NannyTemps™ Survival Kit
When you are heading to a temporary nanny job, it's essential to be prepared. For our professional temporary and corporate Nannies, here are a few suggestions for items it is helpful to bring along.
- A print-out of the confirmation email for the job.
- A notebook to jot down any instructions from the parents, and to log activities and info about your day with the child. This is especially good for newborns and sick children, so you can note times of feedings, naps, medication given, etc. Parents usually appreciate this, and it shows you are a caring and knowledgeable professional.
- A water bottle. Not only essential for traveling, but to keep with you at the house - glasses have this strange tendency to spill in the presence of little ones.
- Food/snacks for you. Depending on the length and time of day of the job, it's generally a good idea to not expect to be provided food at the family's house. Unless you've been there before and know the specific food situation, it's smart to have at least a small snack or sandwich with you. Energy bars can be a good emergency meal as well.
- A book. In case you get to a job very early, find a nearby parking lot or spot to wait before actually arriving at the family's house.
- Did we leave anything out? We want to hear from you! Post a comment letting us know what you have in your nanny survival kit.
