Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Safety Issues to be Considered in Babysitting

Babysitting and nanny care is an easy way of earning mostly for teenagers. However, the babysitters need to know about certain safety rules and issues. Knowing these makes the person to take a right action when an unexpected situation arises.

Safety Rules for babysitting:

First Aid:
When a baby gets hurt or sick, first aid has to be done immediately. Thus a babysitter should make sure that she knows certain first aid procedures. If not certain courses have to be done in order to learn first aid.

Knowing the House:
One need to know information about the house as to where the emergency exits, fire extinguishers and fire escape route exist in the house. Know about the lock systems for doors and windows. Also one should be sure of how the house alarm works.

Medication:
A list of medicines that are used for children is to be written down by asking parents. Also medicines that they use for cold, pain and the presence of any allergies should be noted. Proper dosage of medication must be used.

Locking the Door:
Doors and windows should be locked. If any person whom you do not know wants to come in, do not open the door. They would understand that you are being safe and would go away. If still they do not go away police should be called.

Fencing:
Check if there is a fencing for the home or a playground. Prevent the children from going out of the fencing.

Location of House:
Observe the location of the house as to where it is present. If it is present on a busy street, then one needs to be so careful and should not allow children to go out.

Handicapped Children:
One needs to be more careful while looking after handicapped children. It is not good to leave them alone and utmost care has to be taken.

Phone Safety:
The babysitter should know where the phone is present in the house. Also it should be made sure that there are numbers to be called at times of emergencies.

Contacting Parents:
The contact information of parents has to be noted. The babysitter should call to the parents in case of emergencies. Know about the information of neighbors, adult family members, and emergency personnel like firemen and police.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Tips To Select a Floral Designer for Wedding

Selecting a florist is a part of the wedding plan and it is most fun. Floral designer works with flowers, plants and other items. They work with wedding planners and event co-ordinators to create flower arrangements in different ceremonies. They give the advice in choosing the right flowers. There are few steps to choose a best florist for your wedding, such as:
  • You need to see for a reputable floral designer, according to the recommendations of the your friends and relatives.
  • You can also check out for florists by searching through their websites gallery at your home. This may help you to observe their style and cost indication prior.
  • Next arrange the meeting with them, who are chosen by considering the friends and websites. Generally you can meet them at their place of work like workshop or studio or shop, etc. You can view the portfolio, past experience and work and more details by meeting them directly.
  • Find out whether they are available on your wedding day. Ask them whether they can come on time of the ceremony.
  • Ask their cost, after providing full indication of all designs and discussing about delivery, waiting time, VAT and more.
  • Generally good florists are able to interpret your own style, personality and theme of the day into your floral designs. But you need to say the budget to him.
  • If you are satisfied with the cost of the florist, then you can give the full details of your wedding.
Flowers set the beauty and fragrance to any occasion. So you can add a central component to your wedding by adding flowers and by appointing florists.