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What to Expect Baby-Sitter's Handbook

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Author: Heidi Murkoff
Brand: Workman Publishing
Category: Book

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Media: Spiral-bound
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.8 x 0.7

MPN: 12845
ISBN: 076112845X
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.10248
UPC: 019628128454
EAN: 9780761128458
ASIN: 076112845X

Publication Date: November 29, 2003
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
When you put your baby in the hands of a sitter, you want to put your sitter in the hands of an expert. Certainly no hands are better qualified than those of Heidi Murkoff, co-author of iWhat to Expect When You're Expecting /iand other bestselling childcare guides with over 22 million copies in print. brbrMarrying the reassuring authority and trust of all thei What to Expect /ibooks with a lively, accessible voice, this guide contains everything a caregiver needs to know when minding a child, from newborn to preschooler. A mix of text, boxes, QAs, and lists-plus plenty of blank space for parents to write in emergency numbers, specific instructions, and personal information about a child's likes and dislikes--it's the instruction manual that should be given to every caregiver, whether full-time nanny or weekend baby-sitter. It covers advice on feeding and diet, first aid, bathing an infant, potty-training, time-outs, rainy-day activities,sibling disputes, discipline problems, comforting a child, making play dates, evenhow to build a happy and healthy relationship with the child's family. Plus, it includes 61 of the most common questions sitters ask, from how to make mealtimes fun to what to do if you can't bond with the baby.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars

Just an ok reference December 1, 2005
10 out of 12 found this review helpful

A big fan of the "What to Expect" series, I purchased this book for my 12 year-old daughter who is planning to begin babysitting soon. I immediately noticed that it is spiral bound (as stated in the description) and seems pretty flimsy, like the pages could very easily tear out. Upon closer inspection, I was disappointed to see lots of information for nannies or even daycare workers in the book and very little useful information for a beginnning preteen/early teen sitter. I would look into other babysitter handbooks before purchasing this one - it is definitely not up to par with other books in this series.

5 out of 5 stars

Thorough explanation which comprehensively covers kids August 8, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

In What To Expect Baby-Sitters Handbook, Heidi Murkoff informatively surveys over sixty questions that responsible baby-sitters tend to ask most, ranging from daily routines and feeding, to safety and play-date activities. Baby-sitters will enjoy this thorough explanation which comprehensively covers kids of all different age ranges -- including just how to best handle newborns on up. Teens especially will find these important tips to be invaluable.br /br /

5 out of 5 stars

Richie's Picks: THE WHAT TO EXPECT BABY-SITTER'S GUIDE March 10, 2004
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

If a young adult is interested in learning the wrong way to care for neighborhood kids or younger siblings, then I highly recommend reading SILENT TO THE BONE or KING OF THE MILD FRONTIER.br brBut if that young person would like to build a rep as a professional, safe, fun, and even educational baby-sitter, and make some bucks in the process, then THE WHAT TO EXPECT BABY-SITTER'S HANDBOOK is the book for them to read. br brProviding practical information derived from the work of Piaget and Erikson without ever once having to mention them, this compact, well-organized guide will be equally beneficial to expectant teen parents, prospective aunties and uncles, and anyone else who is interested in the down-to-earth basics of child development and a wealth of information on keeping young kids happy, healthy, and engaged.br brBeginning with The Parent Connection, and What to Expect at Every Age, the author provides a solid chapter in the areas of Feeding, Playing, Going Out, Bathing, Sleeping, Behavior Discipline, Caring for Siblings, Baby-Sitting Basics, and Health Safety. Within each of these chapters Ms. Murkoff details the particulars of the various ages and stages.br brShe concludes the book with Our Children, Our Home: A Fill-In Section for Parents, which allows space for parents to list particulars about their preferences and their child's likes. For instance, in the playing with pages, there are lines for favorite games, books, and songs, as well as television shows and videos that are permissible for the child to watch, and play date guidelines. br brIn ev'ry job that must be donebrThere is an element of funbryou find the fun and snap!brThe job's a game --A Spoonful of Sugar from Walt Disney's Mary Poppinsbr brI am particularly impressed by the amount of focus the author devotes to communication with both the parents and with the child. I am similarly pleased with the valuable Behavior Discipline section. And, as a former childcare professional, I am delighted with Murkoff's repeatedly providing all sorts of strategies for turning routine moments into educational experiences for the child, whether it be activities that are part of feeding, playing, bathing, or cleanup.br brUndoubtedly there are untold numbers of childcare professionals and teachers whose careers begin when they take care of neighborhood kids after school or on Friday nights. Reading THE WHAT TO EXPECT BABY-SITTER'S HANDBOOK will provide these teens with the tools they need to make their early experiences safe, fun, fulfilling, and profitable, and could thus well make all the difference in the lives of these young caregivers as well as the kids with whom they are entrusted.

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