| Posted By |
Message |
daisyc
LIF Infant
Member since 2/08 166 total posts
Name:
|
Problem.. a little long, sorry
My DD is 12 months old and always had a great/happy attitude. Just the other day (for the 1st time) she cried for awhile at the babysitters (it's the only way she can communicate....normal I thought) well anyway, after that 1 day the sitter said "if she keeps doing this I don't think I can handle her". I was blown away that she could say this!!! Any suggestions?
|
Posted 4/3/08 8:45 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
|
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
Posted by daisyc
My DD is 12 months old and always had a great/happy attitude. Just the other day (for the 1st time) she cried for awhile at the babysitters (it's the only way she can communicate....normal I thought) well anyway, after that 1 day the sitter said "if she keeps doing this I don't think I can handle her". I was blown away that she could say this!!! Any suggestions?
Thats insane!!!
I would ask the babysitter to tell me how often my child is crying, for how long, and the occasions that the crying occurs
|
| Posted 4/3/08 8:49 PM |
| |
|
twicethefun
Loving life
Member since 7/06 4088 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
Is she an experienced babysitter???
|
| Posted 4/3/08 8:58 PM |
| |
|
EmmaNick
*
Member since 12/06 16001 total posts
Name:
*
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
If she can't handle a crying baby, sadly I don't think she is qualified enough to take on a babysitting job. Can you try to find someone else? Maybe your DD doesn't like her.
|
| Posted 4/3/08 9:01 PM |
| |
|
daisyc
LIF Infant
Member since 2/08 166 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
She has a 16 month old, I thought she would understand how babies "work". I am soooo disheartened and really would love not to send DD back, but I'm in a tight spot. I don"t have anyone else to watch her and I'm having a really tough time finding any babysitters. I've been praying for something to change/happen.
|
| Posted 4/3/08 9:15 PM |
| |
|
twicethefun
Loving life
Member since 7/06 4088 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
So it sounds as though she is not experienced in babysitting other peoples children. A difficult adjustment is to be expected. It does not sound like this women felt sympathetic towards your baby nor empathetic to you. She does not sound like the right women for the job.
Have you tried www.childcaresuffolk.org You should be able to see if centers have serious violations within the last 3 yrs on there.
You could try going to local schools/preschools and ask to post a babysitter request on their boards. Sometimes SAHM may be looking to make some extra money. They may be good candidates (unless they are similar to your present babysitter who just may be overwhelmed.) Try churches or temples. Sometimes they can recommend someone who they know has a good rep. CHeck references for sure tho. Good Luck.
Message edited 4/4/2008 12:23:49 AM.
|
| Posted 4/4/08 12:11 AM |
| |
|
daisyc
LIF Infant
Member since 2/08 166 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
Thanks for the website info. I found 2 potential providers so maybe there's some hope yet.
|
| Posted 4/4/08 8:31 AM |
| |
|
Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
Name:
Diana
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
I'm sorry but that is absolutely absurd.
I would start looking elsewhere - obviously she is not "Qualified" to take care of your DC! 
|
| Posted 4/4/08 8:34 AM |
| |
|
lvdolphins
My Loves!
Member since 5/05 46292 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
That's crazy! Definitley try and look into someone else. It sounds as if she doesn't want to be bothered. She has a 16 month old, how the heck does she handle her own child's situation when crying.
I am a babysitter as well. Their are moments where DS and the baby I sit for have "meltdowns". I do everything in my power to calm them, even sing in my not so beautiful singing voice, but, hey, whatever works.
I am so sorry you are going through this. Good luck in finding another sitter.
|
| Posted 4/4/08 8:35 AM |
| |
|
cgdg61606
Little Brother Christopher
Member since 2/07 6815 total posts
Name:
Christine
|
Re: Problem.. a little long, sorry
I would be upset by that comment too. I woukd think that she know better. Im sorry!!!!
|
| Posted 4/4/08 8:48 AM |
| |
|
