Finding a babysitter for your child can be a difficult process for any parent, but it becomes even more complicated when the little guy or girl suffers from particular health issues. The best way to find the right person for the position and ensure they last is to be forthcoming about your circumstances. The list below should definitely be brought up before the sitter’s first day.

What Medical Information Should Your Sitter Have?

1. Necessary Medications

If your child requires temporary or long-term medications, leave this information with your babysitter. Leave instructions regarding the required dosage, how often to administer the medicine, and possible side effects each one might cause. Also, note any foods, beverages, or other medicines that should not be given to the child while taking it. 

2. Allergies

In addition to explaining your child’s allergies to the babysitter, make a list of foods and other items that contain the allergen. Unless they share the allergy, most babysitters won’t be aware of all the places it could crop up. Along with this information, note any doctor and emergency phone numbers. Also, show them where to find an EpiPen and how to administer it if necessary. 

3. Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

If your child suffers from autism, ADHD, or a different emotional or behavioral issue, do not hide it from potential or new babysitters. Not informing them could put your child at risk, as the individual might not be equipped to handle challenging situations. Today, there are many sitters trained to work with kids who are on the spectrum or have other behavioral disorders. Still, walk them through particular habits or routines and have a daily schedule ready for new child care professionals until they get adjusted to your child’s needs.  

When you need someone to look after your kids on the days you can’t, contact Lov-In Hands Daycare. They provide a safe and caring daycare facility to children between the ages of three weeks and five years located in the Rosedale and Queens, NY, neighborhoods. They also offer overnight babysitting and an after-school program led by two licensed teachers, who offer Pre-K reading, writing, and math skills. For more information about their babysitters and child care specialties, call them today at (718) 723-0324 and visit their website.