Who owns the job? A baby-care sharing sheet
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Choose three household or caring jobs to discuss. This is a conversation sheet, not a rota that has to divide every task equally. Include the people who have agreed to help and take account of each person’s health, time and abilities.
Describe one whole job
Job: ____________________
What needs noticing first: ____________________
What planning or supplies it needs: ____________________
What finished looks like: ____________________
Person taking responsibility: ____________________
Help or information they need: ____________________
Example: “Laundry means checking the basket, washing, drying and putting clothes away. If drying becomes a problem, we will agree another option.”
Our three agreements
- Job one and agreed owner: ____________________
- Job two and agreed owner: ____________________
- Job three and agreed owner: ____________________
Jobs we are deliberately leaving for now: ____________________
A useful handover
Where we will leave essential updates: ____________________
What needs a direct conversation: ____________________
Who can help if our plan changes: ____________________
Do not use this sheet as a substitute for instructions from a health professional about your baby’s care. Keep medical details and contact information somewhere appropriate, rather than on a publicly displayed household list.
Our next check-in
When we will review: ____________________
One thing that reduced reminders: ____________________
One change we need: ____________________
Try asking, “Did this arrangement make the day more manageable for both of us?” Change the arrangement when recovery, work or the baby’s needs change.
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