Daycare essential checklist: What to pack for your baby

The first day of daycare is always overwhelming! There are so many things going through your mind: Will my baby adapt to the daycare lifestyle? Will my baby make friends? Have I packed enough diapers? How will my life be without seeing my kid every minute of every day? Do sweat it, baby enRoute got you covered! From diapers to food and liquid container, below are some of baby enRoute's choices and recommendations that will let you breeze through bringing your baby to daycare. 

Along with these thoughts comes the emotional struggle with the new reality. Your baby is growing up so fast, first will be daycare, then kindergarten and elementary school; because the first day of daycare marks the first step of your baby leaving the mother's net. So here is the daycare packing essential list so you will one less thing to worry about for this big day. 

1. Diapers, Wipes, and diaper cream 

This almost four decades old Japanese brand Moony balances leakage prevention and comfort with its original snug fit design, a magical answer to all Mom’s wishes! The ultra-soft cotton fit snuggly to your baby's bottom with minimal irritation. Available in diapers or pull up pants style, these little guys will become your baby's best friends!

Babyganics wet wipe is a hypoallergenic wipe that is best to prevent diaper rash from forming. It's free of alcohol, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, artificial dyes, or fragrance, cater specifically to babies' sensitive skin. Trust baby enRoute to bring you the most considerate product from around the world for your baby. This wipe is made with plant-based ingredients, extra gentle and non-allergic, plus pediatrician and dermatologist tested; a safe and excellent choice for all babies. 

earth mama organic diaper balm works wonders on baby's sensitive skin. Dermatologist tested and clinically tested for irritation, no petroleum, paraben, or artificial fragrance. 

2. Full set of Baby bottles with Breast milk or formula milk 

Hegen bottles provide a seamless transition from pumping to storage in one container with minimal wastage, its 2 seconds open-close, and easy-clean bottle surface transform the breastfeeding experience. To avoid having to wash milk bottles everything, we highly recommend mothers to get a full set for daycare.

3. Lunchbag

Adventures near and far are sure to be more fun when accompanied by Dabbawalla Lunch Bag, who is standing by at the ready today to keep lunch and snacks protected and insulated. Sturdy, roomy, washable, and cuddly cute, the brown bear lunch bag fits lunch, a snack, and a water bottle. The wide bottom allows items to stand upright and inside mesh pockets keep things stashed and stowed. Crafted from an insulated, 100% toxic-free, and sustainable material.

4. Bibs

Wonderfully soft, the Make My Day Baby Bib can be used over and over again and still look great! Made of 100% food-grade BPA free silicone, these stylish bibs are also extremely functional. All styles are stain-resistant, dishwasher safe, and have a built-in crumb catcher. The Baby Bib has an adjustable strap that fits sizes 6 months to 3 years old.

5. A straw cup/sippy cup 

This award-winning sippy cup features our innovative b.box weighted straw that moves with the liquid – whatever angle the cup is tilted. This redesigned straw has a unique two-way valve, ensuring easy drinking and NO leaks, even with warm water. No more accidental spilling, b/box got you covered!