Giving Your Babysitter a House Tour
When you hire a babysitter to watch your kids for the first time, do not take it for granted that she would not instinctively know her way around your house, no matter how extensive her experience. Before the official babysitting visit, arrange to meet with her so that you can tour her around your house. Here are the important things you have to show her.
Important Points of the House Tour
Computer Room Air Conditioner
The restroom- She should know the locations of the restrooms- all of them, if there is more than one. If you have an infant, show her where to bathe and change the baby.
The medicine cabinet- Make sure that your medicine cabinet is stacked with the basic medications as well as a few emergency ones. If any of your children has a current medical condition in which occasional attacks are possible, tell her what to do and show her where the emergency medications are. Also point out where to get the first aid kit.
The fire exits- It is her responsibility to get your children out of the house safely in case of a fire.
The panic room- If you have a panic or secret room in the event of intruders or burglars, show her where it is.
The refrigerator- Naturally, your babysitter will get hungry at some point. It is common courtesy to leave some snacks for her. Also point out where the microwave or oven toaster is. Tour her in the kitchen or dining room, and show her where the high chairs are in case your children would need them.
The telephone- You may have a policy where the babysitter is not allowed to make social calls during her visit, but she must know where the phone is in case of emergencies. Make sure there is a list of emergency numbers within reach of the phone.
Appliances and Gadgets- Show her where the television, computer, air conditioner/heater, and other devices are and how to operate them properly.
A house tour will be a great help to your babysitter, in the sense that she will know exactly where to go in case of emergencies, and she will feel more familiar and oriented in your environment.
Giving Your Babysitter a House Tour
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