running out of ideas........................

Babysitting Ideas

running out of ideas........................

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booboo5 12-10-2007, 9:21 PM
so i babysit a little boy thats 3 every other Friday at my house and he stays the night BUT im running out of things to do with him because i babysit him alot and its hard to do at my house because i dont have toys for little boys please help but also he can be a very bad listiner PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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babysitterlaura 12-11-2007, 2:31 PM
Hi!  I would suggest asking the parents to bring one or two of his favorite toys or games so you can play them with him.  Otherwise I would suggest investing in some toys for that age group that can be used for him as well as other children you may babysitt.  When I babysitt I often bring childrens books, games, and toys with me.  Go through your basment and see if you have any old childrens toys (make sure they meet saftey standards) or go to a garage sale or flee market and get some inexpensive toys.  Things like coloring books, playdough, books, and games are good for most young children and can be used over and over (except for coloring books obviously).  Hope this helps, and have fun!

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booboo5 12-11-2007, 2:41 PM
thanx so much i will try that next time!

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Mommy2Lots 12-17-2007, 8:09 AM
babysitter Laura gave some great suggestions.

I would just like to add some toy/game suggestions.

Toys:
Fingerpaints
Paper/Glue Crafts
Bubbles
Balls (any kind)
Jump Ropes
Sidewalk Chalk
Pencil/Crayons/Doodle Pad
Blocks

Games:
Hide N' Seek
Simon Says
Seeing howfast he can run (kids love this)

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emmer_1995 12-19-2007, 9:51 PM
well i babysit  2 boys (3 and 6 years old) and i google coloring pages of cars dogs cats what ever they are intrested in and they watch and i would try to keep a schedule free time, color time movie time and nap time, snack time and so on or they just get very hyper if u know what i mean so yeah i have had lots of experience so yeah

thanks