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Duties:

(List the nanny's responsibilities. Be specific. For example, taking the child

to playgroup or to the park every Wednesday at 3 p.m., doing the child's

laundry every Friday, giving medications on time when necessary, feeding the

baby with expressed breast milk every two hours, etc.)

Transportation:

Use of car to transport child: yes/no

Logistics: If yes, specify whose car (the nanny's or parent's) she'll drive,

and who will pay the car insurance. If it's the nanny's car, state that you

will provide a car seat to be used each time the child is in the car.

Parenting Philosophy:

Naptime method: (specify nap time each day; whether nanny can let baby cry

it out, and for how long, how many times during the day a nanny should put

baby down, etc.)

Discipline: (specify whether you want the nanny to discipline your child by

using time-outs, etc.)

Television: yes/no If yes, how many hours a day? _____ hours

Meals: (List how many meals a day, what your child is allowed to eat, and

what he isn't)

Hygiene: (List specific rules; for example, nanny must wash hands before and after

diapering, etc.)

Safety: (Specify areas in your house and outside where your child is not

allowed, and any other safety rules to be enforced)

Authorization to release child: (List anyone who is allowed to visit or pick

up your child during the day, for example, grandparent, your older sister,

etc.)

Emergencies:

If a medical emergency arises, the nanny should (list appropriate measures

here). (Enclose a letter authorizing your nanny to take your child to the

doctor or emergency room and seek medical care.)

Nanny must contact the parents immediately.

Mother's phone number: ____________________

Father's phone number: ____________________

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