See the Sweet Back-to-School Essentials Alex Drummond Found for Sofia
These finds are plenty practical—and so cute, too!
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Sofia is heading back to school, and Alex Drummond is making sure she has all the essentials—and then some! Ree’s granddaughter started a Mother’s Day Out program unexpectedly in the spring when a spot opened up, which meant Alex didn’t have much time to shop for all the fun school-day extras. “Since we started Sofia in ‘school’ (MDO) in the middle of spring when a spot randomly opened up, I feel like I didn't have time to get together all of the fun school supplies,” Alex shared. This time, she’s had plenty of time to plan, and she’s taking full advantage of it.
“Sooooo going all out prepping for when she starts back up in August,” Alex said. And going all out, she is! From a personalized backpack and adorable insulated lunch bag to a kid-friendly water bottle and labels for keeping track of all those little belongings, Alex has picked out practical essentials that are still plenty cute. She’s also found the sweetest dresses for the first day (and beyond)!
Basically, Sofia is sure to be the best-prepared kiddo in her class. Now all that’s left is that first-day-of-school picture!
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Alex is sending Sofia off to school with this adorable backpack, which is made from wipeable, water-resistant coated cotton that’s easy to clean. It also has front and side pockets for keeping her little essentials organized, plus easy-to-use zippers made for small fingers.
Of course, she also got the matching lunch pail! This one keeps meals and snacks cool, while the wipeable, water-resistant exterior makes cleanup a breeze. The compact shape is perfectly sized to fit inside or carry alongside the backpack.
How cute is this confetti-adorned cup? It’s also leakproof to help prevent any spills. Alex says, “I wanted to get Sofia her own cute insulated cup! Saw a lot of people rave about this one. She loves it!!! Will be great for Mother’s Day Out.”
The easiest way to keep school supplies from getting lost! This Starter Label Pack comes with 74 durable, waterproof labels plus two personalized bag tags, with different sizes for everything from clothing and water bottles to lunch containers. When Alex bought them, she posted, “While we're on the topic of school/daycare, these labels are a MUST!! If you know, you know—you've gotta label everything!”
Alex gets all of Sofia’s cutest dresses from The Smocked Flamingo! This sweet pink dress features an adorable apple design that’s perfect for celebrating the start of a new school year. You can even add an embroidered name. It’s such a cute addition to any first-day-of-school wardrobe.
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