Providing your babysitting or caregiver with complete emergency medical information about your baby may put you more at ease though.
Collecting the following information and keeping it in a handy place, such as by the phone, will help ensure that your babysitter or caregiver has the right information in case of an emergency.
- how to activate your area's emergency medical services, especially if it isn't done by calling 911
- the number for Poison Control - (800) 222-1222
- your emergency contact information, including work and cell phone numbers and any additional numbers and contacts
- your child's doctor's name and phone number
- your child's dentist's name and phone number
- health insurance information, including your plan and policy number
- your child's full name and date of birth
- your child's medical history including all allergies, food allergies, medications he is taking, and any medical problems he has, especially chronic medical problems such as asthma, seizures, or diabetes
- any special instructions you have
- any other emergency information you think is important, including the address and number for your home
To be complete, especially if you are going to be away overnight or in another city, you might also authorize your child's caregiver to seek medical attention if your child gets sick.
