What do you carry in your diaper bag?

[solongtogo]

I'm not sure what all goes into a diaper bag...what do you carry in yours?

[gelfnrach]

I have really decreased the amount of stuff in there since now I am more comfortable having less --DS is 7.5 mos
3 diapers
wipes
burp cloth
I BF exclusively but have 1 svg of formula in case of emergency, and an empty bottle (its been in there for months and havent used it yet--the juice with some water usually tides him over till I can get to a place to BF him)
a small bottle of juice (little gerber 4 oz one)
small tupperware with cheerios/puffs
an extra outfit (romper since its summer) amd socks
thermometer
tylenol/motrin
a toy or two
ziploc bags for dirty dipes, clothes, etc...
an extra bib
miniature bottle of sunblock
a baseball cap

my personal stuff--wallet, keys, phone, etc..in a smaller purse inside that I can just take out when I dont need the whole bag

Wow I really still have a lot looking at that list! LOL! I stopped carrying a blanket (keep one in the car),diaper creme, brush, tons of extra clothes (he doesnt leak now like he did when he was tiny). I guess when the fall comes I will have more because of adding a sweater or whatever.

Things I use most from the bag--BURP CLOTH, diapers, hat---all the other stuff I only use once in a while

[vjel]

my dd is almost 15 mos. now so I just have a couple diapers, wipes, changing pad, a couple toysbooks, and snacks...oh, and my wallet and cell phone.

when she was a newborn I basically had the same but prob more diapers, some ointment (aquaphor) for diaper rash, if needed, burp bloths, a couple extra outfits for the poo blowouts and bags for the poopy diapers. I think that's it. HTH!

[myshel]

DS is just over 2 weeks old. Here's what we have in our "mini" diaper bag:

* 3 diapers
* wipes
* extra outfit (usually a onesie)
* a receiving blanket
* burp cloth
* extra pacifier
* changing pad
* 2 bottles
* formula container w/ appropriate amounts
* bib
* socks
* hat
* extra ziploc for messy outfits

Judging from gelfnrach's list, I may need to add a few things though.

[kmmommy]

DS will be a year old next week. Now we carry a few diapers, wipes, his bottle and extra formula, tylenol (he's teething) and anbesol and a few small toys/books.

When DS was a newborn we had diapers, wipes, bottles, a receiving blanket, an extra outfit, mittens and hat, Mylicon for gas, changing pad, some pads for me when I still had PP bleeding and also some breast pads for when I was nursing.

[lelee17]

My DS is 21 months old, so we don't carry as much as we used to, but we always have...

*3 diapers
*baby wipes
*1 bib
*Extra clothes (onsie, shorts, shirt- in case of an accident)
*snacks (animal crackers or cherrios)
*sippy cup w/juice
*changing pad

Extra stuff we brought when he was younger...
*formula (and a water bottle to mix it with)
*bottles
*Balmex
*extra bibs
*babyfood (gerber)
*blanket
*mittens
*hat/beanie
*socks
*breastpump (in a seperate bag)

[BTB]

We seem understocked in comparison, but I haven't yet wanted something I didn't have. DD will be four months old next weekend:

diapers/wipes/vinyl changing pad
snap-in dirties pouch came with the bag
burp cloth (DD's BF'd, so that's it for feeding supples)
clothing change for DD
folded-up sling
binky

In/on the carseat:
linkadoos toys
blanket

In an inner zippered pocket I'll toss my cell phone, debit card, and driver's license so I don't have to carry a purse.

[maggieb]

Helena is 20 mos and Marisa is 4 weeks old.

-2 dipes for H and about 4-5 for M
-wipes
-changing pad
-change of clothes for M
-breast pads
-my wallet
-sunglasses
-lip gloss
-sippy cup for H
-hat for H

That's it.

[AlisonCO]

When he was little:

2 diapers/travel wipe container/changing pad
1 full outfit
2 cloth diapers for spit up etc
breastfeeding smock/cover up thing
big ziplock bag
pacifier
my wallet
water bottle
a couple of small toys


Now at 21 months:

2 diapers/wipe container/changing pad
bib
Sippy cup
sunscreen
hat
snack cup

I also always keep a spare outfit in the car.

