Packing for daycare for the first time?
The short answer: a toddler starting daycare needs a backpack big enough for two changes of clothes, nappies, bedding, bottles, lunch and a sun hat, but light enough for little shoulders. The...
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The short answer: a toddler starting daycare needs a backpack big enough for two changes of clothes, nappies, bedding, bottles, lunch and a sun hat, but light enough for little shoulders. The Little Adventures Starter Kit puts that in one order: a 25L Spixal Junior backpack with three compartments (just 400g empty), a matching 750ml drink bottle and a complimentary Magnetic Hat Clip, in six prints kids recognise as their own.
Here's what nobody tells you: the tiny toddler bag won't fit the day.
Made for little ones and their big days
Our Little Adventures Kits for ages 1–3 are designed for daycare, family outings, sleepovers at the grandparents’ house, weekend trips and holidays.
Each kit includes a roomy Spixal backpack, drink bottle and complimentary hat clip - giving parents a practical way to pack everything toddlers need while out and about.
The backpack is roomy enough for changes of clothes, nappies, wipes, snacks, a lunch bag, comfort items and their favourite little toy, without being unnecessarily bulky. Three practical compartments help keep everything organised and easy to find.
The complimentary hat clip keeps their hat visible on the outside of the bag, helping busy parents remember it before leaving home. Because when it’s “no hat, no play”, it’s one less thing you want to forget.
Perfect for little adventurers aged 1–3. Choose their favourite Spixal design and get ready for daycare days, family outings and every adventure in between.
What to pack in a daycare bag
- Two changes of clothes, and a wet bag for dirty ones
- Nappies or pull-ups, wipes and nappy cream
- Bottles, formula or expressed breast milk, and a water bottle
- Lunch and snacks in an insulated lunch bag
- A sleeping bag or cot sheet, plus a comforter or dummy
- A sun hat (clipped to the outside of the bag)
- Their favourite little toy
Need the lunch box too? See our toddler lunch boxes. Want the backpack on its own? Browse toddler and preschool backpacks.
Daycare help from our blog: how to choose the right daycare backpack, the starting daycare checklist and the best toddler lunch box.
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Let's Play Gaming Kids Backpack For kids who are always mid-level. The Spixal Let's Play Backpack is part of our Junior range, sized for daycare, preschool and the first years of school. A gaming-inspired print for kids who'd rather be playing. Inside, 3 spacious...
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The Little Adventures Starter Kit: Dinosaur Roar For little explorers who stomp into every new adventure. The Dinosaur Roar kit includes our 25L Junior backpack in the dinosaur print, a matching black drink bottle and a complimentary hat clip. Deep side pockets hold the...
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The Little Adventures Starter Kit: Butterfly Ready to flutter off to daycare, the park or Nana's place. The Butterfly kit brings together a 25L Junior backpack in our butterfly print, a matching purple drink bottle and a complimentary hat clip. At just 400g empty,...
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Monster Truck Kids Backpack Built for kids who are always mid-adventure. The Spixal Monster Truck Backpack is part of our Junior range, sized for daycare, preschool and the first years of school. Big wheels, bold trucks, and a design your kid will actually want...
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The Little Adventures Starter Kit: Let's Play Player one, ready for daycare. The Let's Play kit brings together our 25L Junior backpack in the gaming print, a matching blue drink bottle and a complimentary hat clip. Three compartments give everything a place, so mornings...
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Dinosaur Kids Backpack Big roars, small shoulders, sized just right. The Spixal Dinosaur Roar Backpack is part of our Junior range, sized for daycare, preschool and the first years of school. Bold prints for kids who are dinosaur-obsessed and proud of it. Inside, 3...
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Butterfly Kids Backpack A gentle, pretty print that still keeps up with a busy day. The Spixal Butterfly Backpack is part of our Junior range, sized for daycare, preschool and the first years of school. Soft colours, a design she'll actually want to wear....
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Unicorn Kids Backpack Bright, magical, and sized just right for little ones. The Spixal Unicorn Backpack is part of our Junior range, sized for daycare, preschool and the first years of school. A soft, colourful print kids are genuinely excited to carry. Inside, 3...
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The Little Adventures Starter Kit: Astro Cat Blast off to daycare with everything packed. The Astro Cat kit combines our 25L Junior backpack in the space cat print with a matching teal drink bottle and a complimentary hat clip. Padded straps and a cushioned...
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The Little Adventures Starter Kit: Monster Truck Fully loaded for daycare, days out and big road trips. The Monster Truck kit pairs our 25L Junior backpack in the monster truck print with a matching light blue drink bottle and a complimentary hat clip. There's...
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The Little Adventures Starter Kit: Unicorn A little bit of magic for daycare, days out and sleepovers. The Unicorn kit pairs our roomy 25L Junior backpack with a matching pink drink bottle and a complimentary hat clip. Three compartments keep spare clothes, lunch and...
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Astro Cat Kids Backpack Out of this world, and sized just right for little ones. The Spixal Astro Cat Backpack is part of our Junior range, sized for daycare, preschool and the first years of school. A print that's a little bit different, for...
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Packing for daycare for the first time? FAQs
What's in the Little Adventures Starter Kit?
A 25L Spixal Junior backpack, a matching 750ml drink bottle and a complimentary Magnetic Hat Clip.
This is a bag-and-bottle starting point, so look separately at anything your centre asks you to supply for meals or rest time. Some centres provide food; others need a full packed lunch. Keep spare clothing together in one compartment and put the bottle where an adult can reach it at drop-off. You can add a lunch bag later if the daily routine changes, rather than buying every school item on day one.
What size bag does a toddler need for daycare?
Big enough for two changes of clothes, bedding, bottles, a hat and lunch. The 25L Junior backpack fits a full daycare day in three compartments, without needing extra bags.
Ask the centre what stays there and what needs to come home each afternoon. Bedding and spare clothes can take more space than lunch, especially after a wet-weather change. Pack those items first, then check the remaining room for bottles and food. A bag's capacity is storage space, not a target weight for a toddler to carry; an adult may need to carry the loaded bag between home and the room.
How do I stop my toddler losing their hat at daycare?
Clip it to the bag. The Magnetic Hat Clip attaches to the D-ring on the Junior backpack, so the hat stays on the outside where you and the educators can see it.
Give the hat a regular spot: clipped on before leaving home, back on the clip after play. Practise that movement with your child while the bag is on a hook. Attach the clip where the hat will not drag on the ground or cover a zip they use often. It makes the missing-hat check a quick glance at the bag, rather than another search through the lunch compartment.
Is the kit only for daycare?
No. It's made for daycare, family outings, sleepovers at the grandparents' and weekend trips, and the backpack still suits them at kindy and the first years of school.
For a short outing, pack only what the day calls for and leave the daycare spares at home. For a sleepover, use the separate compartments for clothing, bedtime items and small things you want to reach quickly. Check the fit again when your child starts carrying the bag themselves. The same bag can serve several routines, but it does not need to carry the full daycare load on every trip.