How to Give Your Baby’s Secondary Caregiver a Good Start
Parents are usually the primary caregivers for babies. You’re the one your little nugget will go to whenever they need anything, and you’re in charge of keeping track of any data the baby monitor collects. Still, there will be times when you must go to work or take a break. So, you have a secondary caregiver: a grandparent, nanny, or even a sitter who comes by when you have an event or a date night. You want to help these secondary caregivers without feeling like a hovering parent or providing convoluted instructions that could confuse them. Here are some tips to support secondary caregivers so you can take time to work, go out, or relax. Focus on Your Priorities You might have a lot of details you want to share with this caregiver, but try to focus on your priorities. You can show them where all the diapering and feeding supplies are and tell them your absolute “dos” and “don'ts.” Depending on who’s receiving this information, you may have to be more forceful with ...