Do you think I can leave my sleeping infant at home with my 11 year old for 30 minutes?
girl34 asked:
Three nights a week I need to pick up my older child from gymnastics. This is after the infants bedtime. Do yo think it is safe to leave her home sleeping with my 11 year old. She is very responsible and level headed?
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Three nights a week I need to pick up my older child from gymnastics. This is after the infants bedtime. Do yo think it is safe to leave her home sleeping with my 11 year old. She is very responsible and level headed?
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If you have to ask, then I think you already know the answer to this.
could you ever forgive yourself provided by some odd chance something should happen to the baby??
I dont think that my answer will be in the majority here, but i would tend to say yes. chances are the sleeping infant will remain asleep. if an emergency were to happen (ie-fire etc) than the 11 could call 911, and take the child outside. Make sure you have a cell phone, and that the 11 year old knows the rules, i think it’s just fine.
Depends on the maturity level of the 11 yr old. I personally think thats too young to leave a baby with an 11 yr old, just in case of emergency. But you know your children best and if your comfortable with it go for it.
I would think so. I was babysitting for several hours when I was that age.
Just make sure you have a cell phone with you, so she can reach you if needed. I think she would be fine though.
Does she know what to do if the baby wakes up? Does she know the rules of being home alone. Do you leave her home alone by yourself. Only you can answer that because you know your daughter, her mentality, and what shes capable of. If you trust her go for it. Maybe try leaving her alone while you go to neighbor house next door and see how she does.
If you feel safe about it. You know her personality better than we do.
I would say yes, though.
I started baby sitting my aunt’s children when they were infants when I was 9 years old!! She would leave the babies with me and my 8 year old cousin when she had to run to the store, etc. We knew the proper way to pick up and hold the babies, change diapers, prepare bottles, etc. so she felt comfortable with it. Now…9 seems young to me, no matter how well trained or mature they are, but you get my point.
As long as your daughter knows how to handle an emergency, like go to a neighbor, call 911, etc. I think you’re ok.
Will you be on a highway or road where there are vehicles driving at highspeeds? It should be fine, but train your child what steps to take should you not be back in a certain amount of time, leave a list of the roads you will be taking…you knwo, just cover every base no matter how silly it may seem. It will make your 11 year old feel more secure, and she will end up more responsible because of it.
i agree with the first person. if your asking then your doubting. just take her with you, if she wakes up then she’ll fall right back to sleep in the car
My boyfriends daughter used to watch my 2 yr old and she,like your daughter,was very mature for her age…But keep in mind that pre-teens,even teenagers who haven’t had their own children aren’t used to HAVING to keep an eye on children..Also,in some areas it’s illegal to leave kids alone after certain hours or until they’ve reached a certain age…
If you’re asking to find out what other peoples opinions are,then just go with what you think is best for your situation.
If you’re asking because you really don’t know how YOU feel about it,then I would say you’re not ready to make that step.
In the end,it’s better to go with that ‘gut’ feeling-and only you know what that is…..
sure, why not. leave your 11 year old your cell number in case.
NO.. because if anything were to happen to your infant, it would be a tremendous strain on your 11 year old. 11 year olds should not be given overwhelming responsibilities like that. They are kids, they should play, make mistakes and learn from the mistakes. You don’t want her doing that with your infant. Maybe if the baby was older, but not now.
i’d say yes because you said your 11 year old is responsible and especially because the baby is already sleeping.