BABYSITTER BRIEF
The Kids
Ada, 6 — [Temperament / favorite activities]. Nut allergy. Bedtime: 20:00.
Can, 3 — [Temperament / comfort items]. Usually naps 13:00–14:00.
Evening Timeline
[Dinner time] — Dinner is in the fridge. Heat and serve.
Before 19:00 — Screens are okay with your supervision.
19:00 — Screens off. Quiet play, books, or drawing.
[Bath time] — Bath or wash-up. Pajamas and teeth.
20:00 — Ada’s bedtime.
[Can’s bedtime] — Can’s bedtime routine and lights out.
We expect to be home around 23:00.
House Rules
- No screens after 19:00.
- Snacks: [Approved snacks / limits].
- Ada must not have any nuts or foods that may contain nuts.
- Keep exterior doors locked.
- Do not open the door to visitors or deliveries.
- Children stay indoors unless agreed in advance.
- Please check with us before giving any unlisted food or medicine.
Allergies and Medicines
Ada: Nut allergy.
- Avoid all nuts and possible nut contamination.
- Allergy medicine / auto-injector: [Location].
- Allergy action plan: [Location / instructions].
Can: [Allergies, if any].
Regular medicines: [Medicine, dose, time, and location] or none.
Do not give medicine without our instructions, except as stated in the allergy action plan.
What to Do If…
Minor injury
- Stay calm and comfort the child.
- Clean small cuts and apply a bandage.
- Use a cold pack for minor bumps.
- First-aid kit: [Location].
- Contact us if you are unsure or concerned.
A child will not sleep
- Keep lights low and voices quiet.
- Offer water, a story, or their comfort item.
- Keep them in their room and avoid screens.
- Call or text us if they remain very upset.
Emergency
- Call emergency services: [Emergency number].
- Then call Parent/Guardian 1.
- For suspected nut exposure, follow Ada’s allergy action plan immediately.
- Home address: [Full address].
- Do not leave either child unattended.
Where Things Are
- Dinner: Fr