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Daycare/Babysitter Prep — What to Pack
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items Going back to work and handing your baby to someone else for the first time is hard enough — the last thing you need is scrambling to pack the right stuff at 6am. 🎒👶 Here's everything I make sure is in her daycare bag every single day, from the obv...
Wipeable lining was the real selling point for me — daycare bags get messy fast and this actually wipes clean instead of staining
Itzy Ritzy Toddler Backpack w/ Ribbons & Pockets
Kept one clipped to her car seat and one in her daycare bag — cheap enough that I didn't feel bad having backups everywhere
10 Pack Red Emergency Contact Medical Cards
Made one of these the week she started daycare — having her allergies and my number right there meant I didn't have to worry about a substitute teacher not knowing the details
Custom Child Travel ID Card Pink - Emergency Info
Stuck one on the inside of her daycare bag flap — out of sight for everyday use but easy for a teacher to find if something happened
PARTH IMPEX 24 Emergency Contact ICE Stickers
Used one of the blank folders just for daycare — daily reports, incident forms, and her info sheet all stayed in one place instead of scattered around the house
Baby Document Organizer Briefcase with 9 Folders
Simpler and cheaper than a full binder — just needed something to keep her daily sheets and forms from getting lost in my bag
Sooez 7 Pocket Accordion File Organizer
Keep a travel-size tube permanently in her daycare bag so I never have to remember to pack it separately — one less thing to think about in the morning rush
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment To-Go Pack
Buy these in bulk and just restock her bag every Sunday night — one less thing to worry about running out mid-week
Boogie Antibacterial Hand Wipes 100 Ct
Stopped writing directly on her bottles with permanent marker once I found these — peel, stick, done, and they actually survive the dishwasher
320 Pcs Waterproof Daycare Bottle Labels
Pre-portion these on Sunday night for the whole week — mornings are chaotic enough without measuring formula scoops at 6am
30 Pack Disposable Baby Formula Storage Bags
Bought this as a set so I only had to remember one thing instead of hunting for a matching cup and snack cup separately every morning
Munchkin Happy Snacker Toddler Cups & Snackers
Bought two so there's always a clean one ready — one's usually in the wash while the other's in her bag
Zak Designs Kelso Toddler Sippy Cups 15oz 2-Pack
Cheap enough that I don't stress when one goes missing at daycare — which happens more than I'd like to admit
Munchkin® Snack Catcher®, 9 Ounce, 4-Count
Switched from cloth bibs to silicone ones because the pocket catches everything that misses her mouth — daycare staff just wipe it down instead of tossing it in a dirty laundry bag
O'doe 15 Pcs Silicone Baby Feeding Set 3M+
This became her 'daycare buddy' — having something from home to hold during nap time made the transition so much smoother those first few weeks
ZIGJOY Bunny Muslin Cotton Baby Security Blanket
Kept a backup at home in case the daycare one needed a wash — she definitely noticed the difference if it didn't smell 'right
Hudson Baby Unisex Safari Animal Security Blanket
Most daycares won't allow loose blankets for naps, so this was the safe alternative that still kept her cozy during nap time
Yoofoss Baby Sleep Sack 0-6M Organic Cotton
Lost so many pacifiers before I started clipping them to her shirt every morning — cheap fix that saved me from buying replacements every week
Itzy Ritzy: Pacifiers + Straps
This pacifier has been a helpful soothing tool for our baby during naps, bedtime, and fussy moments. We use it only when needed, and it has worked well for us. Every baby has their own preference, so finding the right one can make a big difference.
Jual itzy ritzy | sweetie soother/pacifier 2-pack
Sent a travel-size tube in her bag with instructions written on it for outdoor playtime — teachers actually thanked me for making it easy to just grab and apply
Blue Lizard Baby Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
Kept a small backup bottle with dosage instructions taped on, just in case — daycare needs a signed form from your pediatrician before they can give any medication though, so get that sorted early
Children's Benadryl Liquid 12.5mg 4oz Dye-Free