Preschool Must Haves to Make your Life Easier

My son went to daycare for years, so when he started preschool I wasn’t overly emotional. It may just be the pregnancy hormones but having my daughter start preschool in the fall after being home with me for two years is making this mama feel all the feels.

I know that she is going to thrive in the environment our church preschool offers, I am just not ready for my baby to grow up.

I am expecting a new baby in June, so I am trying to get everything we will need in the fall prepared now so that it will be one less thing to worry about later.

Our preschool runs a half day program that involves each child bringing their own lunch each day. Every child is also required to have extra clothes available in case of accidents. It isn’t a surprise that with all the kids that attend the school, they ask that everything be labeled.

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We have tried a lot of different products with my son and here is what we have found to work best:

Inchbug Orbit Labels for water bottles

On the bottle itself is a silicon band that has our daughter’s name on it. InchBug has a bunch of colors and design options. They come in a pack of 4 so we can easily have multiple cups labeled for her. These bands can also be used on snack cups.

Name Labels to label ALL THE PRESCHOOL THINGS!

Pretty much everything that we send to school is required to have her name on it. I like to keep a pack of name labels handy so that I can quickly and legibly label things for her. Name Bubbles has a great multi pack that comes with a bunch of sorted sizes. I haven’t used these exact labels from Name Bubbles, but I have used others they make. There are a ton of fun designs that you can choose between. These labels are also dishwasher and steam sterilizer safe. Use this link to save $5 off your first order from Name Bubbles!

Allergy Alert Labels for Preschool Peace of Mind

My daughter has a dairy allergy which makes me even more nervous about her going to preschool. There are a bunch of great options on the market for us. Here are some of my top picks:

Name Bubbles Allergy Alert Labels-

These labels include your child’s name and you can then customize what the alert says. These would be great in the event that your child has multiple allergies or if you also need a name label. Use this link to save $5 off your first order from Name Bubbles!

Inchbug Allergy Alert Labels-

Inchbug has two options for allergy alerts. One with a name option and one without. These labels are definitely a cuter option and allow for a more customized look.

No Iron Name Tags for Jackets-

These are one of the most recommended items I have gotten from my readers. Save time, mess and effort apply these no iron kids daycare labels directly onto the surface without bothering with an iron. Name labels are water resistant and durable enough to withstand multiple washing machine and dryer cycles!! Find them here.

Bentgo Lunch Container

My favorite lunch container for packing lunches in is the Bentgo Leak-Proof, 5-Compartment Bento-Style Kids Lunch Box. It makes it so easy to pack a bunch of kid friendly items and even has a little compartment that is perfect for dip. This lunch box also comes in six fun prints option that includes unicorn, rocket, mermaid and shark.

My son is very proud of his Bentgo and loves to get to help pick what he will be eating at lunch each day he goes to school.

Lunchbox for Preschool

If you are packing anything that needs to stay cold, you will need an insulated lunchbox to hold your Bentgo container. I splurged with my son and bought him a Pottery Barn Kids lunchbox and I was disappointed. The Bentgo barely fits even though other reviews said it would fit well. With my daughter we are saving money and getting a cheaper option off of Amazon. Wildkin offers a ton of prints for girls and boys and fits the Bentgo container much easier.

Flat Ice Pack

While the Bentgo container will fit into a lunchbox, it doesn’t leave a ton of room for an ice pack. Thankfully there are a ton of thinner ice packs on the market. This one is top rated. Pro-tip: make sure to put your name on your ice packs. We lost a few before we started doing this.

Water Bottle

I am a sucker for matching items, so Adalyn’s primary water bottle for school will also be from Wildkin so it can match her lunchbox. Their water bottles are made from ultra-durable, stain-resistant, and taste-free Tritan plastic. Free of BPA, BPS, and BPF, you can feel comfortable giving your child Wildkin’s Water Bottle. It has a shatter resistant design.