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Half-Pint Hide-Out 06:40 AM 08-05-2013
I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
blandino 07:49 AM 08-05-2013
We don't leave here, ever. For that exact reason. We have 12 kids, and the logistics terrify me. Not to mention there is no where in walking distance worth going.
When we had the daycare in our home, we lived on a golf course and would take the older children on a walk, but that was only because older children required much less baggage. I am a very planned, prepared, person and I am sure I would have just as much as you do.
When we had the daycare in our home, we lived on a golf course and would take the older children on a walk, but that was only because older children required much less baggage. I am a very planned, prepared, person and I am sure I would have just as much as you do.
Blackcat31 07:56 AM 08-05-2013
Originally Posted by Half-Pint Hide-Out:
I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
I carry almost everything with me that you mentioned other than the toys. I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
When we go to the park, they use the toys that are there.
I only have 2 in diapers so I usually only have to bring 1 or 2 per child.
I apply the sunscreen BEFORE we leave so I don't bring that with either.
I do bring, hand sanitizer, emergency cards (index cards on a ring), my cell, one large container of water (I bring disposable cups....one for each) which is easier than water bottles for each child and of course the stroller.
daycare 08:08 AM 08-05-2013
My park is across the street. The only thing I take is my backpack with an emergency folder/ small first aid kit.
Any other outings its only what fits in my backpack. I never bring any toys to the park. They entertain themselves with the stuff there.
Any other outings its only what fits in my backpack. I never bring any toys to the park. They entertain themselves with the stuff there.
Lyss 08:13 AM 08-05-2013
Originally Posted by Half-Pint Hide-Out:
I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
I just take:
-Towel
-Diaper bag/backpack (fits in the storage area on the bottom of my stroller if I take it) with diapers/wipes, first aid, sunscreen, changing pad, emergency info/medical authorization forms, plastic bag, snacks
I don't take toys because they never play with them or water because our park has 2 water fountains
LaLa1923 09:19 AM 08-05-2013
Originally Posted by Half-Pint Hide-Out:
I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
I loathe going out but we do so twice a day. In MD we have to have emergency cards, first aid kit, and a cell with us whenever we leave the home. Even if er are going out in the yard.
I have:
1. Backpack with removable front cooler
2. Bottle if baby has not eaten
3. A few small baby toys on rings
4. Baby blanket
5. Sunscreen
6. Gloves
7. Wipes
8. Plastic bags
9. Diapers
10. Hand sanitizer
11. Disposable changing pads
12. Emergency Cards
13. Call phone
14. Keys
15. Water bottles for everyone.....PITA
16. kleenex
I do not bring toys because they can play with them at my house.
EntropyControlSpecialist 09:34 AM 08-05-2013
Originally Posted by daycare:
My park is across the street. The only thing I take is my backpack with an emergency folder/ small first aid kit.
Any other outings its only what fits in my backpack. I never bring any toys to the park. They entertain themselves with the stuff there.
Me, too.My park is across the street. The only thing I take is my backpack with an emergency folder/ small first aid kit.
Any other outings its only what fits in my backpack. I never bring any toys to the park. They entertain themselves with the stuff there.
For picnics, I will bring chalk. Occasionally, we'll bring a big bubble bucket or sand toys (for the woodchips) or a little ball but otherwise we just use the equipment and field there.
nothingwithoutjoy 09:44 AM 08-05-2013
Originally Posted by Half-Pint Hide-Out:
I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
All of the above except for toys.I recently ran into another daycare provider when I had my kids out on a walk to the park. She commented on the fact that I had so much stuff with me just for a trip to the park...I didn't think that I really had all that much stuff, so I was just wondering what essential things you all bring with you on an outing with the kids.
This is what I had with me--
Diaper bag filled with: diapers, wipes, first aid kit, sunscreen, changing pad, plastic garbage bags, emergency cards (index sized cards I made up with all of the emergency contact info and other important things for each kid), Kleenex, hand sanitizer
Fold-up picnic blanket
Bag filled with water bottles for each kid
Bag full of outside activities: bubbles, balls, a couple of sand toys
My cell phone and wallet
And of course, the stroller for the little ones
MrsSteinel'sHouse 09:56 AM 08-05-2013
If I am out, I usually don't have any in diapers
First Aid kit and each kids paperwork- I just grab their clipboard and put it in bag with first aid kit. Cell phone because the county says I have to have it on me Then I would take anything that I thought we would need - water, snack etc.
Walks first aid bag/ cell phone.
First Aid kit and each kids paperwork- I just grab their clipboard and put it in bag with first aid kit. Cell phone because the county says I have to have it on me Then I would take anything that I thought we would need - water, snack etc. Walks first aid bag/ cell phone.
Blackcat31 09:59 AM 08-05-2013
Originally Posted by LaLa1923:
I loathe going out but we do so twice a day. In MD we have to have emergency cards, first aid kit, and a cell with us whenever we leave the home. Even if er are going out in the yard.
