would any SAH's consider 'babysitting' another LO for extra cash?

EJS425 · July 2009

I have a degree in Early Childhood Ed, backgroung checks, my CPR cert, and a natural knack for children.. I feel like I am more than qualified to care for children, whether it is in a daycare setting or in my home.

However, do you think at this stage in the game it would be too much to take on another LO in your home? With your own child still so young?

Opinions, please?

manda_mullins · July 2009

depends on how old the other one is.?

Califragilistic · July 2009

depends on the age of the other child...if it is an older child that needs constant entertaining i dont think I could do it. if it was another young child I think it might be easier but thats just me. I would def do it if the ages were right (my kids and the other ones)

EJS425 · July 2009

manda_mullins:
depends on how old the other one is.

Well, what if you dont know.. like what if you offer around that you are willing to babysit for people so the potential was there for various ages? Would you say "no" if it were another LO that was much older than your LO?

Right now I'm watching my younger cousins (aged 7&11) a day a week and they're sooo good.. They're here around 8 hours and are so helpful and understanding when I have to tend to the baby.. (my Wii also helps to keep them entertained) so I dont think I would be too nervous caring for older ones.

courtneyaok · July 2009

Yes! But no more than one.

Gramyson · July 2009

i'd wait until she is mobile.

pam1005 · July 2009

I'm doing it come August. My degree is in Child Development with some masters courses in Early Childhood. By that time my son will be 6 months and my cousin's child will be 7 months. I used to work in daycare in the infant room, so I know I can handle two children when I used to take care of four by myself. I need the cash and I can work with my child and my cousin's at the same time when it comes to activities.