[usafwife]

DD is 5 weeks old and in our diaper bag is:

*change of clothes
*formula
*water
*changing pad
*diapers
*wipes
*bottle and zip container to keep it cold
*blanket (sometimes 2)
*burp cloth
*a couple of toys
*lotion, powder, diaper rash stuff, baby soap
*thermometer (we have two so the extra one is in the bag)
*nail clippers (we have two so the extra one is in the bag)
*comb/brush
*Purell (for those diaper changes when water isn't handy, emergencies)
*pacifier


My stuff (as I don't see the need to carry another bag so I put my stuff in the diaper bag as well):
*wallet
*checkbook
*pens
*sunglasses
*meds (tylenol)
*water bottle
*keys


Plus we have a second diaper bag that we use for shorter trips that has diapers, wipes, changing pad (disposable), and burp cloth. When we take it then we also put a change of clothes, bottle, and blanket plus my things.

[solongtogo]

thanks everyone, this helps out a lot

[linda_loo]

Mine are almost 3.5 (no more diapers) and almost 2, and I never carried much more than changing pad, a couple diapers, wipes and drinks/snacks. Even when they were newborns.

[Natrat80]

I had a huge diaper bag that held EVERYTHING, but it wouldn't even fit in the underneath part of the stroller and I was tired of lugging it around, so I got a smaller bag for everyday trips to the store, etc and I just use the big bag for when we're going somewhere and staying for a while.
In my small bag:
4 diapers
wipes
Burts Bees skin creme (prevents diaper rash)
extra onesie
changing pad (since this bag is small I use a disposable Huggies Changing pad)
breast pads

I don't carry a purse anymore, so I also have my stuff in the bag:
mini hairbrush, powder, chapstick, lipstick in a ziploc bag
cell phone
checkbook and wallet
I usually grab a bottle of water and a granola bar to keep in the bag for me!

Here's the bag I use-I recommend a small bag for everyday trips...makes life much easier!
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[Sarah]

When she was small-
2 diapers
wipes
recieving blanket
change of clothing (like just a onesie and socks, usually)
hand sanitizer
snack for me while nursing (water bottle and protein bar, in case I got faint)

When she got older/was eating solids and playing more, it was more, and she's PTed now
a toy
a book
change of clothing (shirt, panties pants, socks)
emergency snack (applesauce or granola bar)
wet wipes (for hands)
sippy cup
band aids
hair ties

[Renrel]

21 months
--
A diaper kit - very thin mat that folds up into an attached net bag which we stick a diaper and wipes in.
A bag with a set of toddler flat ware, a sipping cup with lid, a thing that makes a bib out of a napkin, wipes and disinfectant so we are always ready to hit a resturant to picnic
sunscreen
toddler sunhat and glasses
A few small toys for distraction when necessary
a small juice box
some kind of easy snack - goldfish, kix, cherrios
some zip lock bags
emergency binki (just in case we forget one on an all day or overnight trip which included sleeping.)

That what I try to make sure is always in there. Other stuff may be added depending on where we are going. These days I try to have a swim diaper with us as well just in case we have the opportinity to get wet.

We have had so few blow outs that I don't carry a spare set of clothes most of the time.

We also keep a playground bag in the car at all times. This has chalk, tennis balls, a pull toy, a swin diaper, a spare outfit, sunsceen, a towel and maybe some snack in it. There are also a few balls on the floor in the backseat. Nice to alway be prepared for stop at a playground without carrying a ton in the diaper bag.

[Pookie]

DS will be 5 months on the 15th.
For him:
- 2 diapers
- wipes
- bib and burp cloth
-hat
- diaper pad
- extra onsie
- extra pacifer
- bottle and formula dispenser

For me ( I don't carry a purse):
-planner
- wallet and checkbook
- pen
-sunglasses
-keys
- cell phone
-lipstick
- pen

DS's toys are in/ on his carseat.

