It's very important to remember.
Sometimes your regular babysitter might not be available. It especially happens when it comes to bank holidays, when they too want to head out.
So, you opt for the temporary option who is more than willing to help out. We're sure they're more than capable, but there is one thing that most parents forget to do in this instance.
They forget to leave emergency contact information for the new babysitter, unless it's plastered somewhere obvious, of course.
A study in America found that less than half of parents give their temporary babysitter vital emergency information, such as the local doctor's phone number or nearby family or friends.
According to Health Day, co-author of the study, Sarah Clark said:
"Family members and friends may be a natural choice to help watch children but parents should make sure they are preparing babysitters for emergencies, especially those who don't have young children themselves.
Sitters should be able to easily find key contact information and be comfortable handling different types of emergencies. Parents shouldn't assume sitters have all of the information they need. They should go over basic information whether they will be gone all day or just a couple of hours."
