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Foster Home Essentials and Hacks
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items Creating a safe and warm place for a new foster child can help so much. When you don’t know potential triggers you’ll already have everything you need for extra support and practical tips to use them.
A colorful lamp that helps with the dark. Having different color options and dim settings gives a sense of control over their space.
“This lamp is only for you. You have control over how bright you like it.”
LED Dimmable Novelty Floor Lamp with Remote and APP Control & Reviews | Wayfair
These Bath bombs can make a new evening routine a bit less intimidating.
Mini Bath Bombs
I swear by this! A night light that can be carried around at night and also a sound machine with a lot of options!
Firefly Sound Machine Digital Electric Alarm Clock in White | Wayfair
Fuzzy pillows to cuddle with.
Homey Cozy Shaggy Square Faux Fur Pillow Cover & Insert & Reviews | Wayfair
A plush blanket just for them. Extra comfort goes a long way.
IMPERIAL HOMEWARE LONDON LIMITED Reversible Mink Faux Plush Fur Fleece Blanket & Reviews | Wayfair
Using a new shower can be a trigger ,especially if there’s bad memories attached. Use this to fill with fizzy bath bombs and fun bubble bath!
2 in 1 Shower Caddy for Dorm - Room Essentials™
Love this trundle bed! This way you have a comfy place to lay if little ones take a while to fall asleep or have nightmares.
Standard Bed with Trundle by Three Posts™
This helps with the first step of building trust. A great visual for reminding kids what a safe place looks like.
Safe Space Poster
Fear of food scarcity can be a common trigger. Put this box in their room and one for the car so they can always grab food when they need it!
Snack Station Box
I loved this backpack to send with littles on a parent visit. It’s the perfect size and is very durable.
Zoo Backpack Unicorn
This bean bag is huge and very comfortable. It comes with a washable cover. This is a great spot for a child to watch movies or read!
Sky Luxe Charcoal Lounge Bag
This desk is a great way to give them their own space and something else to have control over. It doesn’t take up too much space ands it’s a great price.
“This is your space and no one will touch it or take anything off of it. This is yours”
Solid Wood Desk
Notebooks are a great communication tool. It can be scary to answer so many questions on the first day.
“Write down some of your favorite foods and I’ll add them to the grocery list”
“Write down some foods you don’t like to eat and I’ll make sure...
6X9 Blank Lined Notebook / Journal / Diary / Notepad / Composition Book|Paperback
Kids are OBSESSED with ice packs! They can even help heal emotional boo boos too. This one can be hot or cold. Using cold packs can help zap our nervous systems back to normal if we’re in a spiral.
“Would you like to watch a movie with your ice pac...
Boo Boo Bags with Rice, Mini Hot Cold Rice Flaxseed Pack, Heating Cooling Pads Surprise Children Fabric Prints 3x4 Unscented Flax Heat Pack