Getting Started
Are You Ready to Care for Children?
Sitter Qualities
Be Prepared to Answer Questions
Be a Good Guest!
As They Grow: Ages and Stages

Safety First
Before Saying “Yes” to a Job
A Few Important Points
When a Stranger Calls
House Rules and Routines
Safety Rules
Fire

Sitter Basics
Diapering
Bottle Feeding
Burping a Baby
Spoon-Feeding Baby/Toddler
Crying
Preparing for Bed
Behavioral Problems
Discipline
Sitter Checklist

First Aid:  What to Do for an Injured or Sick Child
What is not an Emergency?
What is an Emergency?
Calling 911 for Help
Rescue Breathing and CPR:  Child (ages 1-8 years)
Choking:  Child (ages 1-8 years)
Rescue Breathing and CPR:  Infant (less than 1 year old)
Choking:  Infant (less than 1 year old)
Bleeding and Shock
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
Breathing Difficulty
Burns
Diabetic Emergencies
Diarrhea
Dog Bite
Electrocution
Eye Injuries
Fever
Head Injuries
Insect Stings
Nosebleed
Poisoning
Seizures/Convulsions
Tooth Knocked Out
Vomiting

First Aid Kit/Supplies

Kid Fun
Games and Songs
Sitter’s Busy Bag