Family or friends as carers

This can be an appealing option. But remember - childcare is a big responsibility. Discuss it fully with your intended carer so you are sure they realise what’s involved. Here are some tips to help you:

• reliability - you need a reliable carer. Make sure they agree to commit their time to looking after your child
• ground rules - agree some ground rules about childcare right from the start. This will help avoid problems later on. For example, how do you want your child to be fed or disciplined?

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