When you are pregnant with your first
child you
think
everything is adorable, cute, tiny and exciting and while all of that
is true you need to know exactly what cute, tiny and adorable items you
need to include in your diaper bag in order to survive motherhood. As a
new mom there will be two things attached to you, your kids and your
diaper bag.
Here are some things you will want to
take with you
everywhere you go.
- Diapers-
this of course is stating the obvious in a diaper bag but always have
at least 5 diapers on you at all times
- Wipes-
Wipes clean your kids after dirty diapers but they are also great for
cleaning little noses, hands and areas that your child might touch like
a restaurant table.
- Change of
clothes- Accidents happen so
always include at least 2 extra outfits because you never know when
your kids are going to cover an outfit with spit up or a dirty diaper
leak.
- Pacifiers-
These
are great mute buttons for when you are out and about and
trying to soothe your young one.
- Bottle-
have an extra bottle clean and ready to go in case you do not have
access to sink to clean the current bottle before the next feeding
- Travel
Formula- Most formula comes in travel powder or liquid so always
try to
have two to three bottles worth. Bottled Water is good and helpful when
mixing powder formula on the go
- Bibs and Burp Cloths- These
are great to have to help you cut down on having to changing your babys
clothes or your own due to spit up.
- Toys- Keep
your little one occupied with their favorite toy while you talk to the
doctor or checkout at the grocery store.
- Medicine-
Medicines
are great to have on hand like Tylenol and orajel for an
uncomfortable and teething child.
- Disposable Bags- Keep these on hand
to dispose
of dirty diapers when no trash can is nearby.
Every
mother has to decide what is best for her and her baby but these items
are the most commonly needed items when caring for small kids.
