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Toddler Busy Book and Busy Bags

Backpacks for kids are a necessity and they are also very helpful for parents of little ones. Have you ever gone to the doctors office, dentist or hair salon and had kids that were restless and fussy because they were bored? Well, if so, then you need to take heed from Trish Kuffner, author of The Toddlers Busy Book: 365 Creative Games and Activities to Keep Your 1 1/2- to 3-Year-Old Busy. She suggests that every parent has a Busy Bag for their kids.

A Busy Bag for kids can include:
  • Dolls and their clothing, blankets, and other accessories
  • An edible necklace (like cereal or crackers with holes in the middle strung on a piece of shoestring licorice)
  • Favorite toy, stuffed animal, or blanket
  • Magnets and a small metal cake pan
  • Matchbox cars
  • Simple wooden puzzle
  • Special snacks
  • Stickers and a sticker book or plain notebook
Back packs, duffle bags, and diaper bags are great for parents to use to create their own Busy Bags for kids.

Other bags for kids

When you have children you it will seem like you need a bag for every occasion. Those bags include diaper bags, backpacks, “busy/fun” bags, toiletry bags, luggage and even back up bags in the car.  As a new parent you can choose which type of bag suits the needs of your child but it is always best to prepared for the unexpected when it comes to parenthood.

 Diaper Bags- Before your baby is even born you should have a diaper bag packed and ready for the drive home from the hospital after birth. This bag should include a few newborn diapers, wipes, hat, mittens, extra clothing, nail clippers, Neosporin for circumcisions, burp cloth, bottle and travel formula unless you are breastfeeding. 

Toiletry Bags- When spending the night at grandma’s or a friends you will need to have a toiletry bag of some kind filled with overnight necessities. Those necessities include shampoo, any medicine your child may be taking, nail clippers, diaper rash cream, lotion, band aids, Neosporin, hair brush, wash cloth and I even recommend sunscreen because you never know if they may need it and it is always good to get into the habit of carrying it with you and using it to protect your kids skin.

Backpacks or “busy/fun bags”- these kinds of bags come in handy when your children are a little bit older and need to be distracted. Items to include in this bag are snacks, favorite toys, lovie, coloring books and crayons, building blocks, video games, an etch-a-sketch or any other item that your kids enjoying playing with.

Luggage- It is so cute to see a little one proud of its very own luggage and excited about their adventure to grandma’s house. If you choose to monogram I would strict to initials only to deter strangers from being able to call out your child’s name.  When packing their overnight bag include things like pajamas, extra clothing, shoes, toiletry bag, favorite movie, favorite book, favorite toy, their lovie or blanket and of course lots of extra diapers and wipes.

A Back up Bag- I always have a back up bag packed and ready in my car in case plans change at the last minute. It contains snacks, clothing, shoes, books, movies, toys, a blanket, first aid kit, diapers, wipes, an extra bottle and sippy cup and necessary grooming tools for on the go.

My favorite choice for diaper bag - Vera Bradley

 

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