Babysitting Outfit Do's and Don'ts

      Before you plan your perfect outfit, read on to help you determine how to dress for your next sitting episode!

• Bright yellows can make babies cry! Instead of wearing that cool new emoji tank, put on your red, purple, and blue attire, which are likely to entertain and attract a baby. 
• Don't wear dangle or hoop earrings--small kids will think of them as a toy, and most likely pull on them if they are too near their curious hands. Wear studs if you still want to decorate your ears. Avoid necklaces, too. Children, especially those who are teething, will put pendents and bead necklaces into their mouths, which could lead to choking. If you have your heart set on wearing a necklace, consider buying a teething necklace for when you are sitting babies and toddlers. Here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/Nuby-Teething-Hanging-Pendant-Necklace/dp/B01LZ5ABEB/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486930409&sr=8-6&keywords=teething%2Bpendant%2Bnecklace&th=1
• Dress for success. If you want to be seen as mature and focused, don't put on an outfit that is too junky or fancy. Dress in nice, clean, comfortable clothes. Avoid dresses and skirts, unless your have a pair of shorts underneath, so your undergarments don't show when bending down.
• Rule of thumb: Anything you can't wear to school is probably a no-go for babysitting outfits. Unless you are familiar with the parents and their standards, try not to wear anything on the bottom that is too short, shirts that reveal the middle body, and tops with very low necklines, as well as tight fitting clothes.