Blankets/Sheets?

[newtodaycare22]

Ok...last thing I have to buy before my initial inspection It says I have to have a blanket/sheet for each child. I'm finding just receiving blankets in the stores, for babies. I'm looking for something for toddlers/preschoolers, but I feel like there is a huge jump to kid stuff that is like 20 bucks per blanket. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[Lianne]

Can you sew or do you know someone who can? I bought lengths of fun cotton, flannel and fleece and hemmed all four sides on the sewing machine (Iam not a sewer but have my mother's old machine). It was super simple and the kids love them. I use the cotton blankets in the summer, the flannel blankets in thespring and fall and the fleece in the winter. In my home daycare each kid gets a character-themed pillowcase and, just because I wanted to, I matched the cotton, flannel and fleece to each character pillowcase.

[melskids]

with the type of nap mats i have, crib sheets fit perfectly.

as far as blankets, i have each family supply their own to keep here. much cheaper that way

[mac60]

I bought the lightweight fleece throws that are 50 x 60 and cut them in half. I bought them when they were on clearance for $2 a piece.

[newtodaycare22]

Blankets

Thanks so much for the advice. I'd love to let the parents buy them but unfortunately, I have to provide them. Everything has to stay on site and I must have it ready for them. ohhh licensing

[JenNJ]

I have the parents supply a blanket for each child. I do wash them here each Friday, but I do not make the initial purchase. For the extras I do have, I picked up fleece throws for $1 at Old Navy during a Christmas sale. I agree with buying cheap fleece at a fabric store or even Walmart. Fleece is great bc you just cut it and there is no sewing needed.

[nannyde]

Thanks so much for the advice. I'd love to let the parents buy them but unfortunately, I have to provide them. Everything has to stay on site and I must have it ready for them. ohhh licensing

They require blankets for infants? I don't allow ANYTHING but the baby in the bed.

[legomom922]

I would check out garage sales or the goodwill stores, where you could get that stuff dirt cheap!

[misol]

I bought the lightweight fleece throws that are 50 x 60 and cut them in half. I bought them when they were on clearance for $2 a piece.

IKEA! I got my fleece blankets from IKEA and they were $3 apiece. They are 51x67 and are plenty big so I always have to fold them over. It never occurred to me to cut them! Thanks Mac60. I will be cutting mine today at naptime!

[Daycare Mommy]

...buying cheap fleece at a fabric store or even Walmart. Fleece is great bc you just cut it and there is no sewing needed.

That's what we did too. I've seen some that cut the edges to make fringe and that's pretty cute too, but by no means necessary. Crib sheets and fleece are the way to go if you're on a tight budget.

[newtodaycare22]

They require blankets for infants? I don't allow ANYTHING but the baby in the bed.

No, not for the babies...but anyone over 1 can sleep on a nap mat, and they must have a blanket or sheet

[Unregistered]

on YouTube there are videos on how to make no sew fleece blankets. Very easy and cute.

[originalkat]

I have the parents provide the blanket. I provide the sheets. I wash them weekly and keep them here.

[MarinaVanessa]

I have the parents provide the blanket. I provide the sheets. I wash them weekly and keep them here.

Yes me too. I buy the mat & crib sheets and they provide their own blankets but they all stay here so that I can wash them regularly. I like that this way each child knows which is theirs, otherwise I'd end up having to buy or make my own color coded blankets to match their cubbies and utencils (each child has their own color).

[Childminder]

Fleece doesn't fray so no need to sew! Just by cheap yardage or throws on sale cut and go! Btw if you don't use fabric softener when you laundry then fleece won't pill - so I was told by a rep from a fleece company at a sewing workshop. Sheets I pick up from garage sales and cut to size, hem the edges on the machine add elastic to the corners and voila.