Sep 05
2008Diaper Bag Organization for Unorganized People
Filed Under (Family) on 05-09-2008
Tagged Under : Family
First on the check list is diapering and clothing. Following are item you should not forget: travel size container of diaper wipes, changing pad, 2 or 3 changes of clothing - depending upon how messy your baby is, hats which are appropriate for warmth or shade, 6-8 diapers this depends upon how long your outing will be, diaper rash ointment, baby powder, Ziplock bags for diaper disposal and soiled clothes
The next category would be anything having to do with feeding: if formula feeding you will need bottles, burp cloths, jars of baby food and spoons, 2-3 bibs, cans of formula or some containers of pre-measured formula, bottled water for you ( also for baby if using powdered or concentrated formula ), portable snacks for you and possibly your other children.
The next category would be anything having to do with feeding: if formula feeding you will need bottles, burp cloths, jars of baby food and spoons, 2-3 bibs, cans of formula or some containers of pre-measured formula, bottled water for you ( also for baby if using powdered or concentrated formula ), portable snacks for you and possibly your other children.
Safety and emergeny preparedness should always be high on your checklist. Here are some things you should keep in your bag especially on long trips: band-aids, antibiotic ointment, tissues, fever reducer/pain reliever, hand sanitizer, cell phone, and sunblock.
Finally here are some diaper packing tips. Pack a lot of diapers. For every two hours that you are out you should plan on packing one diaper. If your baby has diareha then you should think about packing some extras. Consider the weather conditions and then choose accordingly. Some people forget their keys often if this is you then you should put an extra set in the bag. This is a great idea if your car auto-locks when the driver’s door shuts. This extra set of keys will come in handy if you accidentally lock the baby in the car.
If you have an allergic child, always have a liquid antihistamine in the diaper bag. If the allergies are severe, you may want to get a prescription for an Epi-pen so that it can be kept in the bag at all times.
For those special moments you may want to keep a disposable camera with you in the bag. Also you should think about putting it in a bag to protect it from spills inside the bag. If it is not a disposable camera then you need to be extra careful.
For babies who drink formula there are powdered formulas available that are more convenient than liquids. All you need to do is measure the powder and put in an empty, clean bottle, and then pack a few bottled waters and mix it with the formula when the baby is ready to eat.
There you have it. This is an excellent checklist to go by. Just make sure that you are organized enough to get everything together. This will ensure that your outing goes smoothly!