[lauren f s]

DD is almost 20 months and I have a huge diaper bag, but I love it. I carry:

4-5 diapers
wipes
ziploc bags for dirty diapers
mini bottle of sunscreen
sippy of juice
bottled water (to fill up sippy when juice runs out)
2 bags of snacks
small notepad
bag of crayons
2 small books
a few small toys
an extra onesie
pretty burp cloth
extra pair of nail clippers

I also carry my wallet, cell phone, lip gloss, keys, and pens.

When we're on a quick trip I carry a small purse with a diaper and a small bag of snacks, plus my things.

[moderngal]

depends on where we're going-
for a longer trip, I use a bigger bag and have:
*diapers (maybe 4 or so)
*wipes and diaper cream
*changing pad
*bib and burp cloth
*extra outfit and blanket
*extra pacifier
and for myself I add a pad, breast pads, lansinoh cream, hand sanitizer, wallet, keys, cell phone, lip gloss, water, and snacks.

for a short trip, I use my new backpack diaper bag and carry:
*2 or 3 diapers
*wipes and diaper cream (sample size)
*changing pad
*pacifier
*hand sanitizer
and then my basics- cell phone, wallet, lip gloss, and keys.

[cgmom313]

My list looks exactly like everyone elses. The only thing different that I have, is I bought a disposale camera and keep it in the bag, you never know when a photo op and you need a camera. I just used up the first one in the bag and my DD is almost 5mths old. I just got them developed and it is so cute. The first picture I snapped she was about 2 weeks old and the last one on the camera she was 4 months old. Of course for outings, b-day parties we take our good camera but nice to have and they dont take up too much room.

[kimthebride]

Almost everything here is a "mini version" of the item.

DS is 2 months old
Diapers
Wipes
A&D Ointment
Changing Pad
Diaper trash bags
Hooter Hider
Medela Nipple Shield
Burp Cloth
Nursing Pads
Lansinoh
Onesie
Hat
Bib
Clear zip pouch for wets
Handi Wipes
Kleenex

My stuff
Appointment Book
Wallet w/ Ped's tel# in it
Zip case with powder, gloss, Tylenol & Tums
Sunglasses
All Bran Snack Bars
Water
Book to read
Cell phone

[Ohana]

When DD was small, we had the usual suspects of change of clothes, diapers, changing pad, wipes, burp cloth, etc.

Now that she's 21 months, I just have a big-ish purse with changing pad, wipes, ziploc bag with change of clothes and a diaper or two, plus snacks. There might be a bottle of sunscreen in there too.

Instead of a purse, I got a little wristlet wallet thingie that fits my debit card, DL and cell.

[JRPAGV]

Great thread!

[dal]

For two kids (27 months and almost a year):

2-4 diapers
2 bibs
wipes
diaper cream
antibacterial hand stuff
a toy for my youngest
snacks
2 sippy cups

[magdesilver]

For my 6 month old:
2-3 diapers
1 pack of huggies wipes (in the soft package, so I don't have to refill it)
trial size of diaper cream (any brand I have a trial size of)
antibacterial gel
baby hairbrush
nail file
nose sucker thing
travel pack of kleenex
a bunch of little toys
my wallet
my cellphone
my lip balm
my datebook

I keep a seasonally appropriate change of clothes in the car just in case.

[catmom]

Okay... I think I am the least-prepared mom ever. On a good day, I remember to take a ziploc bag with some diapers, wipes, diaper-disposie bags, hand sanitizer, and a changing pad. Lots of times I am running out the door so fast I just grab a few diapers and shove them into my purse. Sometimes I don't even do that :o . It's pretty rare for DD to need a change while we're running some quick errands, but I really need to start doing better or I'm going to run into trouble one of these days.

