99 Items Every Nanny Needs from a Family


When you have someone other than yourself caring for your children, it can be a daunting task to make sure you have provided them with everything they need. If you are unsure, need some help, or just want a check list, check out these ninety-nine items that every nanny needs.

Medical

  1. Band-Aids
  2. Antibiotic ointment
  3. Anti-itch cream
  4. Hydrogen Peroxide
  5. Rubbing alcohol
  6. Fever reducer
  7. Allergy medication
  8. Cold medication
  9. Cough medication
  10. Pepto Bismol
  11. Vitamins

Emergency Numbers

  1. Primary care doctor
  2. Emergency contact
  3. Neighbors
  4. Local police department
  5. Local fire department
  6. Close relatives
  7. Your work number
  8. Your spouse’s work number
  9. Your cell phone number
  10. Your spouse’s cell phone number
  11. Poison control

Drinks

  1. Water
  2. Sports drinks
  3. Juices
  4. Clear sodas
  5. Milk

Food

  1. Bread
  2. Peanut butter
  3. Jelly
  4. Lunch meat
  5. Cheese slices
  6. Macaroni and cheese
  7. Mustard
  8. Mayo
  9. Ketchup
  10. Chicken nuggets
  11. Fruits and vegetables your child will eat
  12. Bananas
  13. Cheerios
  14. Eggs
  15. Butter
  16. Goldfish crackers
  17. Frozen peas (for ice pack)

Transportation

  1. Working vehicle
  2. Age appropriate child seats
  3. Gas money/card
  4. Map or GPS device
  5. Appropriate music selection
  6. Child locks on windows and doors
  7. Extra set of car keys
  8. Security system
  9. Jumper cables
  10. Emergency kit

Scheduling

  1. Your schedule
  2. Your spouse’s schedule
  3. A calendar with holidays marked
  4. Set hours per week/month
  5. Prior notification to changes in schedule
  6. Set vacation days
  7. Schedule of children’s activities

Safety

  1. Deadbolts on doors
  2. Security system
  3. Locks on widows
  4. Child gates on stairs
  5. Child locks on cabinets
  6. Emergency telephone
  7. Battery operated radio
  8. Emergency supplies
  9. Fire extinguisher
  10. CPR kit
  11. Child-safe internet browser
  12. Child-locked television
  13. High chair
  14. Play pen
  15. Baby monitor

Paperwork

  1. Nanny agreement
  2. Guardianship documentation
  3. W-2/1099
  4. Children’s insurance information
  5. Children’s health history
  6. Children’s immunization record

Entertainment

  1. Television
  2. DVD player
  3. Child appropriate DVDs
  4. Game player
  5. Child appropriate games
  6. Board games
  7. Puzzles
  8. Building blocks
  9. Computer with internet access
  10. Child appropriate bookmarked sites
  11. Educational toys
  12. Children’s books
  13. Stuffed animals
  14. Craft supplies

Other

  1. Rocking chair
  2. Crib/bed with safety rails
  3. Potty chair

There are, of course, many more things your nanny could request from you, but these ninety-nine should get you started off on the right foot. Depending on the ages of your children, your needs may vary. Make sure that you discuss the situation thoroughly with the nanny and offer her any help you can. After all, the children are your first priority.

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