| Many parents leave a babysitter checklist for their | | | | appropriate situations |
| sitters. But, not always is the important information | | | | - one minute in the corner per year of age (3 years |
| that should be on the checklist actually on it. Here, | | | | old=3 minutes in timeout) |
| we are going to cover the basics for putting | | | | - loss of computer/television time for more serious |
| together a checklist for your babysitter. Some of the | | | | punishment |
| information you will need to put on the checklist | | | | - timeout chair when appropriate |
| should be updated regularly. | | | | 5. When it is appropriate to call you for reinforcement |
| Here are some helpful tips and suggestions to get | | | | or assistance |
| you started on making your babysitter checklist. | | | | - if the child is unruly, destructive to themselves, the |
| 1. Emergency phone numbers. | | | | house, the sitter or other children |
| - parent(s) cell phone and work phone numbers | | | | - a low grade fever is present |
| - close relative phone number (cell, work and home) | | | | - a rash is increasing in severity over a short period |
| - pediatrician phone number | | | | of time |
| - neighbors | | | | - child needs medical attention |
| - number where you will be while you are out | | | | - if an unexpected trip will be taken (park, mall etc) |
| (restaurant, friends house etc.) | | | | 6. Allergies |
| - poison control | | | | - to medications |
| 2. Schedule that your child should follow while you are | | | | - to foods |
| not with him/her | | | | - animals |
| - bedtime | | | | 7. Medications |
| - nap time | | | | - the dosage and frequency of any medications the |
| - meals time | | | | child is taking |
| - snack time | | | | - dosage amount for medications and time to give |
| - television time | | | | the medication to treat your child for a fever, flu |
| - computer time | | | | symptoms etc. |
| 3. Rules your child should follow while you are not | | | | - what to look for if your child is taking a new |
| with him/her | | | | medication |
| - diapers only at map time | | | | You will need to customize your babysitter checklist |
| - no soda | | | | to suit the needs of your child and sitter. However, |
| - healthy snacks, no candy | | | | this should be used as a guideline to create and |
| - read before watching television or using computer | | | | accurate and clear list of information for your sitter. |
| etc. | | | | It is also suggested that you keep this list on your |
| - make bed, clean room etc. | | | | refrigerator and another list near your telephone for |
| 4. Acceptable punishment you expect to be used in | | | | quick reference. |