Crib and baby gear instructions for guests (template)

What we have

• [Gear list, e.g. a full-size crib in Room, a travel cot, a high chair, two stair gates, a baby bath]
• Fitted crib sheets: [Sheet location]
• Sleep sacks: [Sleep sack note, or Please bring your own]

Safe sleep

• Please put baby to sleep on their back, for every sleep.
• Use only the firm, flat mattress that came with the crib or travel cot, with a fitted sheet.
• Keep the crib empty: no pillows, blankets, bumpers, toys or sleep positioners. A sleep sack keeps baby warm instead.
• Please don't add an extra mattress or padding to the travel cot.
• Keep the crib away from windows, blind cords, heaters and lamps.
• Never leave a baby to sleep on a sofa, armchair or adult bed.

Setting up the travel cot

• [Setup steps, e.g. lift each side rail until it clicks, then push the centre of the floor down].
• Check every rail is locked before putting baby in, then lay the mattress flat on the floor.

Other gear

• High chair: always use the straps, and keep it away from the counter and table edge so baby can't push off.
• Stair gates: [Gate note, e.g. the gate at the top of the stairs is screwed in; the pressure gate is for doorways only].
• Bath: please never leave a child alone in the bath, even for a moment.

Things to watch for in our home

[Hazards, e.g. the wood stove, the steep stairs to the loft, the pond in the garden, the hot tub.]

If something is broken or missing

Please don't use it. Text [Host name] at [Host phone] and we'll sort it.