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How To Plan A Sleepover For Your Child
 

Sleepovers are a wonderful childhood tradition and a fun part of the holiday season. It can be a positive experience for kids and a great way to boost their confidence and enhance their social skills.

We suggest that you start with sending your child to a stay with grandparents, relatives or family friends so that they feel secure and yet independent. Initially try to make the stay a short one so that the child doesn’t feel abandoned at any point. Later, going to a friend’s home would be easier. Please do check on the environment and the people of the friend’s home before agreeing for a sleepover. Ensure that you have all contact details and mobile numbers before dropping the child off.

Whether you're hosting a sleepover or sending your child off to their first slumber party, here is a list of a few basics you'll need to make this event a fun and comfortable night for ever.

 
 
  . Checklist for hosting a sleepover
 
   
 
Space where kids can watch movies or play games
 
Plenty of kid-friendly movies, games and books.
 
Portable seating and cushions for everyone
 
Kid-sized table and chairs for activities.
 
Art supplies (glue, crayons, chart paper)
 
 
Storage containers to make cleanup time easy
 
 
Snacks, breakfast foods & drinks
 
 
You can plan a make- it – yourself breakfast. Kids love to be in the kitchen together.
 
Plenty of plush towels & extra pillows
 
 
Soft lighting or nightlights that can be accessed by each child in the middle of the night
 
       
   
Checklist for packing for your child’s sleepover
 
         
A backpack
 
Kid-sized sleeping bag if requested by the host
 
A favourite pillow, toy or doll
 
Comfortable night clothes
 
A favourite toy, movie , game or book to share with others
 
 
A small torch for the night
 
 
Any medication that the child may be on, along with clear instruction for the host.
 
 
Mobile phone numbers in case of an emergency