Home > Kids > School Age > Toddler > 11 Things They (*And You) Need for Starting School Post author By The Mum Club Post date 21 August 2023 11 Things They (*And You) Need for Starting School The Mum Club21 August 2023 How did we get here? It only feels like yesterday that we were swimming in a sea of nappies and Googling different shades of poo. Now they’re all grown up and heading off for big school. So, to help you with this momentous next step, here is a list of the things that will help you and them start school. For Them Raincoat They go outside no matter the weather, so a good coat is essential. *Tip: Always size up to account for jumpers. Buy Now Backpack We think we might have found the cutest school backpack of all time. For an extra special touch you could have their name embroidered by the apple and it would look so sweet! Buy Now Water Bottle This is a brilliant water bottle that’s built to withstand a great deal of wear and tear and has a little straw that’s perfect for small mouths. Buy Now Wellies You may be asked to bring in a pair of wellies that are kept at school. We particular love a bold block colour as they’re the perfect mix of smart and cute and then you can save the fun ones for home. Buy Now Lunchbox These lunchboxes are great for keeping everything seperate, even yoghurt! Buy Now Leather School Shoes Keeping those little feet smelling fresher. We love the velcro straps to encourage independence. Buy Now Tags, Tags and More Tags “If your kids have attended pre school you’ll be use to labelling but you might not have heard of this system. We have used these tags from day one and they are still going strong 4 years later. Get some sticker name labels too for shoes and things like bottles and lunch boxes. They will lose things and these are your best bet at ever seeing anything again.” Luzaan Shaw – TMC Style and Content Creator Buy Now Strong Girls/Brave Boys Club Patches We love this idea. You fix the badge inside their coat or wherever makes sense and it serves as a reminder that they’re brave and strong, and that you’re always with them. Buy Now For You Tracksuit The ultimate school run uniform for mums, easy to throw on, comfy and stylish. Buy Now Calm Patches For first day drop off, when you get a call from their teacher and just general life. Buy Now Raincoat An easy waterproof that you can chuck on quickly. Because it always starts pouring right when it’s time to drop them off and pick them up. It’s just the way it goes! Buy Now All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however, we may make a commission on some products. The Mum Club21 August 2023 ← TMC’s Guide to… Cambridge → “How I Got Through it”. A Real Mum’s Advice For Women Navigating Divorce.
