Keep it handy
A little about our child
The familiar song, where the spare clothes live, who to call. Here's somewhere to put the details you usually carry in your head.
Make it your own
Adapt this conversation sheet to your family. It works alongside your caregiver's own forms. Talk through baby's safe sleep arrangements together; everyone caring for baby should follow the same safe sleep guidance. source
A little about our child
Name:Updated:
Parent or guardian and phone:
Another agreed contact:
Today
Last feed, sleep and diaper change:
Anything different today:
The familiar things
What comforts me:
Feeding plan and where supplies are:
Sleep routine and agreed safe sleep space:
Spare clothes and diaper supplies:
What we need to go over together
Allergies or other important needs:
Written care plan attached, if needed:
Clinician's contact:
Who may collect me and when:
When to call us; emergency plan reviewed:
At pickup
Feeds, sleep, diapers and anything to pass on:
Medicine instructions belong in the written plan agreed with your child's clinician and caregiver. Keep this completed sheet somewhere private and accessible to the people caring for your child.
Where this advice comes from
Links checked 17 October 2026. These are the sources behind this page.