How to Make a Checklist for a Teenage Babysitter

As a parent you want to know your child will be properly taken care of. Having a checklist for your teenage Babysitter is just one step you can take to ensure this.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• an emergency phone list
• a teenage Babysitter
• a child

1. Allow adequate time before your departure to review this list with the Babysitter. Clarify any questions the Babysitter has.

2. List all numbers that may be needed while you are gone. Include 911, poison control center, parents cell phone or pager number, phone number of where you will be going to, a neighbors name and phone number. Make sure you contact the neighbor whose number is listed prior to the event.

3. List your childs information. If they are to administer any medication such as cold medicine, make sure they know the proper dose and time. Outline activities that are allowed as well as activities that are rstricted. Explain bedtime/naptime routines, nothings worse than breaking a childs routine and not being able to get them to settle down.

4. Outline your plans. Include where you will be going to and what time to expect you to return home.

Tips & Warnings

• look for Babysitters who have taken the Babysitting courses offered by local hospitals or organizations such as American Red Cross or National Safety council.
• Ask if the Babysitters parents will be home in the event they need Backup!
• Poison control center 1-800-222-1222
• if 911 is not available in your area, write down the local number for Police/Fire/EMS