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• Even More Cribs Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
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• Serious Bicycle Injuries: What to Do (Part A)
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Summer babysitting tips

Summer is a time when the kids are not in school and parents are looking for a reliable babysitter to watch them. But babysitting is a very serious job—children's lives are at stake. Parents want to make sure that whoever is watching their kids has training and knows what to do in case of emergency, in addition to entertaining and feeding the kids.

The American Red Cross has a babysitting training program for children who are aged 11-15 so they can become reliable babysitters. The program is designed to help children set up their own babysitting business, including how to write a resume, design a business card, and make flyers to advertise their new business.

The Red Cross program trains babysitters to take care of children of different ages, how to keep children safe from injuries, and what to do in case of emergencies. The local chapter of the American Red Cross can let parents know when babysitting classes are offered. Many of the resources to help young babysitters learn are available on the American Red Cross website.

What to do before taking the babysitting job:

• Write down all family information like children's names and ages, parents names and phone numbers, and any medical information like allergies or medicines
• Figure out how you will get to the job and home again
• Know the hours that the parents will be gone
• Tell your parents where you will be and how to contact you

Babysitting safety tips:

• Look through a peephole or window before opening the door
• Don't open the door to strangers, even delivery or repair people
• Don't tell anyone on the phone you are the babysitter or that you are alone in the house
• If you hear a smoke or fire alarm, get the children outside and let someone else check it out
• Don't go outside to check on strange noises, call for help
• Know where the first aid kit is
• Know where flashlights and batteries and battery-powered radio are
• Know what to do in case of weather emergencies such as tornadoes or floods

Protect children from:

• sharp objects and tools
• falling down stairs, out windows, or off balconies
• poisonous plants, medicines, and household cleaning items
• electrical outlets, cords, space heaters, matches and lighters
• never leave a child alone near water—they can drown in one inch
• small objects that can choke them
• cords or ropes that could strangle them
• lay babies on their backs in the crib so they don't smother

When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you’ve obtained, and do you have experience with injuries involving children? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case – 1-800-410-2769.