Babysitter Checklist

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Babysitter Checklist

Parents can enjoy an evening out knowing they have chosen a reliable and responsible babysitter. Parents can have peace of mind if their babysitter has all the information needed to not only take care of the children, but also to cope with mealtime, bedtime and emergencies.

Home location/emergency phone numbers:

Home address
</p> <p>Home phone <input name="homephone" size="10" type="text"/></p> <p>Fire/rescue/police 911 <input name="911" size="10" type="text"/></p> <p>Doctor's (pediatrician) name and phone number<br /> <textarea cols="30" name="docaddress" rows="4"/></p> <p>Poison control center<br /> <textarea cols="30" name="poisoncenter" rows="4"/></p> <p><b>Information for contacting parents:</b></p> <p>Cell phones<br /> Mother<input name="motherphone" size="10" type="text"/>Father<input name="fatherphone" size="10" type="text"/></p> <p>Where we will be: (friends, movies, concert, restaurant)<br /> Name of location <input name="location" size="15" type="text"/><br /> Phone number <input name="phone" size="15" type="text"/><br /> Time we will be home: <input name="timehome" size="10" type="text"/></p> <p><b>Neighbors to call in an emergency and who can be reached immediately:</b></p> Name <input name="name1" size="15" type="text"/><br /> Phone number <input name="phone1" size="15" type="text"/><br /> Name <input name="name2" size="15" type="text"/><br /> Phone number <input name="phone2" size="15" type="text"/><br /> <p><b>Situations that require calling a neighbor:</b></p> <ul> <li>Child develops a fever, vomits or is injured.</li><br /><br /> <li>Child or baby is crying for more than 20 or 30 minutes, and you can't figure out what is wrong; child is in pain and you don't know why.</li><br /><br /> <li>Any situation that you feel you cannot handle.</li> </ul> <p><b>Checklist for location of important home items:</b></p> <input name="item1" size="15" type="text"/>First-aid items (adhesive bandages, ointments)<br /> <input name="item2" size="15" type="text"/>Medications/medicine cabinet<br /> <input name="item3" size="15" type="text"/>Fire extinguisher<br /> <input name="item4" size="15" type="text"/>Fire escape routes<br /> <input name="item5" size="15" type="text"/>Flashlight (in case of power failure)<br /> <input name="item6" size="15" type="text"/>Circuit breaker<br /> <input name="item7" size="15" type="text"/>Thermometer<br /> <input name="item8" size="15" type="text"/>Ice bags<br /> <input name="item9" size="15" type="text"/>Medicine/medicine cabinet <p><b>Checklist for children's personal information:</b></p> <p>(Medical conditions, instructions for medicine dosage, allergies, bedtime hour and routine, special instructions)</p> Child #1: <input name="child1" size="15" type="text"/><br /> Child #2: <input name="child2" size="15" type="text"/><br /> <p><b>Before the parents leave:</b></p> <p><b>Make sure</b> you have been given a tour of the house.<br /> <b>Make sure</b> you know the address and phone number of the home where you are babysitting in case the police or fire departments need it.<br /> <b>Make sure</b> you know how to leave the house in an emergency.<br /> <b>Make sure</b> you know the rooms in which children are not allowed.<br /> <b>Make sure</b> you know how to use any baby equipment (high chair, stroller, crib, baby monitor; how to heat a baby bottle).<br /> <b>Make sure</b> you know how to put a baby to sleep if needed.<br /> <b>Make sure</b> you know how to operate the home's burglar alarm or electronic garage door opener if necessary.</p> <p><b>House rules for babysitter:</b></p> <p><b>Never</b> open the door for anyone including delivery people, neighbors, or children's friends. If a stranger persists in knocking or ringing the bell, call 911.<br /> <b>Never</b> let any of your friends in the house.<br /> <b>Never</b> give a child any food or medicine unless instructed to do so.<br /> <b>Never</b> leave a child alone when eating or in the kitchen.<br /> <b>Never</b> leave a child outdoors alone.<br /> <b>Never</b> go outdoors and leave the children alone inside.<br /> <b>Never</b> drink or eat anything hot while holding a baby.<br /> <b>Never</b> leave a baby or child alone to answer the phone.<br /> <b>Never</b> tell someone on the phone that you are the babysitter and the parents are out.<br /> <b>Never</b> go outside to check on a noise.<br /> <b>Never</b> stay inside if you hear a fire or smoke alarm, or if you smell smoke.</p> <p><b>Foods not to be given to children younger than 4 (may cause choking):</b></p> <p>Raw carrots, hard candy, gum, popcorn, celery, grapes, nuts, raisins, hot dogs</p> <p><b>What to do in case of fire:</b></p> <ul> <li>For a small kitchen fire, use a fire extinguisher if you know how to operate it.</li><br /><br /> <li>If not, call the fire department (911).</li><br /><br /> <li>If a larger fire, gather all the children immediately and get out of the house using closest door or window.</li><br /><br /> <li>Touch the door first. 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