When you get ready to take your baby for an outing, here’s what you’ll need in that all-important diaper bag:
- Diapers
- Wipes: Use a travel-wipe container or put wipes in a Ziploc bag, which will take up less space and still keep wipes moist
- Changing pad: Most diaper bags will come with one of these
- Bibs: One or two. Use bibs with Velcro instead of ties; that way you can put them on with one hand
- Extra set of clothing: Pack a complete set for baby, and an extra shirt for mom
- Bottle and formula: Try a new product called the Powder Baby Formula Dispenser, which holds enough formula powder for making three 8-ounce baby bottles, or can be used to hold cereal
- Bottled water: For you to drink or to add to the bottle to feed your baby
- Snacks: For you and baby as she grows
- Binky: If baby uses one
- Toys: Rattle, favorite stuffed toy
- Receiving blanket
- Camera: Digital or disposable
- Antibacterial hand cleaner
- Cosmetic-type bag: For baby Orajel, extra pacifier, and nail clippers
- Empty Ziploc bags: For the unexpected diaper change while you’re out and there’s no place to dispose of the diaper
How many diapers does a baby use?
By one estimate, 2,300 in the first year alone.
By one estimate, 2,300 in the first year alone.
Source: The Organized Mom by Stacey Crew