Packing for Daycare (Part-1)
It's not just kids that go to
daycare – there are a whole lot of things packed and sent along with them. Food
in the form of snacks is an obvious inclusion. Many more things should be
available for her, when she is at the center. Parents do prepare what they
think the child will need, but they may overlook the obvious and that can cause
many problems.
If used, you need to ensure that there are enough diapers for the day. That normally means 6 to 8 every day at the center – you know how many diapers are used in a day. Ask the daycare if you can stock a week’s supply there; that would be easier than sending a supply for each working day.
Plastic bags for the dirty diapers are a must. A pair of plastic pants for emergencies is also a good idea. Do not forget to add diaper rash ointment or cream to the packing list. If the child is in the potty training stage, ensure that there are enough training pants to last the day.
Have extra underwear available – accidents will happen during the training stage. Wipes will always be required. They are needed at the diaper stage and during the potty training period. Even afterwards, wipes will be required for toilet visits.
Naptime necessities
If the child uses a pacifier, keep a supply of five or six available at the daycare. Toddlers have a tendency to lose them and once lost, they are never seen again. The child will be upset if a pacifier is not available when needed. That will upset the staffs too at the daycare, who have enough on their hands without this additional problem.
In most daycares, naps will be on a special nap mat or cot rather than a crib, which takes up too much space. Whatever the case, do check with the daycare about the need of a mat and blankets. Do not be surprised if you are asked to send more than you thought would be needed.
Accidents happen at naptime. Tempting though it may be to buy new mats and covers for use in daycare, it can be a mistake. Getting used to daycare can be hard for a child. It is not easy indeed to relax enough to have a nap after the excitement of being with other children wanes. Relaxing is easier if the child can lie down on a mat, and use covers, sheets and blankets she is familiar with. Keep the new purchases at home.
Part 2 of this post will cover more items for the daycare-packing list.
Here is a list
of the basics that should be available for your child at the daycare. Find out
from the care center whether there are any specific requirements, may be on a
day-to-day basis. That will take care of all the needs of your kid at the
daycare.
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Diapers, wipes and more
If used, you need to ensure that there are enough diapers for the day. That normally means 6 to 8 every day at the center – you know how many diapers are used in a day. Ask the daycare if you can stock a week’s supply there; that would be easier than sending a supply for each working day.
Plastic bags for the dirty diapers are a must. A pair of plastic pants for emergencies is also a good idea. Do not forget to add diaper rash ointment or cream to the packing list. If the child is in the potty training stage, ensure that there are enough training pants to last the day.
Have extra underwear available – accidents will happen during the training stage. Wipes will always be required. They are needed at the diaper stage and during the potty training period. Even afterwards, wipes will be required for toilet visits.
Naptime necessities
If the child uses a pacifier, keep a supply of five or six available at the daycare. Toddlers have a tendency to lose them and once lost, they are never seen again. The child will be upset if a pacifier is not available when needed. That will upset the staffs too at the daycare, who have enough on their hands without this additional problem.
In most daycares, naps will be on a special nap mat or cot rather than a crib, which takes up too much space. Whatever the case, do check with the daycare about the need of a mat and blankets. Do not be surprised if you are asked to send more than you thought would be needed.
Accidents happen at naptime. Tempting though it may be to buy new mats and covers for use in daycare, it can be a mistake. Getting used to daycare can be hard for a child. It is not easy indeed to relax enough to have a nap after the excitement of being with other children wanes. Relaxing is easier if the child can lie down on a mat, and use covers, sheets and blankets she is familiar with. Keep the new purchases at home.
Part 2 of this post will cover more items for the daycare-packing list.
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