[Sarah]

OMG. Reading my list from a few months ago- it's nothing compared to what I have now, with 2 kids and a healthy dose of paranoia. I have SO much crap stuffed in my bag. And whenever I take something out because I decide it's ridiculous to have, I end uo needing it the next day.
With two kids, one who is 3 and one who is 3 months, I have-

-3 diapers (cloth, so this takes up mucho space)
-wipes
-spray bottle of wipes solution
-change of clothes for baby
-hat and extra socks for baby
-binky
-disposable wipes for hands, faces, etc.
-dirty diapers bag
-light blanket thing for covering baby and for covering if I am nursing and don't want to show my side-chub :)
-2 empty ziplocs in case of emergency
-bandaids
-small ziploc of finger puppets for three year old meltdowns in long lines
-a sippy of water
-an emergency stash of crackers or goldfish
-hand sanitizer
-at least one sling, if not 2.
-little thingy with shot records and weight and stuff, for doc. appointments.

and for me, I add a compact, pens, agenda, notepad, lipgloss, breathmints, a small deodorant (I walk out the house w/o it all the time), wallet, checkbook, tampons, and a book to read.

I am insane about this. I spend about fifteen minutes before I leave folding and organzing everything, and then it gets rifled through in five minutes, because I can't find anything.

[lawyerwifemom]

I didn't even own a diaper bag with my first. I would stick a diaper and some wipes in my purse. I also had a blanket and a couple toys in the car seat. When she got old enough for finger foods, I would stick a very small tupperware filled with cheerios or raisins etc in the purse too.

Now, with two, I have a diaper changing station in the back of my SUV. I have a comfy blanket, pack of diapers and tub of wipes there. I can change both kids there very conveniently and avoid the hassle of public restrooms as much as possible. I have also expanded to actually having a diaper bag with toys books, hand sanitizer and snacks but it usually left in the car.

[tqsmom]

our diaper bag doubles as my purse on the weekends. I won't carry both a purse and the bag, and I don't need a huge bag during the week. I just throw my cell, keys and wallet in the diaper bag and we are good to go.

Other than my stuff, we have the usual dipes, wipes, snacks, sippy cup, sometimes a change of clothes, and usually a small notebook and a couple of crayons.

[lindybug]

Bump! Looking for diaper bag necessities for a first-time mom.

[JRPAGV]

My DS is currently six months old:

Several diapers
Travel wipe case full of wipes
Disposable diaper bags
Portable changing pad
Hand sanitizer
Baby Aquafor or lotion (sometimes)
Change of clothes for DS
Extra bib
Extra pair of socks
Blanket
Pack of tissues
Toy
My wallet
My keys
Cell phone
Digital camera

[lindybug]

Thanks, JRPAGV! I was wondering if I needed to get some sort of travel case for the wipes / diapers. Also, if people really used those disposable diaper bag things I saw at BRU. I guess so! :)

[jenjen0713]

3-4 diapers
travel size wipes
burp cloth
change of clothes
ziploc bag for dirty clothes/dirty diapers
kleenex
travel size diaper rash ointment
hand sanitizer
receiving blanket (to cover up if I have to BF in public)
baggie of puffs,cherrios
couple small toys/book
disposable camera
keys
cell phone
checkbook/wallet

[magdesilver]

My DD is 13 months.
2 dipes
travel wipes pack (soft pack)
disposable change pad
straw cup of water
snack trap with goldfish in it
ziploc of some other snack food
board book
teething tablets
sunblock stick
sun hat
disposable placemat and bib

wristlet (credit cards, id, cash)
lip balm
breath mints
cellphone

[red_canuck]

I loved this thread when I was pregnant, so happy I finally get to contribute!

DS is 3 months old, and while I admit I have everything but the kitchen sink in my diaper bag (maybe they make a travel size kitchen sink I could get? lol, j/k) I have used most, if not all, of the things at least once. Everything in my bag is travel size, so it does take less space.

My diaper bag has two large main compartments, and a small outer zip pocket. I also has mesh side pockets. I also bought 3 smaller zipper pouches to help organize in side. The pink pouch is for me, the beige pouch is for Logan and the black pouch is for diaper changes. Colour coding helpes for better organizing in my baby brain!

Here's what I have in each:

One mesh side pocket holds my keys, the other has a juice box or bottle water for me.

