How to Know What Your Child Should Bring on a Sleepover
As your child begins to be invited to sleepovers more and more frequently, it's good to have an idea of what the standard items are that your child should bring. Sleepovers can vary in how they're conducted, but you'll have the basics covered with the information below.
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Find out what the children will be doing prior to going to bed. If they're swimming or going for a bike ride, make sure to have swimsuits or bike helmets and bike in the car to drop off with your child.
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Pack basic toiletries. Regardless of whether your child sleeps, you'd like to think they've brushed their teeth and washed their face. Pack a travel toothbrush, toothpaste, brush or comb and washcloth. If your child is a little older, be sure to include deodorant and appropriate skin products.
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Pack a pillow and sleeping bag, if necessary. Some children have a spare bed that your child will sleep in, but be sure to pack a pillow. Your child will often sleep better if they have their own pillow to sleep on.
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Provide appropriate clothes. Your child will need pajamas and fresh clothes for the morning. Pajamas that are composed of sweatpants or flannel bottoms and a T-shirt are a good choice. Fresh clothes should include top, bottom, underpants, socks and a jacket if the weather requires it.
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Bring a special animal or doll to minimize nighttime anxiety. As children tire, they might begin to feel anxious sleeping away from home. If your child brings a special animal or doll, it helps ease those anxieties and makes the night more fun for everyone.
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Tips & Warnings
Provide your child with their own hair tools and accessories to avoid spreading lice.
