Who Said They Color Code Their Kids' Belongings?

[NightOwl]

Blue for one, orange for another, etc. What all do you buy in each color that's for each child's individual use? I only remember sippies and spoons.

[LysesKids]

I don't know who originally posted it (I read it too, just don't remember), but I bought each child their own color plate/bento, bowl and mug from Thinkbaby (has 5-6 colors) along with extra sippy, bottles, a blanket and spoons. I do nothing but under 2's, but the babies learn what is theirs and a few have become very protective of their stuff over the years - I keep only 3-4 at a time and like the other poster, all the stuff transfers to new infants coming in when one ages out/leaves

[Leanna]

I do (and several others on here do too)
Everything is color coded:
- plates, cups, bowls, & silverware (BPA-free from IKEA, ordered off Amazon)
- cots
- combs
- hand towels
- cubby bins
- all name tags, etc.
- take home folders
- toothbrushes

Next year I will be supplying blankets in their colors as well.

[daycarediva]

Me!

I have 6 colors, 6 kids each day. A few share a space/color (different nap items)

Colored ikea set (I can link when I'm on my laptop) I have three sets now. Breakfast, lunch , snack.

Colored pillowcases my mom sewed for me from fabric to match.

Colored fleece blankets to match

Colored spout sippy cups for water throughout the day from michaels craft store ($1.50ish)

My next investment towards my color coordination will be map mats and/or sheets (use white sheets at the moment)

I used to have coordinating cubbies, but so many broke that only 5 now match. As soon as the color is restocked I will replace the non matching ones.

[daycarediva]

I do (and several others on here do too)
Everything is color coded:
- plates, cups, bowls, & silverware (BPA-free from IKEA, ordered off Amazon)
- cots
- combs
- hand towels
- cubby bins
- all name tags, etc.
- take home folders
- toothbrushes

Next year I will be supplying blankets in their colors as well.

I have folders, too ! Didn't think of that.

Try joann fabric. I got my blankets when the plain no pill fleece was 40% off, used a 25% off coupon then I cut abd rag tied the ends. It was really cheap. Under $30 for the 8 kids I had at the time.

[Heidi]

I do!

I do cups, plates, and blankets. Anything that's labeled gets highlighted in the same color.

I am going to make place mats in their color next, with a picture of a plate, napkin, spork, and cup on them. My plan is to put them on the table, with some pics of that child on the corners, and then put a clear marine-grade vinyl tablecloth over that. So, everyone has "assigned" seating.

My 17 month old daycare girl is my new helper. Today, she handed out everyone's cups. I said "B...can you give everyone their cup?" and she did it correctly with no help!

[Leanna]

I have folders, too ! Didn't think of that.

Try joann fabric. I got my blankets when the plain no pill fleece was 40% off, used a 25% off coupon then I cut abd rag tied the ends. It was really cheap. Under $30 for the 8 kids I had at the time.

Oh great idea on the fleece! So you just cut the edges into fringe and then tied?

[daycarediva]

Oh great idea on the fleece! So you just cut the edges into fringe and then tied?

Yup!!! Super simple!! I've had them two years now, they look brand new!

[SilverSabre25]

My next investment towards my color coordination will be map mats and/or sheets (use white sheets at the moment)

You could dye them! RIT dyes at Jo-Anns. Or even Kool-Aid if you want to do it cheaply.

[daycarediva]

You could dye them! RIT dyes at Jo-Anns. Or even Kool-Aid if you want to do it cheaply.

That's an AWESOME IDEA!!! I wonder if left over tie dye would work? dd had a tie dye thing at school and we have 14 bottles 1/2 full.

I sense a weekend project for DD!!! THANK YOU!

Here are the ikea set(s) I use, op.

http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Plastic-Flatware-Tumbler-Colorful/dp/B009PP5LGY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1400885776&sr=8-2&keywords=ikea+silverware+set

[NightOwl]

Wow, only $17? Are they durable?

[daycarediva]

Very. My oldest set has some minor wear on the spoons and light scratching on the plates. Not very noticeable, still usable.

[SilverSabre25]

That's an AWESOME IDEA!!! I wonder if left over tie dye would work? dd had a tie dye thing at school and we have 14 bottles 1/2 full.

I sense a weekend project for DD!!! THANK YOU!

Here are the ikea set(s) I use, op.

http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Plastic-F...silverware+set

Sure Tie dye stuff will be perfect!

[NightOwl]

What about cubby bins? I use the fabric cubes that fold up when not in use, but thought you guys might have a better idea? Those ****ers are about 15 bucks each.

And what do you do when you have more than 6? I love the ikea set, but there's only 6 colors.

[daycarediva]

What about cubby bins? I use the fabric cubes that fold up when not in use, but thought you guys might have a better idea? Those ****ers are about 15 bucks each.

And what do you do when you have more than 6? I love the ikea set, but there's only 6 colors.

Double up? Make "daycare buddies" and pair kids up?