Infants & Toddlers
Preparing for Church
We are so thankful for your little one! You will find this information useful as you prepare for your child's first day of church!What to Bring
Include in your diaper bag:
- Change of clothes and plastic bag (in case of accidents)
- Two or three diapers and wipes
- Bottle of milk, formula, juice or water (nursing rooms are available)
- Comfort object and/or pacifier, if needed
Label all personal items (including bottles, pacifiers and cups) with your child's first and last name. We do not give medications or feed babies solid food. Let us know if your child has allergies.
Wellness Policy
Avoid bringing your baby to the nursery if they display:- Fever (your baby should be free of fever for 24 hours)
- Vomiting and/or diarrhea
- Any symptom of the usual childhood diseases such as chicken pox
- Common cold—from onset through 1 week
- Sore throat
- Croup
- Any unexplained rash
- Any skin infection—boils, ringworm, impetigo
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye) or other eye infections
Bringing Baby to Church
Come to the Children’s Ministry Welcome Desk at the South end of the building (by the aquarium). Greeters will be there to help you with the following check-in procedure:
- Fill out an Information Sheet, indicating all necessary info about you and your child. The following Sunday you will be able to use the Check-In System by entering your child’s name at the computer.
- You will be given an adhesive name tag and parent receipt. Put the name tag on the child’s back and keep the receipt to turn in when picking up your child.
- A Greeter will show you to the child’s classroom. Give the teacher/volunteer instructions about your child by filling out the “When Leaving Baby” form.
- When leaving the room, sign your child in on the sign-in sheet at the door. We'll use this information to reach you if needed. Keep your phone on vibrate.
- When picking up your child, give the teacher/volunteer your parent receipt and sign your child out.
Opportunities for Parents
Family Dedication Services
Family dedication services are held four times a year. This is an opportunity for parents to publicly dedicate their family to the Lord and receive the church's commitment to assist in the spiritual development of their child.
This is offered to families who are members of Hyde Park Baptist and The Quarries Church. Membership is required because in order to fully dedicate your family to the Lord, you must be personally committed to the Lord and the local church. If you are not a member and would like to make that commitment or if you have questions about membership, call or email so we can assist you.
Contact Bev Allen, ballen@hpbc.org, to participate.
Faith Path
We believe God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. The FAITH PATH initiative exists to partner with you as you guide your child's faith journey one step at a time. To learn more about this helpful collection of resources or to get started on your child's journey, visit the Faith Path website.
