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August 22nd, 2008 by gnmg@clio.ne.jp Greene

Diapers and clothing are one of the first categories on the list. Following are items you should not forget: plastic bags for dirty diapers and dirty clothes, a package of diaper wipes small enough for travel, changing pad so as to keep everything clean, 2 or 3 changes of clothing depending upon how messy your baby is, hats appropriate for warmth or shade, 6-8 diapers this depends upon how long your outing will be(one diaper for every two hours out is a good rule), diaper rash medicine , baby powder if you baby tends to have problems in humid weather.

Feeding items: if formula feeding you will need bottles, 2-3 bibs, burp cloths, jars of baby food and spoons, 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.

Last but not least you need think about your baby’s safety and be prepared for emergencies. So 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 you are out you should plan on having one diaper. Bring a few extra if your baby has diarrhea. If the weather is going to be cold then you should pack blanket either thick or thing depending on how cold it will be. You might want to pack an extra set of keys in your bag if you are the forgetful type. These could come in handy if your car automatically lock when then drivers door is shut. You may have had time to grab the diaper bag but not the baby. With that extra set of keys, you can still get the baby out.

If your child has allergies, you should always carry a liquid antihistamine in the diaper bag. For severe allergies, you may want to get an Epi-pen by prescription so that it can be kept in the bag at all times.

For those special moments you should always keep a camera with you. If it is well protected then a regular camera might be ok. If you tend to have things spill in the diaper bag then it may be a good idea to get a disposable camera..

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!