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What is a Safety Children’s Handbook?
Our Safety Children’s Handbook is a comprehensive system designed to ensure that babysitters are well informed about a child’s needs and the household’s expectations, providing a safe and personalised babysitting experience.
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What Does It Include?
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Our Safety Children’s Check covers several areas:
- Parents’ Contact Information: Essential for quick communication.
- Emergency Number: For urgent situations.
- House Rules: Guidelines for the babysitter to follow.
- Occasional Situations: Instructions for handling specific scenarios, such as phone calls or intercom rings.
- Location of First Aid Kit: Easily accessible in case of emergencies.
- Dietary Restrictions and Meal Prep: Information on what the child can and cannot eat.
- Kids’ Nap/Night Routine: Details on sleep schedules and routines.
- Compensation Details: Information on how much the babysitter will be paid.
- Additional Tasks: Expectations for tasks beyond babysitting, such as light housekeeping.
- Rules for Children: Guidelines for activities like video games, YouTube, and educational tablets.
- Last-Minute Cancellations: If the child becomes sick on the day of the booking, parents may need to compensate for the scheduled work.
- Care Preferences: If the babysitter is willing, they might continue caring for the child even if they have a cold or minor illness, as per the parents’ wishes.
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What Is Good About It?
- Babysitters/nannies are well-prepared and informed, leading to a more personalised and effective caregiving experience.
- Parents can have peace of mind knowing that their child’s routine and safety needs are clearly communicated.
- All potential scenarios are covered, minimising the chances of misunderstandings or mishaps.
- The babysitter can adhere to specific household rules and expectations, providing consistent care.