What do you write in your daily logs?
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Anonymous
| If you fill out a daily log for your charge(s), what do you write down for the parents? |
Anonymous
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Food - times and what was given (bottle size + amount consumed for infants)
Diaper changes - times, BMs Bath time Nap start and end times and any notes (e.g. methods used to put to sleep, any unexpected wakings, so on) I write a short summary of our activities most days (where we went, who we saw) as well as any new skills (words, signs, physical or emotional accomplishments) that were exhibited. There's also a section for health concerns where I mark down any bruises (yay toddlers!) and how they were acquired plus anything like child was lethargic, clingy, coughing, whatever. Sounds like a lot but takes 5-10 minutes total over the course of the day. |
Anonymous
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Nanny here. I now have an app where I customized to my taste but before I wrote it all down.
* feedings - how much, which solids *changes - anything abnormal or rash *nap times - when, how long *mood - throughout the day * baths I also log tummy time, reading, walk times, if we went to classes and keep a list of supplies. I am very thorough but I find it works best for my family! |
Anonymous
| I write about our day in time periods and what happened during that time. I write about what they ate, how long they slept, what they played with and activities we did. |
Anonymous
| I use baby connect for feedings, diaper changes, naps, and make note of any medical concerns (fevers, needing to give medicine, injuries). At the end of the day I spend maybe 15 minutes telling them about out day and making note of anything out of the ordinary and discuss strategies for dealing with any issues. |
Anonymous
| Thank you! This is all very helpful. Please add more as you see fit. |
Anonymous
| Ugh I am so glad my nanny never did this. I so rather she focus on actually being with the kids and I so much rather focus on being with the kids instead of reading about them. |
Anonymous
| Clearly you can't please everyone. If a family asked me not to keep a log, I wouldn't, but every family has always wanted and appreciated having one. At the end of a 10 hour day it can be hard to remember when little Johnny last pooped, or how many grapes he ate. |
Anonymous
Seriously? It takes 2 minutes to write down a bottle or changing. You would really care that much if your nanny spent 2 minutes writing something down? I care for twins who are now 11 months but were 8 weeks when I started. I kept a log for them (and still do) to keep track of diapers, feedings and naps. With twins, it was EXTREMELY helpful to write it all down so that I could keep track of who ate what, who slept when, etc. Also, my bosses LOVED that I did this because it made it easier on them to see how the feeding schedule was and all of that. |
Anonymous
| Let's not turn this into an argument. If you don't want your nanny writing logs, tell her. I'm asking the question to nannies who write logs because it's desired. Ty! |
Anonymous
My families always love the logs. I don't jot down every bowel movement, but I do note if the kid has not have one or has had too many. It is very important information for keeping track of their health. I note changes in appetite when they are noticeable, temperature when they occur and anything out of the ordinary that might signal the kid might be getting sick. I add a short sentence about the activities of the day. It doesn't take more than 5 minutes total and the kids is never in danger because I'm leaving notes for their parents. The parents appreciate it very much, particularly first time parents. I also text them pictures during the day so that they can see their DC. |