Can you guys help me with this daycare form?

[cville]

I can see no reason why they'd need to administer:
hair conditioner
mousse
hairspray
nail polish
nail polish remover
cornstarch
teething product
baby powder
baby oil

[newgirl412]

With how little E is, I'd say no to the hair spray/mousse/nail polish/polish remover/toothpaste.

[my4girls]

May 27, 2014 8:57:01 GMT -5 cville said:

I can see no reason why they'd need to administer:
hair conditioner
mousse
hairspray
nail polish
nail polish remover
cornstarch
teething product
baby powder
baby oil

I agree, but I also probably wouldn't care if they did. I have girl so not really applicable, but they will do their hair every once and a while, I wouldn't care if they put hairspray in after they did

[beefcheeks]

Some of those are a little strange, but maybe they are just trying to cover all the bases. I agree with cville's list, except maaaaaybe teething product.

[katb]

I think the teething product, corn starch and hair/nail items are not necessary. Would there be a reason for the cosmetics? (A play or dress up or such??)

What about Tylenol/ibruprofen? pepto? Calamine lotion? - as my boy is covered in poison ivy and my one girl has 10000000000 mosquito bites.

[speckledfrog]

I would say no to

baby powder
baby oil
teething product
conditioner
mousse
hair spray
tooth paste (at his age)
nail polish
nail polish remover
peroxide

[speckledfrog]

May 27, 2014 9:00:49 GMT -5 beefcheeks said:

Some of those are a little strange, but maybe they are just trying to cover all the bases. I agree with cville's list, except maaaaaybe teething product.

You aren't supposed to use teething gels anymore.

[underwaterrhymes]

I would say no to all of the things the others have indicated they would say no to as well.

Our baby has super sensitive skin, too, so if your daycare provides things like sunscreen and insect repellant, I'd find out what kind they use and make sure you're okay with it. (I'm anal about this from a chemical perspective, as well. We have to provide our own at our center, though, so it's a moot point.)

[beefcheeks]

May 27, 2014 9:02:09 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

May 27, 2014 9:00:49 GMT -5 beefcheeks said:

Some of those are a little strange, but maybe they are just trying to cover all the bases. I agree with cville's list, except maaaaaybe teething product.

You aren't supposed to use teething gels anymore.

Huh, interesting. Why is that? I never used them myself, so I have no clue.

[karmasabiotch]

I would only allow permission to administer sunscreen.

The rest of them at 8 months of age I would give them my WTF face for. Teething tabs are the way to go anyway and you can fill out a form for that when the time comes and they should be the kind you buy and not whatever the daycare has laying around.

[underwaterrhymes]

May 27, 2014 9:03:50 GMT -5 @jezebel said:

May 27, 2014 9:02:09 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

You aren't supposed to use teething gels anymore.

Really? Why? We always used the Orajel Natural and it was great.

The benzocaine in them can lead to a rare but potentially life threatening condition.

[bex1973]

May 27, 2014 9:05:14 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

I'll have to ask the DCP this, but should I expect to get a new form after the authorization date has passed? What should I put down as the date for the authorization to end since when E is older, he will probably have different needs?

ETA: E will be 8 months old when he starts in the fall.

We fill out new forms each semester. I'd expect to redo them at least once a year. And if needs change before a new form is filled out I imagine you could fill one out at any time

[papie]

May 27, 2014 9:05:14 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

I'll have to ask the DCP this, but should I expect to get a new form after the authorization date has passed? What should I put down as the date for the authorization to end since when E is older, he will probably have different needs?

ETA: E will be 8 months old when he starts in the fall.

I'd authorize just for the year and redo it next year. Agreed with the others, no to the majority of the list.

[snipsnsnails]

I'd be fine with any of those.

[cville]

May 27, 2014 9:01:15 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

I would say no to

baby powder
baby oil
teething product
conditioner
mousse
hair spray
tooth paste (at his age)
nail polish
nail polish remover
peroxide

I didn't even see the peroxide.

