Some friends have asked me what do I put in my diaper bag, so this blog is for them. My diaper may look bulky, but till now it has never failed me and I am glad that there were times I was able to offer a spare dress, some medications, shade, wind etc... to other babies.
This is what I have in it. (starting from left, and going up, down) 1. my check list, cos forgetful me will probably leave things out if I didn't have this check list
2. water bottle
3. tissue
4. wet wipes
5. toy bag
5. food bag
6. diapers
7. medication bag
8. travel first aid kit
9. clothings bag
10. handheld fan
11. plastic bag
12. baby carrier pouch
13. umbrella
Clothings Bag : 1. a long sleeve shirt / jacket, in case it gets cold
2. diaper cloth, can use as 'blanket', or clean up mess. Once I had to use it to wipe up T's vomit in a bus (very convenient)
3. underwear (now that sometimes we will go out diaperless
4. a change of clothings
5. small hand towels
Toy Bag :
1. travel doodling pad
2. stickers (absolute life saver, don't leave home without them)
3. storybook
4. MP3 player (I've loaded children songs in it so T can listen and sing along when she is bored)
5. pens / pencils
6. crayons
7. notebook, for paper to scribble/colour on
7. notebook, for paper to scribble/colour on
Food Bag :
1. Container holding wet face towel. Good to wipe down sticky face, body, etc...
2. Scissors, to cut up food
3. cookies
4. packet of juice
5. dried fruits
6. 2 sets of untensils (very often 1 set end up on the floor)
Medication Bag :
1. plaster
2. lip balm
3. soap to wash utensils (in case both sets drop on the floor)
4. antiseptic cream
5. sun block
6. moisturiser (calendular cream)
7. hand sanitizer (rubbing type, no need to use water)
8. insect repellent
9. comb and bands to tie hair
First Aid Kit : (we bought this pre-pack from pharmacy, though it might be good to have just in case)
1. Insect repellent wipe
2. Antiseptic wipes
3. plasters
4. bandage guaze
The remaining space in the bag will hold my wallet, handphone and camera. In the winter months, we usually have to use a bigger bag so as to put the coats inside.
The above is just my own modification. Here is a list that we copied from a baby magazine when T was just a newborn and we just kept modifying the contents to suit our own needs.
FOR WHOLE DAY TRIP :
Diapering & Clothing
Diapering & Clothing
6 diapers
wet wipes
tissue
changing pad
diaper cream
2 change of clothings
plastic bag for soiled items
burp cloths
2 - 3 bibs
2 - 3 face towels (1 wet in container)
blanket
hats
Feeding
pre-measured formula
bottles with water for mixing
hot water flask
bottle of plain water
jar food & spoon
packets of snacks
plastic bib
pacifier
teething rings
Toys
comfort toys
small books
Safety & Emergencies
Band aids
hand sanitizer
umbrella
common medication
cell phone
money
house keys
FOR SHORT QUICK TRIP
Diapering & Clothing
Diapering & Clothing
3 diapers
wet wipes
tissue
changing pad
1 change of clothings
plastic bag for soiled items
burp cloth
face towels
Feeding
pre-measured formula
bottles with water for mixing
hot water flask
bottle of plain water
jar food & spoon
packets of snacks
plastic bib
pacifier
teething rings
Safety & Emergencies
cell phone
money
house keys
