Whether it's a new partner, a grandparent stepping in, or a co-parent's new household, anyone caring for your child benefits from the same clear picture you carry in your head.
Basic Information
Routine
Comfort & Behaviour
Health & Emergency
How to Use This Information Sheet
Fill this out once with real detail, then update it every few months as routines and preferences change — children's needs shift quickly, especially at younger ages. Share it with any new or occasional carer before they spend time alone with your child.Why This Matters
A parent carries hundreds of small details about their child that never get written down — until someone else needs to step in. Writing it down once means that knowledge isn't lost or garbled when it's passed on verbally under time pressure.The things that make a child feel safe with a new carer are rarely the big things — they're the small, specific details nobody thinks to mention out loud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should receive a copy of this sheet?
Any new or infrequent carer — a new partner, a grandparent stepping in for the first time, or a babysitter — benefits from having this before they're alone with your child.
How often should it be updated?
Every few months for younger children, since routines and preferences change quickly. For older children, a check every school term is usually enough.
Should co-parents share the same version?
Ideally yes — a shared, current version prevents a new carer at either home from getting an outdated or incomplete picture.
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