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Diaper Bag Essentials

What's in your diaper bag? Here's what we keep in ours. Think we've got the right stuff in it? Are we missing anything? Post a comment and tell us what you keep in your bag.

Comments (14)

Katy:

Well done!

Hallie:

I also pack extra breastpads for me, and when Elsa was really young, an extra shirt for me, since it seemed that she'd always spit up on me. I did find out the hard way that extra breastpads make decent wipes when you have a major pooper dooper and run out of wipes, as we learned at the appropriately named "Back Side Cafe" in VT.

"flowers and crap" - that was great. I can see Andy carrying something like that.

Great video.... but sorry, K was the star. You were a close second. I'd also recommend eliminating your purse as well and combining your essential items into the backpack.

Susanne - Loved the spy-like twists and turns. You make diaper bags sexy (fyi, I'm a married gal who knows Andy from DC Media Makers -- in case 'sexy' comment sounded creepy). Looking forward to more episodes! Hey - an episode idea: managing separation anxiety when out on date with spouse (and baby's at home with sitter).

Liane:

Thanks for such an informative blog! I'm a first time mom due in a few weeks, and I'm taking lots of notes. This is so helpful!

Very funny. And informative, too! Keep it up.

cass:

Baby tylenol. And later, teething tablets. Hard to find when you're out someplace random, which is when you're most likely to need 'em. Of course this is coming from a known over-packer. You don't want to know what's in my diaper bag!

I agree on the baby tylenol, nursing pads and extra shirt. Kayleigh is teething right now and I sure wish I'd had the baby tylenol earlier today when we were out. I also agree that you should ditch the purse and put your keys, wallet, etc in the diaper bag. Great points! Thanks for feedback and suggestions! And Liane, due in a few weeks! That's great! I'm excited for you - we'll try to put together some more helpful videos for you

Jill,
thanks for the feedback! Hey the whole babysitter/ separation anxiety thing is a great topic. I wish I had advice. We just gave away tix to The Who cause I didn't feel comfortable getting a sitter (baby won't drink out of a bottle so we're kinda stuck). Andy is looking into a discussion thread for this site so people can discuss stuff like that. I'd love to hear solutions! And I think at this point the one with separation anxiety is me.

wookie:

I am also a fan of carrying infant tylenol and a spare t-shirt for the parent (if there is still room). And you hack together an emergency diaper out of a recieving blanket in a pinch.

Hi Susanne,
I LOVE this vlog. I don't have ababy and never will have one, BUT I
could watch and listen to you explain anything.

SO funny...

This is great stuff and I am going to subscribe right now!

And tell all my friends...

--Steve

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Steve Garfield
http://SteveGarfield.com

Adelheid:

When going out for just a few hours, I try to keep it even slimmer and trimmer. I like to carry a small (purse sized) back pack containing the usual cell phone/wallet/keys/lip gloss and just add the necessary baby items: a Ziploc containing one diaper and another Ziploc containing a few wipes, a rattle or other small baby distraction device, a water bottle, travel Kleenexes, and a hat (cuz I worry about her little ears getting cold).

Adelheid,
great advice! for short outings, the leanest, meanest diaper bag is best!

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