Q: Packing a diaper bag?

Posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 10:55 PM

Q: I'm planning a day out with my baby. What exactly should go in my diaper bag?

A: You’ll soon find a formula that works for you, but until then, here’s a guide for packing the diaper bag. Adjust according to season, the length of your trip (around the block or around the world?), and baby’s age and special needs.

□ Diapers (one for every two hours and a few extra)

□ Diaper wipes in a zipper bag (these also work as hand wipes for mommy) 

□ Changing pad

□ Diaper cream 

□ Nestie suggestion: Plastic bags for dirty clothes and diapers

□ 1-2 changes of clothes 

□ Shirt or jacket for baby and mommy

□ Blanket 

□ Hat for sun or cold

□ Nestie suggestion: Breast pads or a cover-up for nursing

□ Bottles and formula (for a lighter load, measure powdered formula into clean bottles and mix with tap water at the destination, or pack bottled water) 

□ Baby food and spoons

□ Burp cloths and bibs 

□ Teething gel or rings

□ Pacifiers (pack with nipples in a clean bag) 

□ Toys for comfort and distraction

□ Hand sanitizer

□ Sunblock (if baby is over six months) 

□ Antibiotic cream, fever and pain reducer, antihistamine

□ Emergency phone numbers and information

> Did we forget a must-have item? Is something on our list a waste of space? Got a great diaper bag tip? Leave a comment!