{"id":9198,"date":"2024-02-05T18:45:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T18:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/?p=9198"},"modified":"2024-02-05T18:45:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T18:45:31","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-au-pairs-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/advice\/how-to-prepare-your-au-pairs-bedroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare Your Au Pair\u2019s Bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your au pair\u2019s bedroom is their oasis during their program year.
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This post was originally published in June 2018 and revised in February 2024 by other contributors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot to do when getting ready to welcome your au pair, and preparing your au pair\u2019s bedroom is essential for making them feel at home when they arrive. Beyond the au pair bedroom requirements\u2014which you can find in your Host Family Handbook<\/em>\u2014there are many other special touches that will let your au pair know that you care about their comfort in their new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When putting together your au pair\u2019s room, it\u2019s important to put yourself in their shoes. Your au pair has moved to a new country to live with a family that they haven\u2019t met before. Not to mention, they\u2019ll be taking care of your high-energy little ones all day! What sort of things would make you <\/em>more confident and comfortable stepping into this new chapter of life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not sure what to do, don\u2019t worry! Au Pair USA<\/a> has been supporting host families in welcoming their au pairs for over 30 years.  We\u2019ve created this checklist to help you prepare a cozy and welcoming room for your au pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Au Pair Bedroom Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you have these things in your au pair\u2019s room by the time they arrive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n