Whether you're a veteran day care parent or your child is just starting to attend, it can be stressful to figure out what you need to bring each day or what you should keep in your kid's cubby. This easy checklist from Work It, Mom! should help!
The items you need to bring (or keep stocked) will vary depending on the age and needs of your child. Most centers require a doctor's note in order to administer over-the-counter medications; be sure to check with administrators so that you have all of your authorizations in order!
For the cubby:
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Diaper cream
- Baby acetomenophen or ibuprophen (with doctor's note)
- Extra pacifiers
- Extra sippy cup
- Crib-size sheet for nap time
- Small blanket for nap time
- Two shirts (replace seasonally)
- Two pairs of pants or shorts (replace seasonally)
- Two pairs of underware (more, if potty training)
- Two pairs of socks
- One pair of clean, soft, indoor shoes
- Rain or snow boots (seasonal)
- Towel and bathingsuit for water play during warm weather
- Snow pants or suit for cold weather
- Extra pair of gloves or mittens
- Extra hat for cold weather
To bring each day:
- Age-appropriate lunch and snack (unless center provides them)
- Bottles of expressed breast milk or formula for babies
- Juice or milk for older children (unless center provides it)
- Special stuffed animal for nap time
- Clothing that's easy to run around in
- Appropriate outerwear
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