Sick day babysitters?

[Anonymous]

3 year old is sick again.

I’m lucky to work for an incredibly flexible workplace but not today (external client meeting). Husband can usually flex too but not today. What the hell do we do? How do you deal with sick days?

Any recommendations for sick day babysitter agencies?

[Anonymous]

https://www.whitehousenannies.com/

Can I hire a temporary nanny for my sick child?

Although our babysitters can care for children with mild illnesses, it is important to remember that nannies are NOT medical professionals. Our babysitters can only administer medicine with signed authorization and explicit instructions from the parent(s).

Generally, babysitters from White House Nannies have experience caring for children with the following illnesses:

• Colds and other mild respiratory infections
• Fevers lower than 102 degrees
• Strep throat (with antibiotics already started 24 to 48 hours)
• Ear infections (with antibiotics already started)
• Diarrhea
• Teething and colicky behavior
• Stomach flu (no vomiting for 24 hrs)

However, we are not able to place temporary nannies in homes where children have:

• Flu
• Head lice
• Highly contagious viruses
• Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease (Coxsackie virus)
• A fever of 102 degrees or higher

[Anonymous]

Check on care or sittercity. Specifically word your position as looking for someone who only does temp work and can prove vaccines. You’ll pay double ($30+/hour), but it’s worth it to cover when your child is sick and you absolutely can’t miss.

Also, try metro parent relief.