10 Things To Pack For Your Child When They're Heading To A ...

One of the most exciting times for kids is when they can go over their friend's house to play. Sometimes the fun doesn’t end after a few hours, sometimes you will allow your child to sleepover at their friend's house so they can continue to have fun. But getting your child’s bag ready for the sleepover is not as easy as it seems. You want to make sure you are packing items your child will need and will help them get a good night’s sleep. So keep reading to see ten things you need to pack for your child when they head over for a sleepover.

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10 Sleeping Bag

When your child is heading to a sleepover you need to make sure that they bring a sleeping bag. The house that your child is staying at might not have a cot for your child to sleep on and packing a sleeping bag will allow them to sleep comfortably at night. A sleeping bag is going to give them comfort if they end up sleeping on the floor and can keep them warm if it gets chilly at night. So make sure to get a sleeping bag out and ready for your child before their sleepover.

9 Hairbrush

A common item that your child uses every day that many parents forget to pack for sleepovers are hairbrushes. A hairbrush is a personal item that you do not want to share with other kids and packing one for your child is going to allow them to comb their hair when they are getting ready in the morning. You want to make sure that your child can properly get ready in the morning and not come home with their hair messy and full of knots. Tell your child where their hairbrush is when you are packing their bag.

8 Their Favorite Pj’s

When it comes to a sleepover, pajamas are a must-pack for your child. But when you are going through their pajamas pack one of their favorite ones so they can feel more comfortable with them at night when they are away from you.

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Little things like packing their favorite Pj’s can help your child relax at night since they have a small piece of their favorite sleep items with them. So don’t worry about getting new pajamas for a sleepover and instead pack their favorite ones.

7 Change Of Clothes

The day of the sleepover can feel crazy. Your child is excited about seeing their friends and spending the whole night over at their house. With everything going on you might forget to pack the basics. You are going to want to double-check to make sure that you packed a change of clothes for your child. A change of clothes is going to allow your child to be able to switch out of their pajamas in the morning into clothes they can wear for the whole day. When you are picking out their clothes make sure to pack something they love to wear and is easy for them to put on.

6 A Small Snack

It might feel silly packing a small snack for your child to have at a sleepover. But you do not know what they are going to serve your child for dinner and breakfast. If you have a picky eater your child might not want to eat the food that was made for them to eat. Having a snack that your child can munch on can help them get something in their belly and help the other parents do not have to make a whole separate meal for your child.

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Luckily, breakfast is a very basic meal where most kids will love cereal, so just make sure they have something they can munch on at night!

5 Their Favorite Blanket

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There are times when it’s time to go to bed at a sleepover the child spending the night can get scared or nervous since it is not their typical bed or house they are falling asleep. A great way to comfort your child without being there is by sending them to the sleepover with their favorite blanket. Their blanket can keep them warm and safe throughout the night knowing that they have a small piece of home to snuggle with at night. Make sure you pack their favorite blanket in their bag so they have a nice surprise when they go to bed.

4 Toothbrush & Toothpaste

In the morning after your child has woken up from their sleepover, they are going to need to get ready for the day. You need to remember that your child is staying at a friend's house and not a hotel and they might not have an extra toothbrush to give your child.

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Pack their toothbrush and toothpaste for your child can brush their teeth after waking up. If you have a shy child, packing them some toothpaste can help them have an easy morning and not have to ask where the toothpaste is.

3 A Few Small Toys

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We know that the friend's house that your child is going to have toys for them to play with. But if you know that your child and that certain friend loves to play with a specific toy then pack that in their bag for the sleepover. These few toys can make playtime more enjoyable with your child if they brought a toy they love to play with so they don’t have to worry about finding a new toy for your little one to use at their friend's house. So if your daughter and her friends love playing with dolls than pack a few of hers so she can play with her toys and have fun imagining with her friend.

2 Your Telephone Number

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Even if you know the parents of the family that your child is going to be staying with you want to make sure that you give them your telephone number. Giving the parents the best number to reach you at can help if anything happens and they need to reach you. If this is your child’s first sleepover they might be nervous when it gets dark out and time to go to bed and they might want to give you a call before they go to sleep.

1 Pillow

A must-have to bring to any sleepover is a pillow. The house your child is sleeping over at might not have an extra pillow for your child to use so you want to make sure that you are prepared just in case. Not only that they pillow that they have your child might not be comfortable with your child’s sleeping needs. Make sure before you head out to drop your little one off for their sleepover that you grab a pillow off their bed so they can get a good night’s sleep.

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