{"id":50298,"date":"2024-08-23T16:46:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=50298"},"modified":"2024-08-23T16:46:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:46:29","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Child for Nursery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery\/#How_to_Prepare_Your_Child_for_Nursery\" title=\"How to Prepare Your Child for Nursery\">How to Prepare Your Child for Nursery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery\/#Get_Your_Baby_Used_to_Other_Children\" title=\"Get Your Baby Used to Other Children\">Get Your Baby Used to Other Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery\/#Adapt_Their_Routine\" title=\"Adapt Their Routine\">Adapt Their Routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery\/#Spend_Time_on_Settling_in\" title=\"Spend Time on Settling in\">Spend Time on Settling in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery\/#Be_Prepared_for_Crying_Be_Positive\" title=\"Be Prepared for Crying, Be Positive\">Be Prepared for Crying, Be Positive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-nursery\/#Nursery_Bag_Essentials\" title=\"Nursery Bag Essentials\">Nursery Bag Essentials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_Your_Child_for_Nursery\"><\/span><strong>How to Prepare Your Child for Nursery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a looooong and relaxing holiday spent with family, it is time to grab our books and get back to our desks! For some kiddos it is a fresh start, for some, it is time to get back to routine. After a long summer of warm memories under the sun, how do we prepare our children for nursery? There are some simple things you can do in the days leading up to their first day, which can make their adaptation way much easier. Let\u2019s learn together!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-50301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Your_Baby_Used_to_Other_Children\"><\/span><strong>Get Your Baby Used to Other Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will surround your little one with many new friends, and this usually new experience might overwhelm your child at first if they are not used to being surrounded by many people. Before the nursery starts, it is a good idea to take your child to a baby or toddler group, in which they will be provided an opportunity to meet other tiny people and bond with them over their shared joy of exploring the world around them. This will also be an opportunity for you to meet other parents and caregivers, which also provides you with a community among people who are going through a similar stage of life with their children and can understand your worries and feelings. This is especially important for babies born during or after the pandemic and lockdown, for a lot of children and parents were isolated and need to learn how to mix back with others, and learn how to bond together.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adapt_Their_Routine\"><\/span><strong>Adapt Their Routine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With nursery, a new routine will enter your child\u2019s life, which will be another obstacle to adapt. Knowing the nursery\u2019s schedule, and slowly adjusting your own schedule at home to that of the nursery will help your child adapt to a new routine much easier and with the confidence of having gone through that routine with you beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spend_Time_on_Settling_in\"><\/span><strong>Spend Time on Settling in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settling-in sessions are invaluable for helping children adjust to a new environment. These sessions allow little ones to explore their surroundings with the reassurance that a parent is close by. Your presence can make the transition smoother, helping the child feel safe and comfortable. Additionally, you can observe the activities and resources available, which can lead to meaningful conversations with your kid about what they enjoyed at nursery, encouraging them at the same time. Overall, these sessions lay the foundation for a positive nursery experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Prepared_for_Crying_Be_Positive\"><\/span><strong>Be Prepared for Crying, Be Positive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new experience both for you and them, the first day of nursery can be emotionally challenging for children, and it is only normal that they get distressed and cry. At this stage, your calmness and positivity are essential to ensure your baby that everything is alright. It might be a little bit difficult for them to adapt, but with your patience, they will have a sturdy place to lean on. After dropping them off, you need to have trust in the nursery staff as they are very used to this process and are better experienced at handling children on their first day of nursery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nursery_Bag_Essentials\"><\/span><strong>Nursery Bag Essentials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/baby-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursery bag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is just as important as their mental preparation on this special day. Having their own set of essentials in a place they are not used to spending time in gives them a sense of familiarity, helping them feel a little bit more at ease, and get used to this unique environment. What do children need in their bags when they are going to nursery? Let\u2019s make a list.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bag:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your <a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/baby-bags\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bag<\/a> of choice is important for storing and protecting all your little one&#8217;s belongings. Having a bag sturdy enough to fit your child\u2019s needs and stylish enough to fit their wants is essential to both ensure quality and encourage them.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Nappies, wipes and creams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have a young child who is not yet done with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/potty-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potty training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is important that in the bag you have a stock of the items that you use at home. Bringing whole bags of nappies and wipes to the nursery to eliminate the need to bring in extras each day can make your life easier. Usually, nurseries label your child\u2019s pack of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/nappies-diapers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nappies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/wipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wipes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and store them in the nappy changing area. It is also helpful to provide the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/nappy-rash-creams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rash creams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you would like your child to have applied while at nursery. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Coat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather is not always trustworthy, and it is always nice to be prepared for both the best and the worst. At nurseries, all children have access to the outdoors every day. While their time might be limited by the changes in the weather, they will still go out. It is important that children have the appropriate clothing to do so. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Outdoor shoes\/Wellies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Having appropriate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/baby-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kids shoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to complement their coats is just as essential to ensure full protection from weather conditions. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/wellies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are great for use in wet weather and easily put on and take off. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Spare sets of clothes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the nursery, your child will be engaging in many activities each day and will go through many changes of clothes as they do at home. When packing your child\u2019s nursery bag, make sure to bring at least 3 changes of clothes so that whenever your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/baby-clothing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby\u2019s clothes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> get messy, they can be changed into fresh new ones. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Sun cream and sun hat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the unexpected appearances of the sun, having <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/sun-protection-insect-repellent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby\u2019s sun cream<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packed in your child\u2019s bag is a lifesaver. Your child having their own sun cream suitable for their own needs also prevents any issues or allergic reactions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Extra underwear: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small accidents can happen at any moment, and it is important to be cautious. Having spare changes of <a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/baby-underwears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">underwear<\/a> is always the best to be safe and not sorry. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Comfort item:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Having a reminder of home can provide your little one comfort and reassurance. This might be a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/soft-toys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soft toy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their dummy, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/blankets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blanket<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or any other item that they love to keep with themselves most of the time. To avoid losing or forgetting the item, you can purchase a double of it and keep the original at home. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Any necessary medication:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your child needs access to medication whilst at nursery, it is important to notify the caregivers and bring the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ebebek.co.uk\/collections\/pain-fever-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby\u2019s medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-50302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-Bag-Essentials-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-Bag-Essentials-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-Bag-Essentials-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-Bag-Essentials-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-Bag-Essentials-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nursery-Bag-Essentials-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Prepare Your Child for Nursery After a looooong and relaxing holiday spent with family, it is time to grab our books and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77147,"featured_media":50299,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[477,478,490,559,486,511],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ages-stages","category-baby-development","category-baby-growth-development","category-parenting","category-preschooler","category-toddler","article","has-background","has-excerpt","has-avatar","has-author","has-date","has-comment-count","has-category-meta","has-read-more","thumbnail-"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77147"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50298"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50298\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50303,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50298\/revisions\/50303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}