Back to school
Back to school & kindergarten
A gentle start to the new school year
Each new school year marks a new stage in a child's life... and in their parents' lives. Whether they are discovering daycare, their childminder's home, or kindergarten, a few familiar landmarks help them experience this transition more calmly.
To accompany these first days, Carotte & Cie has created a selection of useful, soft, and customizable accessories, carefully crafted in our workshop in Hauts-de-France.
For nursery or childminder
The first few days away from home are filled with new discoveries. A familiar comforter, a blanket that smells of home, or a comfortable little bib become reassuring landmarks.
Discover our selection designed for baby's daily life: comforters, mini teething bibs, maxi swaddles, and mealtime bibs, made from soft, easy-care materials suitable for busy days at nursery or with a childminder.
For preschool
Soft landmarks for growing up well
Starting school for the first time is a big adventure. To accompany quiet times, naps, or moments of separation, a few personal items allow the child to reconnect with a bit of their own world.
Discover our special preschool selection with our cushion personalized with the child's name, ideal for rest times and easy to identify, accompanied by our comforters and large swaddles, to offer a cocoon of softness throughout this new stage.
FAQ
What accessories should I get for baby's first day at daycare or with the childminder?
To help your baby through this new stage with peace of mind, bring a comforter, a swaddle, a mini bib for teething, a meal bib and some spare clothes according to the recommendations of the childcare facility.
Which comfort blanket to choose for daycare?
The best lovey is one that your child already knows and loves to find at separation, naptime, or when they need reassurance. A soft, easy-to-handle, and washable lovey is ideal for daily use.
Why take a burp cloth to daycare?
The swaddle blanket is a truly multifunctional accessory. It can be used as a light blanket, a protective layer during mealtimes, a nursing cover, or simply as a comforting olfactory anchor thanks to its familiar scent.
What to pack in baby's bag for daycare?
In addition to the documents requested by the nursery or childminder, the baby bag usually contains a comforter, a swaddle, a bib, a change of clothes, diapers if necessary, a pacifier, and a small bag for dirty laundry.
Why is a personalized cushion useful for kindergarten?
The personalized cushion accompanies quiet times and naps in kindergarten. With the child's first name, it is easily identifiable by the educational team and allows your child to quickly find their resting space.
Is the first name useful on back-to-school accessories?
Yes. Personalization limits the risk of items getting swapped between children and makes it easier to identify belongings at daycare, with a childminder, or at preschool. It's also a lovely souvenir of their first back-to-school season.
What gifts should you get for a child starting school for the first time?
A soft toy, a personalised cushion, a lovely swaddle or a box of useful accessories make great gift ideas to celebrate this new stage in a child's life while providing reassuring comfort.