No to that too.

[Deleted]

why no baby oil? I always used it on DS when he was little as a lotion.

[cville]

May 27, 2014 9:12:29 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

What would the peroxide be used for? cville speckledfrog

To clean out a wound.  It hurts like a mofo, and they have other antiseptic stuff on there already.

[cville]

May 27, 2014 9:13:01 GMT -5 @savestheday said:

why no baby oil? I always used it on DS when he was little as a lotion.

I just can't see why THEY need to be oiling him up.  It's weird.  I have all of this stuff at home (well, not mousse), but I'm the one bathing my kids. 

[VeryViolet]

May 27, 2014 9:14:55 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

Should I add a list of medication, like Tylenol or Motrin?

Or is it different if I bring in my own with instructions on when to use it?

My daycare will not give ds medication without a note from the doctor. Even though it is OTC the directions are for 2 and under to consult a doctor so a doctor has to be consulted. Also, most of the time those are administered for a fever and they are sending him home for a fever anyways. 

In addition to what others have mentioned as no items, I would not let daycare apply sunscreen or bug spray unless they specifically used what I provided. 

[cville]

May 27, 2014 9:24:07 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

May 27, 2014 9:21:20 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

My daycare will not give ds medication without a note from the doctor. Even though it is OTC the directions are for 2 and under to consult a doctor so a doctor has to be consulted. Also, most of the time those are administered for a fever and they are sending him home for a fever anyways. 

In addition to what others have mentioned as no items, I would not let daycare apply sunscreen or bug spray unless they specifically used what I provided. 

What do you use?

Will it work if I mark "yes" but write down only if they use what I provide? Or does it need to be marked "no"?

I had no idea this was complicated!

It might be easier for you to get a list from the DCP of what they use (for everything), and then decide if they're okay with you.  For example, at my daycare they use the same sunscreen that we do and a bug spray I have no issues with.

That will also give you some assurance if they DO slip up and, for example, use their sunscreen instead of yours once, that it's something you know about.  If it's a good center, they're going to try, but they may make a mistake now and again even with the best of intentions.  Especially if your preference is a preference and not something allergy based.

[whattheheck]

You can put your own notes on this form. For example - sunscreen and bug spray - you can check yes and then put a star and a note that says "only what has been provided by a parent may be applied."

I also put "until revoked" for the expiration date.

For things that you may be on the fence with you can check "yes" and then add the caveat "only if permission is obtained by phone prior to application." This way - in general, no they can't put it on your kid. But if there is something going on that merits putting it on your kid, they can call you and you can okay it and they have the written permission for their files and everyone is happy.

You can also just write a letter and kind of make your own form if you want more specific instructions.

This is a weird list - and no way in hell would I say okay to nail polish remover. One little speck left on their fingers, they rub their eyes, and I don't know what happens next.

[VeryViolet]

May 27, 2014 9:24:07 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

May 27, 2014 9:21:20 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

My daycare will not give ds medication without a note from the doctor. Even though it is OTC the directions are for 2 and under to consult a doctor so a doctor has to be consulted. Also, most of the time those are administered for a fever and they are sending him home for a fever anyways. 

In addition to what others have mentioned as no items, I would not let daycare apply sunscreen or bug spray unless they specifically used what I provided. 

What do you use?

Will it work if I mark "yes" but write down only if they use what I provide? Or does it need to be marked "no"?

I had no idea this was complicated!

I am a weirdo about the chemicals so I am really picky about the sunscreen. I have been using Honest Company and Earth's Best mineral sunscreen sparingly. Bug spray is a bridge I haven't crossed yet but I probably need to look more into it because the mosquitos will be out any day now. 

