Hi,
From my experience doing a "times vary" or a :drop in time" does not work well with some infants. My suggestion would be to have a "set time" and days that this baby is in your care so she will get to know your schedule. My kids don't tell time but they know the schedule and the babies respond to the different noises and smell in the enviroment. Sounds like she may have some hearing or sensory issues as well. Her parents might want to see if she reacts this way to noise at their home or some place else. It could be the "drop in time" she may not know when she is coming or going if it is at varied times. If you can't get a set time I would try to get a schedule very consistent with the parents.

Good luck
-CF

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