The Daycare List
Get your little one ready for a smooth day at daycare with all the essentials. From nappies, wipes and spare clothes to comfort items like a blanket or soother, this checklist ensures your child has everything they need while giving you peace of mind
Starting daycare is a big milestone — for your child and for you. Our daycare checklist covers everything you need to pack, from the backpack and lunch box to spare clothes and labelled bottles, so your little one arrives prepared and settles in with ease. Don't forget to label everything — it's the easiest way to make sure nothing goes missing on busy daycare days.
📋 Printable daycare checklist
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Backpack
Choose from quirky characters and colour-drenched prints, we've got all the best backpacks for kids! Designed with your kid's favourite zoo animals, our durable and functional packs are perfect for little ones.
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Wet Bag
For keeping all the dirty nappies, bibs and clothes in one leakproof place.
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Water Bottle
Keep hydrated while out and about! From sippy cups to straw cups, our collection of kids drinking cups is designed for easy drinking on the go. Our straw water bottles for kids make hydration fun!
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Lunch Box
Huge range of reusable, toxin-free bento lunch boxes are the perfect way to pack a healthy, zero-waste, all nude food lunch. Perfect for kids that don't like their food to 'touch' and compartments so you can provide plenty of options for the ultimate goal - an empty lunch box at the end of the day!
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Lunch cooler bags
No more soggy sandwiches with our range of Insulated lunch bags! Get the most from your lunchtime with these stylish Lunchies cooler bags! Get packing and make this the best lunch ever.
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Sleep Bag
Create a sense of familiarity for bedtime routines when transitioning to daycare naps and pack their fave sleepware.
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Cot sheet
Pack a spare cot sheet and one that smells like home will be of particular comfort during nap time.
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Spares
Change of outfit
No explanation needed, you will need to pack a change of clothes and a spare!
FAQs
What should I pack in a daycare bag?
A labelled backpack with spare clothes, a water bottle, lunch box, sleep bag or cot sheet for naps, and a wet bag for dirty items.
Why should I label everything for daycare?
Daycare centres care for many children at once — labelling bottles, clothes and bags helps staff quickly identify what belongs to your child and reduces the chance of mix-ups or lost items.
Do I need to pack a spare set of clothes?
Yes — accidents and spills happen. Most daycares ask for at least one full spare outfit, sometimes two, kept in the bag at all times.
What's a wet bag used for?
A wet bag keeps dirty nappies, soiled clothes or wet swimwear separate and leakproof inside the daycare bag, so nothing else gets messy.