Everyday Daycare Essentials

Helps ease the transition from home to daycare — worth buying multiples.

Label everything sent to daycare to avoid missing items or mix-ups. A tried-and-true recommendation from a mom of three — these labels don't fall off.

A daycare-popular brand. The insert removes from the outer case, handy when lunch tables or high chairs are crowded. Dishwasher friendly.

Great for pre-k children; silicone dividers fit more food and keep items separated.

Removable modular containers claim to be leak-proof, addressing the classic spilled-dip problem. The main piece is removable for easy cleaning.

We'd recommend labeling these, since it's not always obvious they're reusable — but from what we've heard, they work great!

Recommended by a speech therapist parent — 360 cups aren't ideal for oral motor development, so the Lollacup with straw is the better pick.

A daycare favorite: easy zip closure, adjustable wrist strap, and long enough to prevent cold or wet wrists.

Covers the ears and back of the neck, with a strap so it's less likely to fly off outdoors.

Keep a spare on hand at daycare for quick, easy changes during the day.

Warm, easy on-and-off boots for outdoor play during colder months.

A dedicated pair to keep at daycare for indoor play.

Don't forget to label it!

After many poop-explosions, these are our favorite! We use these when we leave the house and use Costco diapers for everyday use.