Small outer zip pocket:
Cell phone
hand sanitizer
packet of kleenex
lip balm
extra binky
dried fruit bar (for me)

Main compartment 1:
loose:
my wallet,
sunglass case
receiving blanket
nursing cover up
compact pocket umbrella
Large sunblock tube (i use alot)
organizer

pink pouch: All of my loose things-
mascara
lip balm,
contact solution and contact case,
tums,
hair elastic and hair brush
deoderant
hand moisterizer
mirror
nail clippers
bandaids
extra strength tylenol
Pepto bismal tablets
gravol tablets

beige pouch: All baby loose small things
baby wash
baby moisterizer
baby shampoo
extra bib
extra socks
extra onsie
extra hat
nasal aspirator
baby tylenol
thermometer
washcloth and grape seed oil (cradle cap)


Second main compartment, ie the diaper side:
loose:
Diaper pad
disposible diaper pad
cloth diapers
washable waterproof dirty diaper bag

Black pouch (ie. the small grab and go diaper esential kit):
disposible diaper
homemade wipes in a ziploc
ziplocs for used wipes or the occasional dirty 'sposie
Zinx oxide diaper creme
daily diaper creme
extra cloth diaper cover
CPF cloth diaper



so yeah, type A personality here! lol.

[cr8zyforaf]

I keep the following items in the car at all times for emergency:
diapers
wipes
1 bottle
bottled water
small despenser with formula
snacks (puffs and cheerios in ziplocks)
extra clothes
pacifier

In diaper bag (DD is 9.5 months)
diapers and wipes
A&D
those blue scented bags to put dirty diapers in
toys/board books
snacks (puffs, cheerios)
sunblock and hat
pacifier
teething tablets and motrin (in case of emergency..she is in the throws of teething)
depending on how long I plan to be out - bottle and meal
disposable bib
changing pad
wallet
cell phone
chapstick

[kdotp]

I'm fairly minimalist, I keep:

diapers (2-3)
wipes (we got a plastic travel case free from the hospital and I just refill that)
hand sanitizer
changing pad
light blanket
paci
bottle
to-go formula packets (2)
burp cloth and/or bib
wrist wrattle (which I always forget is in there)

For me I toss in:
wallet
lipgloss
mints

I probably should have an extra change of clothes, but DS never has blowouts or leaks. Tossing in a few ziplock baggies is a good idea, though...

[njnewyearsbride]

DD is one...

travel pack of wipes
3-4 diapers
purell
a&d
disposable changing pad
diaper trash bags
disposable place mat
disposable spoon
disposable bib
change of clothes for dd
one or two bottles depending on how long we'd be out
sippy
snack trap
board book
a couple small toys
changing pad
sun hat
sweater

for me -- cell, small id case, big wallet, envelope of coupons, keys, camera

[MrsCantDecide]

DS is 3.5 months old...
4 - 5 diapers
Wipes
disposable changing pad
wrist rattle
mylicon (not even opened!)
Diaper cream
hand sanitizer
2 bottles of BM
car bottle warmer
digital camera
Onsie
Receiving blanket
Tube of sunscreen

I just throw my wallet and keys in an outer pocket if I don't want to take my purse. My purse is small, so I usually take that and leave the diaper bag in the car for quick trips.

[JRPAGV]

Thanks, JRPAGV! I was wondering if I needed to get some sort of travel case for the wipes / diapers. Also, if people really used those disposable diaper bag things I saw at BRU. I guess so! :) You're welcome. Yeah, I used to try to stuff the regular-sized Pampers wipes case in the diaper bags, and it took up all the room. I finally caved and got a plastic travel case at BRU for like $2.49. The disposable diaper bags are great too. They would be really handy if we went out more often. But, we use them everyday anyway now that DS has started solids. Those dipaer smells work great at holding in odors until babies start solids. Now we just put the dirty diaper in one of those bags, tie it up, then throw it in there. It helps a lot.

