Have you been invited to a sleepover but don't know how to pack or what you might need? Read on - in this article you will find detailed steps on how to do this, while avoiding leaving important items at home.
Steps
Step 1. Use a large enough backpack or duffel bag
Make sure it has pockets for storing smaller items and spaces for larger items. You should choose one that is comfortable to carry and that everything fits perfectly.
Step 2. Get a pouch to store personal hygiene items
Inside, insert a deodorant, a body spray, a perfume, a toothbrush, a tube of toothpaste, some make-up, some sanitary pads, a bottle of shampoo, a shower gel (if you plan to shower at your home friend), hair ties, hairpins, a facial cleanser and everything else you need (put all the products that can open in airtight plastic bags to prevent leaks).
Step 3. Choose the pajamas or clothes you use for sleeping
If they are short-sleeved, add a comfortable sweatshirt for bed (you may be cold in your friend's room). Another idea is to put a nightgown in the backpack.
Step 4. Don't forget to buy snacks and junk food for the sleepover, including chocolate, pastries, cookies (such as Oreos), potato chips (salt and vinegar are preferable in the evening, as they won't bother your stomach) and, of course, drinks like Coca Cola, lemonade, Spray or Fanta
Step 5. Insert a pouch in which you will have put the medicines you may need (optional)
While you are sure your friend's parents will give you a drug if you need it, better have your own. You will need to have patches, pain relievers (perhaps acetaminophen), extra pads, ointment to apply to insect bites, an inhaler (if needed), antiseptic wipes, insect repellent, blemish / acne cream and all. needed to spend the night out.
Step 6. Add a magazine or book
You might wake up in the middle of the night, and you'd better have something to read.
Step 7. Don't forget a flashlight
It will come in handy if you wake up in the middle of the night with a compelling urge to go to the bathroom.
Step 8. Add a dressing gown and a pair of slippers
It is polite to wear them when you go to breakfast the next morning or when you go to dinner on the night of the sleepover.
Step 9. Don't leave the soft toy you always have at home when you sleep
Maybe you can have it with you even at the sleepover and show it to your friends: they will love it!
Step 10. Add a pouch containing nail polishes, nail art products, face masks and other useful items for a fun and relaxing sleepover
Step 11. Add the clothes and underwear you will wear the next day
Step 12. Finally, have fun
Have a nice evening, watch horror movies and try to sleep (but there are no rules anyway!).
Advice
- You could propose a couple of DVDs. For example, see Disney's “Frozen”.
- If you happen to be on period on the night of your sleepover, don't be afraid to ask your friend's mom to lend you some tampons if they run out of you. If your friend is already menstruating, ask her instead.
- Prepare a sign to hang on the door if your friend has a brother or sister who always intrudes but then doesn't want you to enter her room. Think of a funny and "threatening" phrase. Attach him to the door and see if he obeys.
Warnings
- Don't be sad if you start feeling homesick - think of something nice and focus on the sleepover.
- Make sure the movie isn't too scary, otherwise you risk having nightmares.
- Don't eat too much junk, as it could give you a bad stomach ache.
