friends to figure out how much the going rate is for babysitters in your neighborhood.

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    Step 11: Ask the babysitter questions like "What would you do if...Johnny started choking on a piece of food?

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    Step 12: Proceed with hiring the babysitter only when you are totally comfortable with them.

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