Helpful Information for You and Your Baby Sitter Courtesy of Parenting Pages from California Consortium To Prevent Child Abuse

Survival Information for Baby Sitters

Parents' name(s):

Address:

Nearest cross streets

Cross streets:

Where to Reach Parents

Place:

Phone:

Doctor:

Rescue Squad:

Fire Department:

Poison Control Center:

Hospital:

First Aid Kit is:

Neighbor on Call

Name:

Phone:

Location of "Permission to Authorize Emergency Medical Treatment" note

Notes:

Baby Sitter Checklist

• Point out location of survival information for baby sitters
• Give names and ages of children
• Provide meal and feeding information
• Explain bedtime and evening rituals
• Discuss discipline preferences
• Provide instructions regarding medicines and allergies
• Set guidelines on telephone use for both children and sitter
• Be specific about which food is available for the sitter
• Explain visitor restrictions for both sitter and children
• Give fire escape route instructions
• Explain pet care
• Provide house security information

Notes