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What to put in a diaper bag
Don’t you wish your diaper bag had magical powers akin to Mary Poppins’ carpetbag?
You could haul out the baby swing in the middle of your haircut or your clean, cozy changing table when faced with a blowout diaper in a less-than-clean public bathroom. No one wants to lug around the whole nursery for every outing, but here are some items you might consider carrying with you that would make life with baby easier.
For Baby
- Diapers (of course)
- Diaper changing pad
- Diaper cream
- Burp cloths
- Baby bottle, if your baby uses one
- A favorite toy for entertainment while waiting
- A comfort object (Keep the “favorite” at home and an extra in the diaper bag.)
- Extra pacifiers stored in a plastic bag
- Baby comb/brush/nail clippers
- Light blanket
For Mom
- Hand sanitizer
- Travel bags or plastic grocery store bags for wrapping diapers
- Nursing pads
- Tampons or pads
- Disposable camera (if you don’t have a good one in your phone)
- Emergency contact information, including your pediatrician’s name and number
- Chapstick
- Nutritious snack and water bottle (especially if you are breastfeeding)
For Both
- Wipes
- Complete set of extra clothes for baby and a clean shirt for you
- First aid kit including baby sun block, fever reducing medication, and a digital thermometer
- Small umbrella or a disposable poncho
- Tissues
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