I have:
1. Backpack with removable front cooler
2. Bottle if baby has not eaten
3. A few small baby toys on rings
4. Baby blanket
5. Sunscreen
6. Gloves
7. Wipes
8. Plastic bags
9. Diapers
10. Hand sanitizer
11. Disposable changing pads
12. Emergency Cards
13. Call phone
14. Keys
15. Water bottles for everyone.....PITA
16. kleenex
I do not bring toys because they can play with them at my house.
If licensing required me to bring all of that.....I'd stay home. I loathe going out but we do so twice a day. In MD we have to have emergency cards, first aid kit, and a cell with us whenever we leave the home. Even if er are going out in the yard.
I have:
1. Backpack with removable front cooler
2. Bottle if baby has not eaten
3. A few small baby toys on rings
4. Baby blanket
5. Sunscreen
6. Gloves
7. Wipes
8. Plastic bags
9. Diapers
10. Hand sanitizer
11. Disposable changing pads
12. Emergency Cards
13. Call phone
14. Keys
15. Water bottles for everyone.....PITA
16. kleenex
I do not bring toys because they can play with them at my house.
renodeb 10:42 AM 08-05-2013
I bring most all that stuff except for toys when we go out. I have a diaper bag that is ready with diapers, wipes, sunscreen etc and I just add baby bottles, water bottles and whatever else I need. I usually just go out when I have just a few kids so the stuff is not to bad to carry.
Deb
Deb
spud912 01:46 PM 08-05-2013
I'm a super minimalist and legally unlicensed 
. Here is what I bring:
We are never gone for longer than an hour and I do diaper changes before and after.
. Here is what I bring:- The kids
- Myself
- Sometimes the wagon if a couple of the kids are slow
- What is in the wagon underseat compartment, which includes a very simplified first aid kit (bandaids and ointment), wet wipes, a water bottle and a small hand towel
- My cell phone
- The kids carry their cups
- Enough hand straps for each "runner" (which used to be 0, but with my new group will probably be 2).
We are never gone for longer than an hour and I do diaper changes before and after.
mema 02:01 PM 08-05-2013
Cell phone
emergency #'s
1 diaper per kid
changing pad
small pack of wipes
hand sanitizer
small pack of kleenex
small 1st aid kit
water bottles-depending on how hot it is and how long I plan on being there
sometimes a ball to play kickball at the ball diamond-depending on what kids are here
Everything but the ball and water fits in a diaper bag under the stroller and the water I put in a bag and toss it in the other basket under the stroller.
emergency #'s
1 diaper per kid
changing pad
small pack of wipes
hand sanitizer
small pack of kleenex
small 1st aid kit
water bottles-depending on how hot it is and how long I plan on being there
sometimes a ball to play kickball at the ball diamond-depending on what kids are here
Everything but the ball and water fits in a diaper bag under the stroller and the water I put in a bag and toss it in the other basket under the stroller.
LK5kids 03:17 PM 08-05-2013
Cell phone
First aid kit
Contact info for each kid-I will bring the sign in clip board once I am liscensed
Sometimes snack, blanket, water - not often
Bottle for the baby if he hasn't eaten
I apply sunscreen & spray for insects b 4 we leave
I change diapers before we go....so I do not bring diaper supplies
First aid kit
Contact info for each kid-I will bring the sign in clip board once I am liscensed
Sometimes snack, blanket, water - not often
Bottle for the baby if he hasn't eaten
I apply sunscreen & spray for insects b 4 we leave
I change diapers before we go....so I do not bring diaper supplies
itlw8 03:27 PM 08-05-2013
I wish we could no sidewalks to start with that would be ok but the park is 1 mile away and we would have to go over an overpass. while not busy it is not something I would want to do
Lianne 06:13 PM 08-05-2013
I bring my cell phone and the kids, maybe a box of kleenex if we have runny noses. The kids are welcome to bring any sand toys that they can carry. I keep a basket of them in my garage the kids can choose from for the park or splash pad. If we're going to a park in our neighbourhood we are only a couple blocks away and can come home for anything we need.
If we're going farther (by bus) then the kids each carry what they need in a small backpack, including lunch, their water and diapers if they use them. I carry nothing but my cell phone and bus change so my hands are free to carry the stroller on/off the bus. Depending on the number of young toddlers I have, I often carry one on my back in a wrap.
My cell phone has all the emergency numbers and info on it.
If we're going farther (by bus) then the kids each carry what they need in a small backpack, including lunch, their water and diapers if they use them. I carry nothing but my cell phone and bus change so my hands are free to carry the stroller on/off the bus. Depending on the number of young toddlers I have, I often carry one on my back in a wrap.
My cell phone has all the emergency numbers and info on it.
Crazy8 06:23 PM 08-05-2013
I don't bring much... we don't go for long outings, just little 20-30 min. trips to the park which is right in my development. I bring my phone, emergency contact card, a small towel for wiping off the slide and some tissues for all those runny noses. If its really hot the kids bring their own water bottles, otherwise I just bring one. We sunscreen up before we go and sometimes the kids wear hats/sunglasses. They usually end up in the bottom of the stroller though!