Sleepover parties are times to have fun with friends and create lasting memories, but you need to be prepared to take everything you need with you. Make sure you have the right clothing and hygiene products you need for the night and the next morning. Plus, you can bring fun games or tasty snacks to share with others. Also consider bringing a gift for the host! This gesture of yours will be greatly appreciated. Ask your host for advice if you are unsure of what you will need, such as special pills or medicines.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Clothing and Personal Hygiene Items
Step 1. Bring the necessary hygiene products with you
When you go to a friend's house for a sleepover, you need to prepare for bed and leave the house the next morning. Bring everything you need to do this, but don't overdo it. Here are some of the items you might bring:
- Cosmetic bag for all hygienic products;
- Towel;
- Toothbrush and toothpaste;
- Deodorant;
- Facial cleanser;
- Hair bands and clips;
- Comb / brush;
- Lip stick;
- Menstrual hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary pads. If you are going to swim in the pool and have your period, be sure to bring tampons (if you need them).
Step 2. Bring all the clothes you need with you
Make sure you have everything you need. It is not pleasant to show up to a sleepover without the right clothes. Remember to bring:
- Underwear (bra and panties) - bring an extra pair for safety;
- Pajamas;
- Socks;
- Get dressed for the following day;
- Swimsuit if you are going to swim;
- Towel if you are going to swim.
Step 3. Bring any medications you need with you
Pack all the medicines you take on a daily basis. Take the packages directly to avoid risks in an emergency.
- If you have asthma or a severe infection that you need to take medication for, tell your friend's parents.
- If you have allergies, bring specific medications with you, especially if the host has a pet you are allergic to.
- If you have them, take your prescription glasses with you too and make sure you don't forget them if you don't see well!
Part 2 of 3: Other Important Items
Step 1. Put some money in the purse
It is possible that you are planning an outing, activity or an emergency that will require some money. To avoid problems, bring some cash.
If you are worried about expenses, ask your friend's parents how much money you will need
Step 2. Put your mobile phone and chargers in the bag
Remember to bring your cell phone to the sleepover so your parents can call you and you can contact them. However, remember that the mobile is useless without a charger, so don't forget it!
- Ask your parents if it is a problem for them to take their cell phone to the sleepover.
- Make sure you have the phone numbers of your parents, doctors and other people in your mobile phone book that it might be useful to contact.
Step 3. Ask where you will sleep
Ask the landlord where you will all sleep. If you don't have a bed, bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
If you don't have a sleeping bag, you can just bring a pillow and blankets
Part 3 of 3: Bring Items to Make the Sleepover More Fun
Step 1. Bring some snacks
Consider putting foods like chips, candy, snacks, fruit, or even a few pizzas in your bag.
- Always bring enough food to share with everyone at the sleepover.
- Ask your friend's parents in advance if you can bring snacks to share.
Step 2. Bring games
Think of games you can play together during the sleepover. You could bring a console with some video games, board games, or items for DIY projects.
- Bring an iPod or other MP3 player and put on some music during the sleepover.
- If you think you will have trouble sleeping or staying away from home, bring your favorite teddy bear or other sleeping object with you.
Step 3. Bring a camera to capture moments together
Sleepover parties are a lot of fun and are great opportunities to create lasting memories. To preserve those memories, you can bring a camera, if your parents agree.
Many phones have cameras. If you have a mobile phone that can take pictures, it's best to leave your camera at home so you don't risk losing an expensive electronic device
Step 4. Ask for permission to bring extra items
Ask the host if it is appropriate to bring games or food. Remember that you are a guest in someone else's house, so you must respect their wishes.
- Your friend's parents may have different rules than you have to follow, so avoid accidentally bringing items they might not like.
- For example, some parents do not allow their children to eat candy. If you were to bring some candy for the sleepover, they might consider it a disrespect.
Advice
- Put everything in a medium-sized bag that can hold everything you need. Don't try to fit everything in a small bag, as something would probably come out. A briefcase or a shopper are perfect for a sleepover.
- If you are allergic to any animals, ask the landlord if he has any pets or ask him if he can keep them in a separate room as long as you are in his home.
- If you are going swimming, keep your swimsuit in a separate bag, so as not to get your clothes wet.
- Make a list of what you need so you can be sure you've packed everything.
- Make sure you don't carry too many things or your bag will be very heavy.
- Bring a flashlight with you so you can go to the bathroom or look for something in your bag even with the lights off.
- Instead of stuffing a bulky game into your bag, you can bring cards to play Uno or traditional ones.
- Make sure you pack your bag a day in advance. This way you will have time to add the items you have forgotten and you will not risk forgetting something due to the rush.
- If you have a mobile phone but can't bring a charger because you only have one for the whole family, make sure your phone is fully charged before leaving home.
- If you forget something, don't worry. The landlord or one of your friends might have it. Remember to always be courteous when borrowing something.
Warnings
- Be careful when putting things you care about in your bag. There is always the possibility that you can lose them, break them or they will be stolen from you.
- Remember not to go to sleep first, or your friends may be playing tricks on you. Try to sleep when everyone else is tired too. If you don't want to be a victim of pranks, don't play them on others!
- If you are a parent, check your child's purse before they leave the house and make sure they have brought everything they need. At the same time, check that he hasn't put anything dangerous in his bag. Allow him to bring snacks if he promises to share them with others and if it's not a problem for the host's parents.
