Leave the things a sitter cannot work out alone. The address and cross street to give 911, who to call and in what order, each child's allergies and medicines, and what to do in a fire or severe weather.
Keep it on one sheet by the phone or on the fridge, next to your one-page plan.
What to write down
- The address to give 911, plus the nearest cross street or landmark.
- Who to call, in order. A parent, the other parent or a local contact, then a neighbor.
- Poison Control, 1-800-222-1222.
- Each child's bedtime, allergies, medicines and anything else to know.
- Where the first aid supplies and flashlights are.
- Where a fire would take the children, and where to go for severe weather.
- Pets, and who feeds or walks them.
- House rules for screens, snacks, doors and visitors.
Keep it private where it counts
- Write where the Wi-Fi password can be found, not the password itself.
- Give a medical wallet card to a sitter who takes a child out.
Free pages to print
Babysitter and caregiver sheet
A blank single page you can print and fill in by hand.
Medical wallet card
Conditions, medicines and allergies for a wallet or bag.
General information for families, not legal, medical or financial advice. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
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