[Hawaii2SJ]

DS is 7 months: * all in my skip hop duo

4 diapers
plastice wipes holder
folding changing pad
purell
roll of diaper trash bags
travel size anti-bacterial wipes( to wipe tables when we eat out)
bottle water
playtex nurser bottle
formula holder(I hate that its so big...any rec's for a smaller one??)
baby wash cloth
travel size baby bath soap
extra one piece onesie/romper (the ones that look like shorts)
wallet
cell phone
chap stick
pen
sunglasses
camera
sitck of sunblock
sun hat for DS

all of DS's toys are usually attached to his links on his stroller

[EJH]

DD is 9.5 months old.

I carry...

4 (give or take) dipes
wipes
balmex
a couple of toys
1 or 2 outfit changes.
cheerios
sippy cup w/water
bottle of EBM (not all the time)
purell
digital camera (not all the time)
cell phone
money

[karlatta]

DS is one month old.

3-4 diapers
wipes
ziploc for stinkies
travel baby lotion
extra onesie and socks
2-3 pacifiers
burp cloth
formula holder and bottles (# depends on how long we'll be out)
Mylicon
hat
chapstick
wallet
keys
cell phone
bottle of water (for me)

We keep an extra blanket in the car. DS is too young to play with toys, but I often have something for DD (8yo) in there too.

[Sarah]

2 dipes
2 wipes
bag for dirties (we use cloth)
snack for DD
protein bar (I am prone to fainting)
keys, wallet, cell

oh, I forgot, almost always I have a sling or 2 in my bag, too.

[jki]

In my diaper bag - I have 2 kids:
4 diapers
container of wipes
disposable changing pad
sample of diaper cream
single serve package of oatmeal
single serve package of formula
disposable bib
disposable placemat
disposable spoon
sunscreen
1 paper towel
Kleenex
my keys, wallet, cell phone, tampon
Purell
plastic bag for disposal of used diaper
juice box
various snacks
a couple toys
2 sippy cups of water

I keep more diapers, more wipes, spare outfits, hats, jackets, more water, emergency snacks and toys in the car.

[daisysue62]

DD is 10 months old and I have a Fluerville Sling Tote and carry:

Travel container of wipes
3-4 size 3 diapers
Diaper changing pad
Small bottle of hand sanitizer
One piece outfit for emergency changes
Several toys
Small container of Oatios or Gerber Puffs
Sippy Cup
My wallet and checkbook
Cell phone
Keys

Depending on where we're going and how long we'll be out I may also have:
Hat for DD
Lightweight blanket
Pouch (sling)
Digital Camera
Sunscreen

[lml41981]

Sarah, it is funny you keep updating. You go from little to lots to little. :)

***

DD is 8 months...I BF and CD. Our diaper bag has:
2-4 diapers (rolled compactly to take up less space...I'll take 6-10 if we're going to visit family...but then I switch to the big bag...this is ridiculous now that I see it typed out because we never use more than 5 diapers in a day)
4 or 5 wipes
Bottle of wipe solution
Changing mat
Wet bag for the dirties
Pacifiers
Cell phone
Wallet
Keys
Gum

Sometimes I add sunscreen, insect repellent, water, a sippy and toys. I also have the reminder card for her ped. appointment in the bottom...oh and the keys to our safe deposit box. My diaper bag becomes a sort of catch-all for junk. Now I know how my mom felt and why her purse was always the size of a small carry-on bag. :rolleyes:

[Daniel's Kitty]

Almost 10 months

3 diapers
wipes
change of clothes (he is always so dirty)
snack
spoon
cup (thrown in in the way out if we will be out for a while)
toys (here is what gets me in trouble)
wallet if it won't fit in my pocket
cell if its not in my pocket
keys
Purell thing that hooks onto the handle
saline and bulb syringe.

[BeachBum]

For those of you that have already posted and might see this-- I would be interested to know what diaper bag you use :) If you feel up to editing your post it would be helpful.

[Traciann]

dd is 13 months i use a lands end small open tote bag. its not a diaper bag, but it the right size for me, and it has sturdy sides so it stays upright

2 diapers for dd and disposable changing pad
soft travel pack of wipes
straw cup
snack for dd
depending on where we are going i throw in a toy or two and the disposable bib/placemat if we are going out to eat.
wallet and cell phone for me

[{b}]

Any more suggestions for first time moms?

