Looking for TD1 experienced babysitters

Parents
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I’m looking for reliable babysitters or nannies that can be hired for a date night or even overnight who are experienced or trained for glucose testing/insulin drawing to watch my 2 1/2 yr old son. He gets injections. Anyone know where I can find one? I live in Orange County, California. I’ve been finding it difficult to find anyone with this specific training.

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We have had trouble with this too. Most people have no idea or don’t want the responsibly of medical care. I’ve had the best luck with training people myself. We knew a young woman who we trusted and invited her to a training in our home. About 7 people have attended so far including family, friend’s parents, and teachers. After her training we did a few “practice sessions” where she was in charge while I was still home. I do pay a little extra for this child care but it is well worth it.

I have a prezi cloud based power point type training with printable manuals that follow it with things like cheat sheet flow charts, reminders, contacts etc. I would be happy to make that available to you and help you tailor it to your child if you are interested. T1 mamas gotta stick together.

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Hi! You can try http://www.safesittings.com/ It links parents with T1D kids and T1D babysitters.

I live in NYC and have T1D and am babysitting for a family with 2 year old girl with type 1. I was connected with the family through that website. Hope that helps!

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Thank you! I’m checking out that website right now but it looks fantastic!

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Hello –

I’m a 49 year old man with Tyoe 1D since 1993. Although I now use a pump, my initial training was in injection method of insulin delivery.

I live in the Los Angeles area just outside downtown LA. I would be willing to travel to your home in OC and sit with your son.

Please, call me at (213) 440-4140 any time between 12 noon and 12 midnight. If anyone in the LA area is reading this and needs a T1D sitter, please phone me as well.

Take good care,

~Antonio

P.S. I have nieces and nephews that I have watched when their parents needed a break.

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Hello –

This is Antonio Dominion again; some how the system created 2 accounts for me. You should reply to THIS POST, and it will go to the correct email.

Thanks!

~Antonio

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Hello –

It is me, Antonio, again. I forgot to mention something that is very important in you choosing me as a baby sitter.

I am a trained First Responder / EMT-1, so I am also great at health and first aid issues, should an emergency arise while I am baby sitting for someone.

Take good care and please do call me at (213) 440-4140.

~AntonioD

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When my son was about 8 years old, I began to need an occasional night time sitter for my son who has T1. I contacted Safe Sittings, and found a young college student here in my area (Chas. SC) who ALSO had T1. It was a perfect match! She was a great sitter for my son and his brother, and I felt so confident leaving him with someone who really knows all about T1 and how to handle emergencies and administer insulin…Try Safe sittings…it’s great! (As in any case of using a new person for a sitter, PLEASE check them out and go with your gut feeling. Keep our kids safe!!) Good luck!!