How a Babysitter Cheat Sheet Can Help
There are many things we don't think about telling the sitter until after we've already left or until after an unforeseen situation occurs. Like it or not there are simply too many things the babysitter may need to know that they can't be expected to remember based on our talk before leaving. There are also many situations where our children need specific interactions or insights to feel at home.
You might also have special rules you want the sitter and the children to follow, certain snacks they aren't allowed, allergies or health conditions the babysitter needs to know about, or little chores it would be helpful if they did while you were away.
Making a cheat sheet is as much a boon for you as it is for your babysitter. It offers the basic emergency numbers should anything happen, a list of rules you want followed and an opportunity to mention any day to day things you know but someone outside your family may not. Does your child have a favorite book? Is there a certain bath or bedtime routine? Do you have any special diet restrictions in your family? This is the place to mention all of these things.
A babysitter cheat sheet helps your babysitter by allowing her to do her job well and with the least amount of stress. She can reference your information if anything comes up and handle it without having to call. It helps you by letting you work anything you might worry about happening while you're away and know you've done your best to help the sitter manage it as you prefer.
How does a babysitter cheat sheet help? More than anything it gives you peace of mind. If you can relax and trust your sitter you will be better able to enjoy your night and so will the children and their sitter.
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