As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, we recognize that both our temporal well-being and our spiritual
well-being are important. By learning
how to avoid accidents and how to take care of some common accidents, we become
better prepared to protect and take good care of our temporal bodies. It is also important that we have some basic
first aid skills. When we are prepared, we are better able to serve and bless others as well as ourselves.
Just like the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke10:29–37) we need to know that caring for others is not only important it
is a responsibility.
Most babysitting jobs go smoothly and the worst thing that
happens is a fight over the last Popsicle. But for the rare times when an emergency does
happen, you need to be ready to handle it. That means thinking ahead and planning for
anything that could happen.
Be Prepared!
It may seem scary to think about this stuff — it certainly reminds you of this big responsibility that babysitting is. Its not likely you'll ever need to react to a serious emergency, just knowing what to do can help you feel more in control and confident. Plus, knowing things like CPR or the proper way to do the Heimlich maneuver could give you an edge over other babysitters: Parents feel much safer when their sitters know these lifesaving techniques.
Some emergencies — such as choking or
seizures — require that you know the what to do. Before you even begin babysitting, it's a good
idea to learn basic first aid, the Heimlich maneuver (for choking), and infant
and child CPR. These allow you to begin
providing emergency care to a child while you are waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
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