How to Make a Contact/emergency List for a Baby-sitter

A lot of parents use baby-sitters at some point in time. For some it may be only one or two times a year and for others it may be several times a week. But sometimes it can be difficult to leave your child with someone (especially for the first time or so.) It is important to leave a contact or emergency list for a baby-sitter.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. You can either buy a pre-made list, where you just fill-in different numbers and such, or you can make your own.

2. On your list make sure to include emergency numbers: Police, fire department, hospital, poison control, and 9-1-1.

3. Also include: your cell phone number, the address and phone number of where you will be going, other relatives number, a neighbors number. It is also a good idea to write down your street address.

4. Optional: the location of the fire extinguisher and first aid kit (you should show them when they first get there too)

5. I would suggest laminating your list and using a dry erase pen to fill in. Also, attaching a magnet to the back of it so you can put it on the fridge.

Tips & Warnings

• Go over lists with the babysitter the first time they are there.
• Make an additional copy for a backup.

[youcan2]

on 10/23/2009 Good advice.

[Marilynda]

on 6/29/2009 It's always important to have a contact/emergency list handy for a baby sitter. Good article 5*

[godfather25]

on 6/29/2009 Great and important article.

[kossmore]

on 6/29/2009 Good information about preparing an emergency list for your baby sitter. 5*

[Mitestarossa]

on 6/29/2009 It is important that your list is accurate and updated often.