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Leaving care instructions for older child(ren) for while you are in labor/hospital

Deardra77Deardra77 member
in November 2014 Moms

Hi ladies,

Hoping for a little help. Our son is going to be about 20 months when we are scheduled for an induction at just over 39 weeks. I am coming up with a list of care instructions to leave with a friend who is good enough to watch him for us while we are tied up in the hospital. Wracking my brains for all the details I should be including so I don't end up in labor stressing about how is he doing and did I communicate enough. (We are high risk and mentally preparing for NICU time etc. so trying to eliminate as many stressors as possible).


I'm thinking of including the words he uses and what he is tring to say (translate toddler to grown up speak)

What cups he likes to drink from, where he sits to eat, what he likes to eat, how to put him down for the night etc.

Can anyone share suggestions on what to include in the instructions/list of info to review with the friend? If you wouldn't mind sharing your instructions that would be awesome too to give me ideas!

My parents were supposed to come over from Europe for 5 weeks and were going to wash him but my Dad has been very sick so they had to cancel those plans.

I don't remember seeing this/similar has been discussed before, apologies if it was and I don't remember (very possible these days!!!) and perhaps someone could link me to the thread. Thanks!!!

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Re: Leaving care instructions for older child(ren) for while you are in labor/hospital

  • ssstephanie214ssstephanie214 member
    notarized affidavit giving permission to caretaker to take him to the doctor on your behalf (in case of emergency only) 

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  • jaminjeffjaminjeff member
    Bedtime routine would be helpful.

    Last weekend I babysat my 5 month old niece in an emergency overnight and yes, I know how to care for a 5 month old, but it would have been nice to know how she preferred to be cared for and what her normal bedtime routine was.
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  • hellosweety18hellosweety18 member
    edited November 2014
    I definitely have an extensive typed up list haha, my little guy is 20 months too :) We aren't totally sure who will be with him, it depends on the time of day but this way I won't have to do any sort of run down with whoever is there for him!
    This is what mine looks like:
    -His daily schedule in table form (approx. times that he sleeps/eats/etc)
    -Details about each part of his schedule: bed/nap time, snack/meal time, diaper changes, bath time, medicine/sick info (on the off chance that happens)
    -Other stuff:
    •What to grab if they leave the house with him jacket, shoes, hat, diaper bag (his diaper bag is fully packed including things like toys & snacks etc for when he comes to the hospital)
    •How to work the TV and WIFI
    -Phone numbers
    -Hospital info (name, number, address, map from the hospital site)

    I also included a lot about where different things are located in each part :)

    Edit to say I know this is extensive however I just don't want to have to worry about any questions about him if we can't be reached for any reason. And like I said, we aren't sure who exactly who will be watching him and some of our friends/family know him better than others so this is just to cover all bases haha :)
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  • mrsodonnell12mrsodonnell12 member
    I wouldn't worry about being too extensive or its going to be very overwhelming for the caretaker. I do think giving an overview of the bedtime routine would be very helpful though.
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  • wallygirlwallygirl member
    I would definitely include a letter giving permission for the caregiver to sign for medical care if needed as well as a copy of your insurance card and photo id of policy holder. 
    As far as directions definitely include any allergies and medication information if there is any.
    Bedtime routine is by far the most important thing at our house with most other things my DD goes with the flow. 
    If there are specific things that you do not allow him to do or eat. There are some things we just absolutely do not feed our daughter.
    My mom and/or SIL is caring for DD , so fortunately I get to skip this whole step since they pretty much know her routine. 
    Good luck!
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  • howin23howin23 member
    Unrelated to your child, but if your internet is password protected make sure to leave the password for your friend. It's annoying when you stay at someone's house and can't get on their wifi.
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