Dear $$NAME$$,

It's almost the end of the holidays, and whether your little one is heading off to kindy or school for the first time, or returning after the summer break, it's time to start thinking about the big day!

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Planning
Starting school or preschool will be far less daunting for your child - and you - if you are well prepared. Check out our tips for starting kindy or preschool, and tips for starting school to make sure you have everything covered.

Stocking up on the essentials
From backpacks to pencil cases, drink bottles to shoes, send your child off to preschool, kindy or school in style this year with these cool essentials:

"Traffic" canvas backpack, $26.95 from Early Learning Centre	"i-Walk sports" shoes, $64.95 from Bobux
"Tools for School" pack from Stuck On You	Organic cotton sunhat from Nature Baby
"Sandwich Keeper Plus" from Tupperware	"UV Naturals" sunscreen from Made 4 Baby
"Eco Tanka" drink bottle from Belly Beyond	"Eco Kids" sandwich pocket from 4 My Earth

Don't forget to check out the recipes in the OHbaby! Cookbook in our Lifestyle section for some great lunchbox fillers!

Happy planning!
The Team at OHbaby!