Massive List #5: Diaper Bag Contents.
As promised, here’s a list of what usually lurks in my diaper bag.
Essentials:
- Diapers, 3-6, depending on how long you’ll be out of the house. We use Huggies Ultratrim.
- Disposable package of wipes
- Diaper cream (Balmex)
- Plastic bags for disposing of dirty diapers. (I’m actually a big fan of the small packages of HandySacks sold at Target in the travel section - 10 plastic bags in a tiny little package.)
- Changing pad (disposable or otherwise)
- Purell hand sanitizer
- Small ziplock bag containing infant tylenol, baby thermometer, Neosporin, and a couple of Band-Aids
- Baby sunscreen, usually in stick form
- One complete change of clothes for baby, stored in a clear gallon-sized Hefty ziplock bag. (In case of mess, you can seal up the dirty clothes in this very same plastic bag)
- Sun hat
- At least one toy or book
- Bib and plastic baby spoon
Bonus items:
- Balance bar and bottle of water for mom/dad
- Ziplock bag of Cheerios
- Burp cloth
- Baby blanket
- Extra sweater or sweatshirt for both kids
- Reading material for 4-year-old
- Snacks for both kids, depending on where we’re going
- Nifty doodad that converts anything into a bib
(…so what’s in YOUR bag? I am obsessed about these things, and I’d love to know.)
Add comment April 3rd, 2007
