Child Care Safety Checklist: What Information to Provide In Case Of Emergency

Information That The Nanny Can Avail In Case Of An Emergency

Hiring a nanny or babysitter has a lot more to do with their expertise and presence of mind than just being good with babies. Although quite unfortunate, child emergencies are relatively common in the world, and with both parents out, the nanny is the only saving grace.

It is essential to understand the situation and find a suitable solution, whether a broken finger, an asthma attack, or another crisis. If the unwished-for crisis arises, your child care provider should be prepared for it. This means gathering all emergency contacts and information in one place, in a simple safety checklist format.

Without that, help might arrive a little too late than required, or the situation may get more distressful for the nanny. To help with that, here is some important information that your babysitter needs in a medical emergency.

Things To Include In The Emergency Checklist 

•          The Name Of Your Baby

This has to be your baby's full name, with the correct spelling. Ensure you do not write nicknames or miss out on the middle name. You can find the correct full names on their health insurance cards.

• Your Address And ZIP Codes

In an emergency, running outside to check house numbers is not very smart. Everything has to be quick, so mentioning the proper address and the ZIP code is a good idea. If the parents are separated, adding both addresses is better.

• Parent's Contact Info

This will include the parents' work and personal phone numbers, the name of their employees, work addresses, and when you can find them there.

• Name Of Your Baby's Pediatrician And Contact Info

You will need all the information you have on your child's pediatrician, including their chamber hours, personal phone number, and a notation of their specialties. Their information is also advised if your baby has been to other specialists.

• Any Food/Drug Allergies

Apart from going over any allergies, your baby might have verbally with your sitter; you should also write them down for them to remember. You should inform the nanny beforehand if your child has any medical conditions. Write down any symptoms that might help recognize the issue quicker and tell them how they can help the baby with it. You should also inform them about the seriousness of the symptoms and when the nanny should call 911.

• The Child's Health Insurance Policy Number And Name, Address, And Phone Number Of Subscriber

You will often find an 800 number or a member service number on the back of your insurance card. In addition, some insurance companies also allow you to issue duplicate cards. This can be very helpful for the nanny. The sitter should carry it along with them to the emergency room, as this is the first piece of document they ask for.

• Names and Contact Info Of Any Friends/Relatives For Help

Lastly, a list of people the nanny can call for any emergency situation is always helpful in case the parents are unreachable.

With that, you can rest assured that your nanny can handle an unforeseeable issue with the child or at least call for help at the right time.