WEEKLY SUPPLIES

Please send your child with the items listed below

There will be a designated drawer for each child in the changing dresser as well as a cubby where you can keep your child's items. It is your responsibility to check the drawer on Friday and restock it by Monday morning. If I notice something getting low, I will communicate as soon as noticed to avoid any issues. I will send home a daily log of diaper changes, feedings, nap times, and supplies that may be running low as needed and if this were information you would like for your records.

If your child requires any additional belongings to help them throughout the day; ex: pacifiers, “lovies”, etc. please also provide them weekly or keep backups in their cubbies. If they have an attachment to a special “lovie”/stuffed animal, I encourage buying a backup and leaving it at the facility. This will save a lot of possible tears.

Weekly Supplies: Programs

DIAPERS & WIPES

Cloth Diaper Information

If you choose to send your child with cloth diapers, they must have inner absorbent liners as well as a waterproof outer coverings. You must provide enough inner linings, as well as cloth coverings since both need to be changed at each change. Please also send each diaper assembled for easier changes. Since I am unable to pre-treat cloth diapers (dump, rinse, or shake any fluids and soils), you must also provide a sealed wet bag/container and the entire diaper will need to be placed inside the designated container. It is your responsibility to take the container home each day, launder the diapers, and return more assembled diapers the next day so your child can continue to use cloth diapers. I think they are a wonderful option for families, but we must work together to make sure this is something we can continue to utilize in the daycare setting. Please also inform me ahead of time if you are going to be using cloth diapers so I can prepare.

Optional: Preferred diaper cream/ointments as needed

CLOTHING

Two Complete Changes of clothing and suitable cold weather attire are needed.

Clothing may be left in the child's cubby, or provided daily, but please make sure your child(ren) have what is needed to participate in outdoor time daily with their peers. I will provide fresh air opportunities daily through walks and outdoor outings if the weather permits.

FEEDING SUPPLIES

Bottles, Formula/Breast Milk, Purees & Solids

Bottles of Choice

Supply one for each feeding, labeled with the child's name. I will clean and sanitize them at the end of the day to be ready for the next. Please also provide appropriately sized nipples based on the age and feeding needs of your child. Unfortunately, due to DHHS policies, I am unable to use glass bottles. If your family and child are not particular to any certain bottle brands, I will have a backup of available bottles to use as well.

⦁ Breast milk/Formula

Breast milk must be clearly labeled with the child's name and date. I will inventory frozen breast milk amounts each week and send out notice if stock seems low. Please provide weekly formula containers, unopened and labeled with the child's name, as well as one full extra container as back up.

Meals

When your family has decided that your child is ready for purees, cereals, and/or solids, please communicate any new food introductions or changes to their diets. You’re welcome to send any food that you would like your child to have throughout the day, however I can provide each meal and have each prepared here. I have experience making fresh purees and would be willing to provide pre-packaged, and/or fresh purees for all meals to simply things. Once your child begins to eat solids, I will document each food they have tried to make sure to avoid any new introductions and allergies. If you begin any new foods within your home and question if they don’t work well with your child, please let me know so we can avoid those foods and a possible allergic reaction. If you need help introducing new foods and the best ways to do so, we can set up a time to talk. It is important to wait until the proper timeframe to introduce the most common allergens. Note: I personally do not utilize baby-led weaning methods for starting solids when there are multiple infants in my care.