DOES THIS SCENARIO SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU?
It is 6 a.m., and you already have a million things on your to-do list. After you get through the hustle and bustle of preparing yourself and your little one, you grab your keys to head out the door when suddenly you see a tear drop down your little one’s face. Your little one says, “Mommy, I want to stay home with you.” You are surprised because yesterday your little one was overjoyed to go to daycare, but today of all days, your little one wants to stay connected to your hip. You begin thinking of what you can do to neutralize the situation at hand. On the outside, you look calm, but deep down inside, you are panicking.
Today’s helpful tips on “How to Make the Perfect Last Minute Daycare Survival Bag”
is Sponsored by PinkEye Relief ® Homeopathic Sterile Eye Drops; all thoughts are my own.
When our youngest son, Houston, was 5 years old, we faced this scenario every morning. It was an unwelcome challenge until a good friend of ours recommended we start packing a daycare survival bag, a bag full of individual items that would make him feel at home when he was at his daycare. Through the years, we have tweaked our daycare survival bag to also include things that were useful and gave us a piece of mind. Now, we feel confident that we know what to pack for his baby sister’s last-minute daycare survival bag.
Here is How to Make the Perfect Last-Minute Daycare Survival Bag.
1) Grab Their Favorite Toy
Personally, I am very picky about what toys my daughter ,Joy, takes to daycare, so I only include toys that are under a specific dollar amount and can be easily replaced in the event that they mysteriously vanish.
2) Pack One of Their Favorite Books
Joy has just begun learning her ABC’s, so she loves looking through books. Therefore, I always include one of her favorite books of the week when I am throwing together her last-minute daycare survival bag.
3) Include a Few Activity Books
Although our daycare has a wide selection of activity books, I still include activity books that are centered around Joy’s interests.
4) Don’t Forget Their Blanket
I make it a point to keep an extra blanket in the car and on the arm of our couch for Joy, so if I am rushing out the door on a day that she would prefer to be with me, I automatically toss one of her blankets in the bag
5) Be Prepared In Case They Get Sick
Daycares are filled with sticky hands and tons of germs, so you need to be prepared for anything that may arise when your little one is in someone else’s care. I like to include a personalized medicine kit in Joy’s bag, so I know the person taking care of her has everything Joy might need if she doesn’t feel well. My kit includes her shot records, my written consent for the daycare to treat her, a topical ointment for cuts, scrapes or bug bites, and medicine to reduce fever or alleviate a cough with complete instructions on the proper doses to administer to her.
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Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love this idea so much. Having a daycare bag ready and waiting for last minute plans is such a great idea! That way you’re good to go at a moment’s notice.
Colleen Lanin says
You and me. Great minds think alike. I’ve been in the blogging/business world since before my kids were born, and I used to have a bag like this for each of my kids on hand at all times for when I had to rush out last minute.
Jeni Hawkins says
This is really smart! I’m not a mom, but know a lot of mommies that are super prepared. I bet they make their own kits like this for the kiddos!
reesa says
This is something I need to make to have on hand all the time. We keep TRP on hand here.
keikilani says
It’s always good to be prepared with little ones. I haven’t heard of these drops. I need to add them to my stash of allergy relief meds.
Mommy Moment says
This is such a great idea! Having a few personal items that your child is comfortable with is key.
kristi says
What a great way to ease those tough days of transition. My nephew struggled with this too. Love your idea of the survival bag.
Claudia Krusch says
This is a great daycare survival bag. My friend has been having hard time with her little one in daycare. I will have to share this with her.
Katherine King says
thank you Claudia, Daycare can be hard for our little one so surround with items that remind them of home can be very helpful.
krystal says
That is a good idea to make a daycare survival bag! Our son is out of daycare, but this is helpful for parents!
Michele Brosius says
The daycare survival bag is such a great idea. The favorite toy is always a must! Those eye drops should come in handy because pink eye season is definitely here!
Katherine King says
Yes, it is just easier to be prepared.
susan5minutesformom says
Eye discomfort can be really distracting to younger kids, especially. Having relief in your daycare bag is a great idea!
Sarah says
Love the daycare survival bag! Looks like yours is pretty well thought out and has everything you would need. Great idea!
Katherine King says
Thank you, Sarah, I had a lot of practice with her brothers. So now I’m a bit more prepared.
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
How clever and practical this last minute daycare bag is. Sounds like you’re prepared for just about anything!
Katherine King says
🙂 Thank you, I try to be, joy keeps me on my feet
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
These are really great tips and ideas! It’s always great to be prepared when going out with kids.
Hali says
This is a great idea, having one bag of all that they’ll need as well as being prepared for the unexpected.
Tara says
Having a daycare survival bag is such a great idea. Favorites from home can go a long way to comforting a child.