I am not sure about what to fill out. My daycare makes me fill out a form for everything they need to apply (diaper cream, aquaphor, etc.) and every medication (albuterol and lotrimin so far) I fill out a form and need a doctors note. They are really strict about it. Personally I want to know what they are putting on my baby just in case there is a reaction. However, he has scratched himself a few times and they wash it with soap and water and put antibiotic cream on it and I am okay with that.

I think I would just look at this list as what are you okay with them putting on without you knowing until after the fact. If E has really sensitive skin it may be different than if he doesn't. I would also make sure you ask what you need to provide and what they have there. 

[speckledfrog]

May 27, 2014 9:30:24 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

May 27, 2014 9:24:07 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

What do you use?

Will it work if I mark "yes" but write down only if they use what I provide? Or does it need to be marked "no"?

I had no idea this was complicated!

I am a weirdo about the chemicals so I am really picky about the sunscreen. I have been using Honest Company and Earth's Best mineral sunscreen sparingly. Bug spray is a bridge I haven't crossed yet but I probably need to look more into it because the mosquitos will be out any day now. 

I am not sure about what to fill out. My daycare makes me fill out a form for everything they need to apply (diaper cream, aquaphor, etc.) and every medication (albuterol and lotrimin so far) I fill out a form and need a doctors note. They are really strict about it. Personally I want to know what they are putting on my baby just in case there is a reaction. However, he has scratched himself a few times and they wash it with soap and water and put antibiotic cream on it and I am okay with that.

I think I would just look at this list as what are you okay with them putting on without you knowing until after the fact. If E has really sensitive skin it may be different than if he doesn't. I would also make sure you ask what you need to provide and what they have there. 

I haven't either, but a friend of mine uses catnip oil on her girls and says it works well.

[VeryViolet]

May 27, 2014 9:32:44 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

May 27, 2014 9:30:24 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

I am a weirdo about the chemicals so I am really picky about the sunscreen. I have been using Honest Company and Earth's Best mineral sunscreen sparingly. Bug spray is a bridge I haven't crossed yet but I probably need to look more into it because the mosquitos will be out any day now. 

I am not sure about what to fill out. My daycare makes me fill out a form for everything they need to apply (diaper cream, aquaphor, etc.) and every medication (albuterol and lotrimin so far) I fill out a form and need a doctors note. They are really strict about it. Personally I want to know what they are putting on my baby just in case there is a reaction. However, he has scratched himself a few times and they wash it with soap and water and put antibiotic cream on it and I am okay with that.

I think I would just look at this list as what are you okay with them putting on without you knowing until after the fact. If E has really sensitive skin it may be different than if he doesn't. I would also make sure you ask what you need to provide and what they have there. 

I haven't either, but a friend of mine uses catnip oil on her girls and says it works well.

This made me laugh I am just imagining my poor baby surrounded by stoned cats. I will have to look into it though. Just worrying about the sunscreen was enough anxiety before our beach trip I didn't want to fall down the bug spray hole. I am so torn between CHEMICALS and skin cancer, mosquito diseases, etc. there really seems to be no right answer. 

[redheadk]

May 27, 2014 9:35:25 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

May 27, 2014 9:32:44 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

I haven't either, but a friend of mine uses catnip oil on her girls and says it works well.

This made me laugh I am just imagining my poor baby surrounded by stoned cats. I will have to look into it though. Just worrying about the sunscreen was enough anxiety before our beach trip I didn't want to fall down the bug spray hole. I am so torn between CHEMICALS and skin cancer, mosquito diseases, etc. there really seems to be no right answer. 

I use the honest co bug spray on DD. When she was younger, I sprayed it on her clothes. Now I spray her limbs (mainly her legs) and her clothes. It's a little stinky but does a decent job for just typical outdoor play.

[redheadk]

I would refuse the baby powder for sure. You aren't supposed to use it anymore because the particles float in the air too long and are inhaled too easily.

ETA: I would ok diaper cream if you use disposables. DD seems to go from 0-60 with diaper rash.