How To Pack For A Sleepover

Once you have taken care of the essentials that they will need, as mentioned above, then you need to determine the activities that are planned for the duration of your child's stay and pack accordingly.

For example, if swimming is a planned activity or if the kids are expected to play around outdoors before they go to bed, you may need to pack a towel, an extra set of clothes or bathing suits. Sunblock and swimming gear may also be packed when needed.

You can ask the other parents what activities they are planning for the kids so you can include the needed items in your child's sleepover bag. For special occasions, you may need to add other items as well. Check the invitation to see if you need to pack other items, like gifts, costumes or toys.

When it comes to choosing what bag they should take with them then I would suggest that you use one bag for all the items and place each item in separate containers for better organization.

This makes it easier for the other parents to locate your child's things. Medications, extra food and milk can be placed in one container, such as a Ziplock bag. Toiletries can be placed in another bag. You can place the toys and boys in another container.

You can also include an empty plastic bag for your child's worn clothes or bathing suit. You can even label each container for better organization. Just make sure to use a large, spacious bag to leave room for the folded blankets, pillows, and larger toys.

Most sleeping bags now have Velcro straps that allow you to fold it and carry like a small shoulder bag or backpack so you wouldn't have to put it inside the sleepover bag.

Don't forget that as well as getting everything ready for your child to go to their sleepover you also need to help the parents.  So make sure to leave phone numbers with the other parents.

It is important to leave your phone numbers with the parents who have your child for the night. This way you can be reached at any hour for any questions or in case of emergencies. It is also important that you leave a note containing the things that the host parents may need to know, such as a list of food allergies or the schedule for his bedtime.

It is important to note that a child's first sleepover can be stressful for both parents and child. Be prepared for any phone calls of your child wanting to come home. Although most children go through their first sleepovers without any problems, there are some who may feel too anxious and want to come home.

You can take your child home to save everyone the trouble. However, you can reduce the chances of this happening by thinking ahead and packing everything your child needs for an easy and fun sleepover.