[blparent] Babysitting a two-year-old along with my 14-month-old baby advice requested

[Tara Briggs]

Thanks for the advice! What games have you found that would be good to play with children this age?

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> On Oct 12, 2015, at 2:16 PM, Annely Rose via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Of course, you would want to keep them in the same area.  You also want to go around the room or area and make sure there is nothing dangerous or hazardous that they can get into: nicknacks, small items that can be swallowed, pencils, pens, knives, scissors, cigarettes, matches, lighters, etc.  Since you have a 14-month-old, you probably have your home child proofed already.  Have toys that they can play with.  The other parents might want to send a favorite toy or some kind of toy that their child can play with if your child doesn't like to share.  You can also play games with both children to keep them occupied.  The other parents might want to send a snack or you can ask them if their child has any allergies if you have any snacks at home.  You might want to ask about allergies anyway.  You might want to know about any specifics if the child is being potty trained.  I have 2 grown sons of my own and had done babysitting as a teen and also about 10
> years ago.  Good luck and enjoy.
> 
> Annely
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> On Mon, 10/12/15, Tara Briggs via blparent <blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Subject: [blparent] Babysitting a two-year-old along with my 14-month-old    baby advice requested
> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Tara Briggs" <thflute at gmail.com>
> Date: Monday, October 12, 2015, 2:43 PM
> 
> Hi all! A week from next Tuesday I am
> going to be babysitting a two-year-old along with my
> 14-month-old daughter. I don't know the child at all. His
> parents or friends from church and they requested some help.
> I volunteered and they took me up on it! What advice do you
> guys have her being able to keep track of him and make sure
> that both kids are safe and have a good time?  I Will
> be watching him from about 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Thanks for
> any help!
> 
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