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As a new grandparent, you are probably undoubtedly a little worried about looking after a child again. After all, it is probably many, many years since you last had the responsibility of childcare, and you may feel more than a little out of practice. Therefore, here is a quick survival guide for all new Grandparents, which will allow you to equip yourself – and your home – for those treasured visits from your new Grandchild:

First Aid. If you do not have one already, now is the time to purchase a First Aid kit. You can purchase ones designed specifically for children, with appropriately sized plasters and bandages. This is a good way to go, but if you already have a First Aid kit, you can simply update it – add in child medicines, such as Calpol, and ensure a steady supply of small plasters for cuts and scrapes.

Child Proofing. Little fingers get stuck in odd places, some of which can have disastrous consequences – to prevent this; it is time to child proof. You can buy kits which supply all the necessary locks and covers for dangerous items in the home, or do it yourself. The best way is to get on your hands and knees, if possible, and see what is visible from a childs perspective – and then eliminate the dangers. Fridge, toilet lid, oven and electric socket proofs are also essential. A safety gate, if you have stairs, is a key way to prevent calamity; install one at the top of your stairs.

Eliminate sharp corners. If you have a table or a chair with a sharp edge, it is time to cover it. Simple slip on covers will prevent the worst of the damage, and have the added bonus of being removable when your child is not visiting, so your decor will not suffer.

Get your documents in order. If you are babysitting your grandchild, you need to be ready for any incident – some of which may involve a trip to the emergency room. It is thus important to have copies of any insurance cards for adult grandchildren, a list of any prescription drugs being taken, a list of allergies and medical information that may be relevant. Keep all this information in a plastic binder that is close to hand; placed so you can grab it quickly and at short notice.

Lists of contact details. As you may have gathered from the point above, much of the preparatory work involved with hosting a grandchild is about lists. You should collate all of the important contact details relevant to your child, and again store these in a plastic easy-to-locate binder. A basic list of details to include is: doctor and dentist contact numbers, number for the local hospital, chemist, poison control, school numbers and numbers for any after school activities your Grandchild may be involved in. If you have to drive to any of these locations, it is also worth getting directions from the Internet beforehand, so you do not need to worry with maps in case of an emergency.

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