Things needed for Kindergarten

What clothes do you need in a barnehage? We have made a list of what clothes and items are needed. The child should wear practical clothing that fits well. Keep in mind that it might get worn out or spotted.

Whats needed for kindergarten?

You might get at list from the kindergarten of what your child need for kindergarten start. Each child has its own place in the wardrobe, with a shelf or other place where they can keep change of clothing.

Indoor clothes and equipment:

  • two sets of clothing
  • indoor shoes, make sure it has soles (innesko)
  • water bottle (vannflaske)
  • lunch box (matboks)
  • set of warm clothes (wool or fleece)
  • diapers, diapers cream, cold cream/sunscreen (bleier, bleiekrem, kuldekrem, solkrem)
  • pacifier (smokk)
  • stroller for the child to sleep in (barnevogn)
  • name tags (navnlapper)

Outdoor clothes:

  • Rain clothes, rain boots and rain gloves (regndress, gummistøvler, regnvotter)
  • Shoes for the season
  • Winter jacket/pants or snowsuit (vinterdress)
  • Jacket and pants, or playsuit, in water- and windproof garment which can breathe (parkdress)

  • Hat for the season, buff or balaclava (lue, buff, balaklava)

You can ask the staff at your child’s kindergarten for recommendations.
Keep in mind that it is your responsibility to keep it tidy and organized. You might need to bring outdoor clothing home to wash for the next day. Same goes for wet clothes, take them home and bring replacements the next day.

You should label your child’s clothes and shoes so it is easier for both you and the staff to know what belongs to which child.