https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:15:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-what-types-of-questions-do-you-ask-a-potential-babysitter#post-112396 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:04:31 +0000 mrs. wagon 112396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only babysitters we usually get are for after he's asleep, and we're usually close by, so we don't bother interviewing them... they're all college students from our church or friends. Otherwise the only people we've left him with are our parents! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-what-types-of-questions-do-you-ask-a-potential-babysitter#post-112383 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:55:00 +0000 yoursilverlining 112383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In addition to the questions above, I would ask if they are up to date on vaccinations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-what-types-of-questions-do-you-ask-a-potential-babysitter#post-112359 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:37:09 +0000 T.H.O.U. 112359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be afraid to ask if they smoke. I don't want that around my LO or them leaving LO while they take a break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-what-types-of-questions-do-you-ask-a-potential-babysitter#post-111654 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:17:24 +0000 chopsuey 111654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@miss-spunkin: You're awesome!! Thanks!! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-what-types-of-questions-do-you-ask-a-potential-babysitter#post-111651 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:16:09 +0000 Mrs. Pen 111651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been a nanny for a very long time, so I have an idea of what things should be asked.</p> <p>- describe your scariest experience with kids? (this will show how they handle stressful situations, such as a baby choking)<br /> - do you know/certified in infant/child CPR?<br /> - for multiple children: if both children are crying, what do you do?<br /> - what do you normally feed kids you watch?<br /> - are you willing to keep a journal/log of your day/night with LO?<br /> - describe 5 activities you would do with each age group: 0-6 mos, 6-12 mos, 2 yrs etc<br /> - what is your favorite age child to watch?<br /> - describe your past experience, how many families, how many kids, what ages, what did you do, how were the kids temperaments?<br /> - what is your ideal babysitting job?<br /> - what do you personally enjoy doing?</p> <p>Hopefully that gets you off to a good start!!</p> <p>Oh, and one idea if you're nervous about hiring someone: have her start out watching LO while you're there. Do work around the house/ in your office, that way you can see how she interacts with LO and how you LO takes to her (I think children's intuition is pretty reliable!). You can get to know her better as well. I have done this with many families. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-what-types-of-questions-do-you-ask-a-potential-babysitter#post-111631 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:00:49 +0000 heffalump 111631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ive never done this. I think Mrs.bee posted something about interviewing nannys, maybe you can look there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spinoff-what-types-of-questions-do-you-ask-a-potential-babysitter#post-111614 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:49:09 +0000 chopsuey 111614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never interviewed a baby sitter!! I'm already thinking I'm not going to hire her, but wanna ask her some questions anyway! :P </p>