Specifically hoping to hear what bag you use for everyday, what's in it for your newborn, what you DIDN'T use that you thought you'd need.

[Sarah]

For a newborn you barely need anything, especially if you nurse. I think when both my kids were newborns, all I needed was a diaper, a travel pack of wipes, and a onesie. For longer trips I just threw in a couple more diapers.

[nuhmah]

DS is 6 weeks old, and we BF exclusively

3-4 diapers
changing pad
travel case of wipes
extra onesie and pair of socks
small receiving blanket
box of scented disposable diaper bags (for when I need to trash the diaper)
burp cloth
waterproof lap pad

I just threw it into a cute toile tote bag I have and it has worked out great - very easy to carry, and I have not had the need for anything else. I sometimes carry my purse, and sometimes I don't. I usually carry him in my Kozy Mei Tai (www.kozycarrier.com) and so I stick my ID, credit card, cell phone, and keys into the pouch on there. Lately I have also started carrying nipple cream and a shield in the diaper bag.

[elissa]

bump

[craftgenius]

Here's my list...

Change of clothes
travel case of wipes
diapers
vasaline
changing pad
wet ones individual packs
pacifier
pacifier cleaner
bottles
antibacterial gel
diaper bags

[betsyboop]

My baby is 3 months and I don't carry a diaper bag. I had planned on getting one, but then forgot to do it before she was born. Once she was here, I realized that I didn't actually need one, which was just as well because that means I can still carry a normal purse:D

Instead, I have the skip hop pronto that I keep in the basket under her stroller. It holds a couple of diapers, a travel pack of wipes, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer. It has a built in changing pad as well. I breast feed, so I don't need to have any bottles with me. Oh, and I keep a burp cloth tucked behind the back of the Bundle Me which is permanently installed on her car seat.

[Sabriel]

3 cloth diapers
4 cloth wipes
an extra outfit
receiving blanket
changing pad
bag for wet/dirty diapers
pacifier
nipple shield :rolleyes:
antibacterial wipes
o shaped cereal
straw cup
sunscreen
hat

[mommydearest]

I have the PBK Ultimate diaper bag

2 binkys
gas drops
baby tylenol
wipes/changing pad combo
3 diapers--we use cloth so they are big
small wet bag

8 oz bottle of water and a 4 oz baby bottle--fits on the end
3 Similac singles--even though DD is breastfed, you never know if is out with grandma or DH and get into an emergency, so I keep them in there

1 extra outfit that I rotate, socks and onsie
sweater
either a receiving blanket or a burp rag
2 or 3 bibs
1 baby wash cloth
a couple toys that fit in the bottle holder on the other end

[magdesilver]

I have a 2 year old DD and 4 month old DS and BF the little one so no bottles.
-2 size 5 dipes, 2 size 2 dipes
-wipes
-a few diaper sacks to throw dipes away
-antibacterial wipes
-kleenex travel pack
-nail file and pen
-sippy of water for my DD
-1-3 little snack bags for DD
-table topper and disposable bib for DD
-paci for DS (he doesn't use one regularly but he'll take one when he's upset or hungry and it will calm him until I can feed him)
-nursing cover
-digicam
-cellphone
-my wallet (jujube bemine)
depending on where we are going, I might throw in a toy for DS and/or a board book, matchbox car or diego figurine for DD.

[ShelbyMay]

I have a SkipHop Expo and an 11-month-old DD. I usually carry:

sippy cup with formula or water
1 extra serving powdered formula
snack container with cheerios, puffs, or goldfish
2 diapers, travel wipes container
scented diaper bags incase there is nowhere to dispose of stinky diaper
sunscreen
pacifier (in case we are stuck in the car at nap time)
1 container pasta pickups (if we are going to be out for a while)
spare onesie
wallet
keys
sunglasses
cell phone
pen
lip gloss
camera


When DD was younger, I also packed my sling, nursing cover, small blanket, and a favorite toy.

