The diaper back is often handbag, toybox and tolietry kit in one.  Sleep-deprived moms often forget to replenish their bags and there is nothing worse than being left in a lurch without diapers or a change of clothes for your baby.  Here’s a checklist of the essential 15 things you should pack in your diaper bag, as well as a few fun surprises.

  1. The basics: Diapers, Wipes, diaper cream, change of clothes, changing pad
  2. Swaddling  blanket, burp cloths
  3. Medication for kids (children’s Tylenol) or Advil (for yourself), adhesive bandages
  4. Snacks & Reusable water bottle
  5. Nursing cover or sling if you’re breastfeeding or a bottle of formula if you’re not
  6. Sippy cup and spoons in a Ziploc bag & extra Ziploc bags
  7. Emergency money and change for parking meters
  8. Cell phone charger
  9. Pen & paper
  10. Magazine/reading material (for when they finally fall asleep and you’re in your driveway!)
  11. Lipgloss, earrings, a brush and mascara for Mom
  12. Sunscreen or hat
  13. Teething toys, comfort items
  14. Hand sanitizer
  15. Emergency info-contact information of your family physician and an emergency contact as well as immunization records and health card number.

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