10 Items of the Well-Stocked Diaper Bag

Does your diaper bag have everything you need in it?These are perfect for storing soiled clothing until you
Of course, you have the basic items: diapers, wipes,get home.
bottles, etc. But are you equipped for any "baby6. Extra Food-
situation" that could possibly arise? It may seem like aPack one more feeding than you think you'll need. If
lot of gear, but if you bring along the following babytoday is the day your baby decides to increase his or
paraphernalia when you head out, you'll be ready forher food intake, or, once again, if you are out longer
just about anything.than you planned, you'll want to be prepared with
1. Diapers-enough food.
Bring more than you think you'll need. Even if your7. Plastic Changing Pad-
baby's body works like clockwork, today could be theYou'll always have a clean place to lay your baby for
day when everything changes. Extra supplies alsodiaper and clothing changes if you bring this along.
come in handy if your outing keeps you out longer thanMany times, these come with the diaper bag.
you had planned.8. Blanket or Jacket-
2. Baby Wipes-If the weather becomes cooler while you're out and
Same goes for the wipes. They're also great foryou're not prepared, you may be heading home
cleaning spit-up off of little hands, folds of the neck andsooner than you'd like. Also, some malls and grocery
yourself.stores maintain cooler temperatures than you may
3. Change of Clothes For Baby-have dressed your baby for.
Make sure this is a complete change of clothes,9. Extra Pacifier-
including extra socks if the outfit requires. There is noStore one in a plastic sandwich bag. If one drops on
such thing as a leak-proof diaper. Sometimes thethe floor or mysteriously disappears, as pacifiers are
mess can travel further than you can imagine.wont to do, it'll be no big deal.
4. Spare Shirt For Yourself-10. Pediatrician's Phone Number-
There aren't many moments more uncomfortable thanHopefully, you'll never need to call your baby's doctor
walking around wearing your baby's lunch or reeking ofwhile you're away from home. But if you do, you'll be
sour baby odors.glad you have it.
5. 2-Quart Sized Resealable Plastic Bags-