How to dress children for daycare?
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After seeing a publication from another entrepreneur recently, it inspired me to write this blog article. She pointed out that it is time for parents to stop dressing their children like adults since they will have their whole lives to do so. And I must admit that I share his vision very exactly.
I love offering evolving, colorful, comfortable, soft and loose clothing to my children. I feel like they are good for playing on the floor, rolling around on the ground, going through covered tunnels, running, climbing, napping, playing outside - both for daycare and at home. And that makes me smile. I love beige, but I love even more beautiful patterns and color that bring life and joy! It is also Ticoti Baby's mission to offer clothing for children's active daily lives.
Would you exercise in skinny jeans and a wool sweater? Oh boy, no.
I already had my own idea, but I asked a few questions through a survey that I shared on my Facebook and Instagram account. I invited educators (and parents too) to share their opinions on different types of clothing to wear every day at daycare. We're talking about pale clothes, overalls, onesies, clothes with snaps, etc.
Whether you have a baby who isn't yet walking, a little one learning to potty or a child with a disability, the key word is comfort. This is what stood out the most in the comments.
I got some really good, thought-provoking responses. I'll share them with you.
What clothing should we choose for daycare?
- Scalable or loose pants, or leggings style pants, whatever is easy to put on. As much for diaper changes as toilet training, but also for educators;
- Clothing that promotes the child's autonomy, especially when it comes to potty training. Jumpsuits that button in the back are very pretty, but they are not ideal;
- Soft clothing that follows children's movements. Children play!
- Onesies (for babies), sweaters, tunics, leggings and pants are key. Ditch the complicated dresses, crop tops, cords, buttons and all that stuff. We keep it simple;
- Clothes that your children can get dirty, this is not the time to make them do a fashion parade with their most beautiful clothes.
What gives educators gray hair?
- Overalls and jumpsuits that take forever to take off and put on. Especially if you have to take it all off to change the diaper, phew;
- Overalls without a button on the crotch are a no. Save them for the weekend;
- Overalls with snaps on the crotch are worn very, very sparingly. It takes a long time to snap!
- Clothes that are too tight. Think of your little one who will want to jump, dance and play on the ground with his friends;
- Clothing that does not have an obvious opening for potty training little ones. Imagine your child having to take off his wetsuit while performing acrobatic feats to be able to pee;
- Anything with embellishments: tights, frilly dress, belt, etc. We forget that.
What about jeans?
No problem, but make sure his clothing is stretchy and loose enough for his movements. Don't forget that he will have to put on his snowsuit if he is going to play outside in winter. Would you wear jeans in a snowsuit? And if it's summer, it will probably be too hot in the afternoon. Jeans don't really breathe.
What should you bring in the diaper bag?
- Seasonal clothing, definitely. If your little one is cold, consider putting him or her in a long-sleeved sweater or warm jacket, rather than t-shirts. And if it's going to be a hot afternoon, don't forget to pack extra shorts and a short-sleeved shirt.
- Add him a pair of stockings. Wet feet after playing outside are really bad.
- You can put at least two spare sets.
- Make sure to check at least every two weeks to make sure the clothes are still the right size. It grows from children.
- Even if your child has been potty trained for a while, still leave them with a spare pair of underwear or pajamas. Accidents happen.
What do educators think of pale clothing?
For real. Pale clothes are your choice. On the other hand, don't blame the teacher if her beautiful beige shirt is dirty after eating spaghetti and painting. She already has her hands full.
My little anecdote...
My oldest has a thin waist. Jeans, it's very difficult to find a size that suits them. Often the waist is too loose or the legs are too short. Anyway, I started making him wear a belt with his jeans.
I quickly understood that the belt with a child in the process of potty training is a no-no. Unless the child is a great ninja at undoing and refastening his belt and even more... Since then, he has mostly worn his Ticoti Baby pants which fit him perfectly, both in terms of size and height.
In short...
Will you learn anything by reading this article? Maybe not. But one thing is certain, it's time to think about your child and give them a great day full of movement. I'm making a simple reminder that children want to have fun at daycare. We select comfortable clothing that will not restrict the movement of babies and toddlers.
We identify our little ones' clothes with labels or stamps. The company Colle à moi is really great for this!
We prioritize non-slip shoes to avoid injuries on the floors.
The best sentence that can summarize this article (and my vision of the thing, in all subjectivity):
1 comment
Bonjour, est ce normal au garderie? Chaque type de vêtement je met a ma fille elle a toujours quelques choses à dire. Comme ça.
Svp apporter seulement des manteaux avec fermeture éclair ( zip). Ne pas apporter de sous-vêtements par dessus la couches et pas de chandail qui s’attache en dessous de la couche. Merci beaucoup 😀