Guests at a sleepover party only need five things: pajamas, a toothbrush, a change of clothes for the morning, any nightly medications, and one comfort item — a pillow buddy, blanket or stuffed animal. Everything else, from bedding to entertainment, is the host’s job. And if the party uses a styled sleepover rental like a teepee sleepover setup, even the beds, linens and décor arrive done-for-you.
Below is the full checklist we share with Slumberr families across Florida — tap items to check them off as you pack.
For guests: the overnight bag
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For hosts: what to have ready
What you don’t need to pack when the sleepover is delivered
A styled sleepover party rental covers the heavy lifting: teepee or glamping tents, real mattresses, laundered bedding, breakfast trays, fairy lights and themed décor are delivered, styled and picked up the next day. Guests still bring their overnight bag — but nobody needs a sleeping bag, and the host doesn’t need seven matching air mattresses.
Pro packing tips from 500+ sleepovers
- Label everything. Eight girls, eight identical phone chargers.
- Pack the morning outfit on top. Sleepy kids don’t dig.
- Skip valuables. Tablets and jewelry stay home; the party provides the fun.
- Tell the host about allergies early — snacks and breakfast can be planned around them.
Sleepover packing FAQs
What time should guests arrive and leave?
Most Florida sleepovers run 5 p.m. to 9–10 a.m. Arrive after dinner prep is done, leave after pancakes — a 16-hour window that feels big to kids and manageable to parents.
Should guests bring sleeping bags?
Only if the invite asks. Styled sleepover rentals include mattresses and fresh linens, so sleeping bags usually stay home.
What should kids wear to a themed sleepover?
Pajamas that nod to the theme — pink for a Swiftie night, cozy plaid for glamping. The theme drives the décor; guests just need comfy PJs that photograph well.
Planning the party itself, not just the packing? Browse our sleepover rentals — teepees, glamping and canopy setups delivered anywhere in Florida — or design your party online in about two minutes.