Family · Template
Caregiver handover sheet
One sheet a day that travels with your child between parents, grandparents, helpers and centres, so nobody has to remember the details.
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Use it with: Visual routine builder · How to make a visual routine chart that gets you out the door
| Today | Morning (handed over at ____ ) | Afternoon and evening (handed over at ____ ) |
|---|---|---|
| Meals and milkWhat and roughly how much, and when | ||
| Sleep and napsFrom and to | ||
| Toilet or nappiesAnything unusual | ||
| Mood and healthHow they seemed; any knocks, rashes or temperature | ||
| Medicine givenOnly as the parent instructed: name, dose, time, given by | ||
| What we didPlay, outings, homework | ||
| Coming upPick-ups, classes, appointments | ||
| Message for the next carer |
Tasks for the carer
Copy the adult steps from your routine charts, or print them from the Visual Routine Builder's caregiver handover list.
Call a parent if
Agree the list together, for example a fever, a fall or knock to the head, a child who will not eat or drink, or anything that worries you.
Family · Template
About our child: For a new carer
Fill this in once and update it when things change. It helps a grandparent, helper or relief carer start the day the way your child expects.
| About | What the carer should know |
|---|---|
| Daily rhythmUsual wake, meal, nap and bed times | |
| FoodLikes, dislikes, foods to avoid and allergies | |
| ComfortComfort items, how they like to be settled | |
| Words they useFor the toilet, for being hungry, for feeling unwell | |
| ScreensWhat, when and for how long | |
| Rules we keepBedtime, sweets, outdoor play, going out | |
| Medical notesConditions, regular medicines, where the Child Health Booklet is kept | |
| Who to callParents first, then the people on the Backup-Care Contact Sheet |
This sheet records what happened; it is not a health check. If you are worried about your child's health or development, talk to your family doctor and bring the Child Health Booklet. Keep this sheet at home or with the carer; do not post it online.
Updated 10 October 2026. Print on A4, portrait. Print page 1 as often as you need; fill in page 2 once.