What do you put in your diaper bag???

[todzwife]

Ok, so I know the obvious...diapers& wipes and probably a change of clothes, but really what do you put in your diaper bag? I tend to be an overpacker, I like to be prepared...I have a LE little tripper that I plan to use most of the time. Any suggestions would be awesome! Thanks bunches! :)

[egoldber]

For a breastfed newborn, I think its easy.

diapers
wipes
bags for dirty diapers
a pacifier, if using
Lansinoh, if using
extra breast pads
an extra outfit
a burp cloth
a 1/2 liter bottle of water (for mom)
a snack (for mom)

The Little Tripper was the only bag I had until Sarah was 6 months old. Once they start solids and you start feeding them when "out and about" life becomes more complicated.

HTH,

[stillplayswithbarbies]

For a breastfed newborn, here is what I had:

changing pad
diapers
wipes
trash bags for diapers
receiving blanket
change of clothes for baby
hat for baby (winter hat, then sun hat)
extra nursing pads for me
purell hand sanitizer (I've never used it)
diaper rash cream (never used it)
Shout wipes (for treating stains, so far never used it for baby, just me)
burp cloths
bottle of water for me
camera

When she was about 4 months old, I added some toys. Everything else is still the same.

...Karen
Jacob Nathaniel Feb 91
Logan Elizabeth Mar 03

[todzwife]

Ah ha! Extra nursing pads! See, I wouldn't have thought of that on my own! Thank you!

[new_mommy25]

Believe me, you will need those extra nursing pads lol...

[todzwife]

Yeah, considering I have been leaking since week 16, I probably will! LOL!

[Jen841]

This is exactly what we have in our diaper bag. We have used the hand sanitizer. The Shout wipes have been used for DS's clothes after explosions. I also have a granola bar for me and my cell phone and wallet.

We do have stuff for "the emergency bottle." I nurse, but there are times that a bottle is necessary to make life easier for Mom(i.e. during church, while riding on the expressway or sitting in traffic,...) The bottle is a toy at this point. He LOVES to chew on the nipple. Better the bottle than me!

[stillplayswithbarbies]

You're not kidding. I have extra nursing pads in my desk at work, in my purse, in my computer backpack, the diaper bag, and the glovebox of the car!

I'm prepared for leaking anywhere I am LOL

I've only needed them once, since I always put on a pair when I get dressed in the morning. I somehow forgot them one day! Good thing I had some at work.

...Karen
Jacob Nathaniel Feb 91
Logan Elizabeth Mar 03

[redhookmom]

Lots of good info here. I also carry a small laminated card with Dr. and poison control numbers.

Jessica

[pamela mom of 3]

I have always travelled pretty light even when i had 2 in diapers....

I usually have wipes, diapers, some small snacks cookies, cheerios and many times now a thomas train for my son lol :D

Also a sippy cup of water, i carry a seperate bottle bag with an ice pack.

:)
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