| ts often need special attention, and you need to | | | | childcare centers now require that any |
| make sure that all of their supplies are in order | | | | medications are accompanied by a note from the |
| before dropping them off at their day care | | | | doctor. Make sure that you include the dropper |
| center. These tips will help you make sure that | | | | that is to be used to administer the medications, |
| your child is prepared for their day simply and | | | | as well. |
| easily. | | | | Your specific child daycare centers may have |
| What You Need to Pack For Infant Day Care | | | | specific items that are provided, as well as some |
| There are a basic list of supplies that should | | | | limitations on what you can bring from home. By |
| accompany your infant to day care each and | | | | limiting the items sent, such as favorite toys, |
| every day. This list of basics is important to help | | | | childcare centers are able to diffuse problems with |
| keep your day running smoothly, so that you | | | | sharing (which many under-one's are not disposed |
| aren't called away from your daily activities to | | | | toward), and to avoid lost items. |
| bring items to the childcare provider.o Diapers. | | | | You may also want to consider the weather |
| You should always make sure to pack eight to | | | | when packing your infant's bag for the day. Even |
| ten diapers for an eight hour stay for your | | | | though they may not need mittens or a coat |
| infant.o Wipes. While wipes may be provided by | | | | while at the daycare center, they will need it |
| your day care, it is a good idea to pack a few in | | | | when you pick them up. |
| your infant's bag, especially if your baby has | | | | Preparing for Infant Day Care |
| sensitive skin and needs a specific type of wipe.o | | | | In most cases, your infant child care center will |
| Formula and bottles. Your infant day care may | | | | provide a list of the must-haves that your child |
| provide meals for older kids, but they typically do | | | | needs to have each day. While you may find that |
| not provide formula or bottles. You may want to | | | | you forget something once in a while, it is |
| write your child's name on their bottle, and note | | | | important to be prepared. You may find it simpler |
| whether you need to pre-fill their bottles, or not. | | | | to pack your infant's bag the night before, and |
| The rules will vary depending on your daycare | | | | prepare any bottles needed and storing them in |
| centers.o A change of clothes. Infants are often | | | | the refrigerator overnight. |
| messy, and may need one or more changes of | | | | Some parents also find it simpler to purchase |
| clothes throughout the day. Choose items that | | | | separate items for day care, such as bottles and |
| are easily buttoned, such as one piece cotton | | | | a reusable wipes container, so that items can be |
| outfits suited for the weather.o Any medications, | | | | left in the daycare bag. This will help reduce |
| along with a note from their doctor. Many | | | | forgetting necessary items tremendously. |