Top 10 Baby Sitting Ideas and Activities
You cannot run away from baby sitting when there are a lot of relatives with kids in the house. Some people do it to earn extra pocket money or stay busy. You need to know how to handle children as they can be restless and sometimes very naughty. If you do not know how to keep them busy, you will be left with kids fighting with each other or turning the house into a big mess. Whether you like children or not, it is important to know some basic techniques on how to make them behave so that time passes peacefully.
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Pool Games
If it’s a hot summer day, then playing with water is something children always love. Take out the small pool from the garage and fill it with water. Tell the children to bring some toys outside and play in the cool water. They can make bubbles, splash water at each other and time will eventually pass.
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Cartoons
If you can’t find any other solution, then switch on the television and put on a cartoon channel. Children love cartoons. We may find them silly but they can stay glued to the television and laugh at the jokes for quite some time.
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Food
Kids get very cranky if they are hungry. So make sure you have some snacks at hand. Give them fruit sticks or some nuggets, cookies etc.
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Stroll around
It can be boring to stay in the same room. Take them out for a stroll in the garden or if there is a park nearby. It will give them a chance to play outdoor games.
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Music
Everyone has their favourite tunes. Children’s taste in music may be different from yours but they like singing and dancing. Put on some music which they enjoy.
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Reverse roles
Many children like to act much older than their actual age. Why not give them a chance to baby sit you? This will become a game and they will enjoy taking care of you and giving orders.
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Creative things
Keep some crayons, paints, colour pencils and papers for the kids to make creative things. Make them sit at the dining table and tell them to draw or colour whatever they want.
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Stories
If you are a good story teller, you can grab their attention. Sit on a sofa and tell them to sit around you. Read an interesting story with sounds and expressions.
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Games
There are many board games available. From puzzles to Monopoly, anything can keep them occupied.
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Toys
Toys immediately come to mind when you see children. Give them a toy basket with Lego blocks or stuffed toys and they will be happy.
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