[lucycat]

I am always carrying a full diaper bag and can never get it shut/or feel like I am staying overnight somewhere!- maybe I just need to buy a new bag:o,(i think mine is by graco) but Im wondering how you carry everything in one bag?? would any of you mind showing the inside/outside of your bag?

right now I carry:
3 diapers, wipes,burp cloth,juice cup,bottle,toys,extra outfit & socks,teether,small container of puffs/cheerios- i think that is all??

Thanks

[Kanga]

I have the Lands End do-it-all diaper bag. Sometimes I get annoyed that it's so big, but OTOH, I'm always cramming stuff in it to get the zipper closed. I really like the wide-mouth design, the snap in 'toiletries ***' and the wetbag it came with. The toiletries *** I use for sippies and wipes (we use cloth so sometimes the container leaks) to keep everything else from getting wet in case of a leak.

My two are 26mo and almost 10months

2 sippy cups
fork for 26mo old (restaurants always seem to have ginormous ones)
snacks
2 diapers for 10 mo old, more for longer trips.
spare pair of underwear and pants for the 26mo old
4-6 wipes
rash cream
spare pacifier
sling or 2
hats for both during the winter if they're not wearing them
sunscreen in the summer
couple books or toys
pads and tampons for me
changing mat

In the beginning I also had burp clothes and bibs and a complete spare outfit (2 for longer trips). With dd1 I leaked a lot so I also carried extra nursing pads and a shirt for me.

[whitlockan]

TOO much!!

I have a Ju Ju Be - Be All

In it:
8 diapers
wipes travel container
balmex
1 change of clothes
1 burp cloth
1 bib
2 pacifiers
2 toys
2 jars of food
1 spoon
1 feeding bib
Ziplock bag of cherrios/puffs
1 shirt for me (this was a more recent addition)
Changing mat
1 blanket
we nurse so no formula neede

for me:
keys
wallet
lip chap
lip gloss

I think thats it.....

[Ericka_Jarett]

we have a Catini Backpack diaper bag: Catini backpack pic (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2308462)

I have 3 sizes of diapers (2 of each size in the diaper changing pad we have)
few extra diapers of all sizes
Travel pack of wipes
2 receiving blankets
small can of formula
compartment formula holder
placemat that rolls
long trips we take extra clothes for all 3 kids
medicines for Easton and ourselves
medical immunization records
coupon envelope
pacifier holders
travel bottle of purell
cloth diapers
bottles of water
side pockets hold 2 bottles each
spoon
baby food jar
small cup of teddy grahams
small cup of cheerios

[Bibay626]

Just *bumping* for ideas for my SIL

I have a JJB BePrepared. Such a huge @$$ bag, but I tell ya, whenever I try to downsize and leave out a few things, I ended up needing whatever I left out!

When DD was a newborn:

6 diapers
1 large Kirkland brand wipes
1 tube of diaper cream
2 bibs
2 burp cloths
1 sleeper
2 onesies
1 comlete outfit (depending on weather)
1 pair of socks
2 6 oz. bottles
1 bottle of water
container of pre-measured formula
1 disposable diaper pad
1 receiving blanket
1 thick blanket


1 Zippered water-proof pouch containing travel-sized:
- Baby Tylenol/Motrin
- Mylicon
- baby powder
- baby lotion
- baby J&J wash
- extra pacifier
- Tide stick


Now that DD is 11 months old, I tried to omit things because I had to add things (although, as you can see, I still carry around a lot!)

- one less burp cloth, bib, and bottle.

- added:
1 disposable bib
1 sippy cup of water
1 container of snacks
1 disposable table mat
1 bottle of teething tablets
1 spoon
Baby cereal, baby food (depending on how long we are out of the house. She's starting to eat regular food now, so I suspect this will soon be omitted too.)
Small toys to keep her occupied
Her blankie

And in the zippered pouch, I added:
- neosporin
- bandaides
- sunscreen

I know, I'm nuts. But I just feel better about carrying more stuff. I do use a smaller bag for quick trips anc carry the essentials: diaper, wipes, bottle, formula