Congratulations! Thanks to The Morning Map running on your living room TV, your kids have navigated their visual stations, brushed their teeth, put on their shoes, and are standing by the front door ready to go.
Now comes phase two of the school morning: the parent exit check.
There is nothing worse than driving 10 minutes down the road only to realize you forgot your work laptop charger, the baby's water bottle, or that package you swore you'd drop off. Before you turn the doorknob, run through this ultimate parent doorstep checklist to make sure Mom and Dad are 100% ready too!
STEP 1 Kids School & Morning Essentials
- Kids Backpack: Double-check that it's packed and zipped with signed permission slips or homework folders.
- Kids Water Bottle: Filled with fresh water and placed in the side backpack pocket.
STEP 2 Parent Daily Essentials (The Big 5)
- House & Car Keys: In hand or in your pocket/purse.
- Cellphone: Fully charged and off the kitchen counter.
- Wallet / ID / Credit Cards: Tucked securely in your bag.
- Glasses / Sunglasses: Prescription glasses on your face or sunglasses in the car console.
- Work Computer & Power Cable: Laptop zipped in bag plus the wall charger cable!
- Tablet & Tech Chargers: iPad, Kindle, or work tablet with matching charging bricks.
STEP 3 Baby & Toddler Care Supplies
- Baby Bottles: Prepared milk/formula bottles packed in the insulated bag pocket.
- Baby Food & Snacks: Pushes, crackers, or purees for daycare or car rides.
- Baby Wipes & Diapers: Full pack of wet wipes and extra diapers.
- Baby Water Bottle / Sippy Cup: Clean water cup for the stroller or car seat.
- Change of Clothes for Baby: Backup onesie, pants, and socks for unexpected messes.
STEP 4 Drop-Offs & Special Activity Gear
- "That Thing" to Drop Off: That package, return item, or borrowed item you promised to drop off for that one person at that one place!
- Swim & Activity Gear (If Applicable): Swimsuits, towels, water-resistant bag.
- Sunscreen & Sun Protection: Kid-safe broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion or spray.
- Float Gear & Goggles: Arm floaties, swim vest, and anti-fog goggles.
- Sun Hats & Visors: UV-protective hats for the pool, park, or outdoor activities.
Build a Doorstep "Launch Station"
The easiest way to execute this checklist every morning is to set up a dedicated "Launch Station" right beside your front entryway table or coat rack.
Place a small tray for your keys, glasses, and wallet, and designate a specific basket for baby items and work cables. When The Morning Map reaches its final "Hugs & Kisses Out the Door" station, running down this 4-step doorstep list takes less than 30 seconds!
Master Your Morning Exit with The Morning Map
Get your kids ready on time so you have peace of mind to run through your exit checklist. Stream for free on iOS, Android, Roku, and Fire TV!
Supported Platforms: Apple (iOS & Apple TV) • Google Play (Android) • Amazon Appstore (Fire TV) • Roku
