By the Book by Melissa Bishop & Karen Berg

Next month Smiley Boy will be watched by certain relatives for the first time, and thanks to By the Book: How to Take Care of MY Kids by Melissa Bishop & Karen Berg (ARV $19.95 Hardbound or $9.95 eBook; Karmel Publishing), our sitters will have all the information they need to care for Smiley Boy while the rest of our family attends the wedding of one of my dearest friends.

Finally there is a comprehensive resource that focuses on getting all of the information — the big things down to the little details — and putting it in the hands of your caregiver. It will also help you have a handle on what happened while you were away. This resource can be used for both parents, the caregiver, the grandparents - whomever is in charge.

Even though Smiley Boy will be with new sitters for just a few hours, By the Book will still come in very handy, as the new sitters will have information on his feedings, diaper changings, bath routine, and more.

By the Book also has pages for you to leave information you may have not thought of leaving with your sitter in the first place. For instance, once DH’s parents came over to watch the boys and I never thought about leaving them instructions on how to open the safety gate to go upstairs (they ended up calling us for help). By the Book has space for you to leave such instructions, as well as space for you to leave information on how to operate remotes, alarm systems, and other items.

Your caregivers will know what your kids eat, what they are not allowed to do, who to call if there’s an emergency, and everything else they need to while your precious children are left in their hands to care for.

By the Book is even useful to parents—you’ll know exactly where to look up immunization records, doctors’ numbers, and other information--so much easier than looking in different places—on the fridge, in file folders, etc.

Whether you’re leaving your child with a caregiver for one hour, one day, or one week, and regardless of your child’s age, By the Book is an handy resource to have on hand for anyone who cares for your child.

Shop: You can purchase hardbound books or eBooks of By the Book on the By the Book website.

Savvy Savings: Use coupon code BTBK7757 (case sensitive) for a 25% discount on the hardbound copy of By the Book, expires on June 28, 2009.

Win: Once lucky winner will get the By the Book eBook along with a 3-ring binder and tabs (ARV $15.00).

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to Shanna!

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