how to make sure that babysitter attend to ur child's needs?

why dont you introduce a checklist?

attach it to the fridge or something and she can tick it off.

or maybe use an alarm setting. you know, like reminders on a cell phone.
you can set alarms weeks in advance, which will go off at a set time. if she carries one of these or there is one about the house, then she will have to deactivate the alarm in order to get any peace!

therefore she will also do the task.

once the nanny gets used to your childs routine and daily needs, she wont need reminding. it just takes a while. in the meantime, have a go at some reminders.

Great advice!!!
Thanks for that idea though i've tried the checklist and it didnt work out. BUT..... Setting an alarm on the cellphone would be brilliant.


:wink: you're a "confused girl" but your smart and witty.thanks again!!!

To me, that seems like a basic requirement of a babysitter. If she tends to miss something so important, I think I'd look for a new one.

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no problem, i hope it works out.

although i tend to agree with sozobe, it is basic requirement.

however, as a part time nursery nurse, i have to say, its easy to miss things when looking after small children. its more a case of losing track of the time than forgetting it needs doing. we find checklists very helpful.

saying that, once again agreeing with sozobe, if the checklist didnt work then definitely either a stronger reminder or a new sitter.

its important of course, that your child feels comfortable and can bond with its nanny though, at whatever stage/age.

My thoughts exactly, Soz. Sounds like she isn't doing her job.

I'm marvelling at all the phone calls that seemingly are being made to check on the caregiver.

Wouldn't be accepted here (by the parent's employer)

If meals and vitamins meds and nap timing are that critical, perhaps it would be best to have a parent at home.

perhaps its not possible though?

how about a less strict routine?
that might help.

daily medication for your child's asthma is surely the only vital timing?
if the rest of the routine was less strict, then she may be more likely to remember the vital stuff.

*soz jus another thought lol*

eco--

Either you are over supervising or your babysitter is underperforming.

I agree with Sozobe, Montana and ehBeth.

If your babysitter forgets to give medicine, she should be replaced--promptly.

I agree with you guys!!! i will talk to her to give her another chance and if everything doesnt work out well then i better find a new one who would do her responsibilities, and that would lessen my worries while away from home. If only i can just stay home with my son BUT then.....we will not survive if only one is working in the family

Thanks !!!