Daycare and Preschool Essentials
Sending your little one to daycare or preschool for the first time can be overwhelming! It is enough to manage the emotions of dropping them off in the hands of others, let alone knowing all the essentials you will need for the baby through toddler stage.
All 3 of our kids have gone to daycare since they were infants and here are the must haves that we have used throughout the years! For other essentials, like lunchboxes, check out my Back to School Essential guide here.
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These leak proof storage containers are the perfect size to store baby food or small snacks for toddlers!
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These make great blankets for a kid’s bed or for them to bring to daycare. They are so plush and soft, wash well, and are very affordable. I recommend the "throw" size for a toddler crib or bed and the "kids" size for a daycare blanket.
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This daycare nap mat is awesome, it rolls up into a compact carrying case and includes a pillow, lightweight blanket, and a name tag. Machine washable!
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This is one of my favorite hard straw water bottle for toddlers. It has a handle so it is easy for them to hold, is more lightweight them many similar styles out there and it has a silicone boot for protection. It is not 100% leakproof so we use this at home mostly or my kids brought and kept it at daycare because it was easy for them to open.
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This simple bottle bag is sleek, lightweight, and has a built-in ice pack so you can just throw the bag right in the freezer each night before use. It fits up to six 8 oz bottles when you have to haul them to daycare daily.
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This set of customized name labels are dishwasher and laundry safe to label anything from a water bottle to a lunchbox to clothing. We have them for all 3 kids, they come in fun themes!
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This Reduce Water Bottle for kids is one of the best leak proof options out there. It is ACTUALLY leak proof when the straw is closed and there is an extra locking mechanism to ensure it stays closed and doesn’t leak all over the bottom of a bag. It comes in 2 fun colors for younger kids and is the perfect size for them at 14 oz.
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