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I would give tips on how to get them to sleep/nap if they're fussy.

Pediatrician #.

What to do if they're fussy. Favorite toys. etc

My son needed his burp after he ate, and I found there were two positions that pretty much guaranteed a burp, so if you have somethng like this, I'd include it.

Also, if they are giving him a bath, if they should wash his hair or not.

We left DS for the first time when he was 6 months and basically left what you left. but I second @regberadaisy: about the pediatricians number and what to try if they are having trouble napping/sleeping. that's what we did.

For babysitters, we have some Hellobee printables as a guide for routine, care and phone numbers.

http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/20/printable-emergency-form/

http://www.hellobee.com/2011/12/08/bedtime-routine/

http://www.hellobee.com/2011/11/23/nap-routine/

on the pediatrician's # note, I also left our insurance cards and a medical release just in case.

@Adira: the medical release just said "we hereby give permission to xxxx to stand in loco parentis for the care of xxx. they have our express permission to make all decisions for health and welfare"

my attorney said we'd be called anyways if there was a problem since we live in the age of cell phones, but it took 2 minutes to write, print, and sign, so i didn't feel like it was overkill (and i'm an overly laid back person!).

I'd add if for some reason a fever pops up, what dosage is acceptable for tylenol. They may not be up on the weight/dosage recommended these days.

My in laws tend to get offended if I leave them written instructions. That being said.... I still do it if I feel like they need it. I realize they raised two kids, but those kids are different then mine and they have different schedules, routines, and personalities. And I will give details.

They've watched her enough now that I don't have to write.... but they still forget simple things. Like the last time they put her to bed they left her milk sippy and used toothbrush out in her room. Luckily she didn't have a fit about it.... she likes everything to be cleaned up.

@Adira: we left him from a Monday night to a Friday night. We basically gave the same instructions like bottle when he wakes, then 3-4hrs after that and when bedtime was and what we do. We didn't get into too many specifics because he woke up whenever he wanted as well lol we left the pediatricians number and his insurance card...just in case. I never thought to leave a note saying it was ok for them to act in our place because at the pediatricians office both our mothers are on file giving authorization to talk to them. Everything went well. They said they were glad we put on there how to get him back down if he woke in the middle of the night, they had to use it lol

That sounds good to me! Besides leaving any additional contact info, too much advice can be overwhelming.

@Adira: Looks good. I like the formatting of it. Where did you find the layout?