Outings with Baby/Diaper Bag Essentials

Outings with babies and toddlers are always an adventure, and always take a lot of effort. But I would have to say it is usually worth the effort, and I recommend trying to get out and enjoy life outside of the house as much as you can with your little one(s). They usually love being outside, and it is really good for you too!

But remember to allow an extra 30 minutes or so if you need to get somewhere at a certain time when traveling with babies! It takes me that much extra time to get everyone first to the car, then in the car (strapping babies and toddlers into car seats is a mini workout in itself), then to run back in and get the three important things I forgot, and then get everyone out once you get there.

Okay, so here's my diaper bag list!

What to pack in your diaper bag (for infants):
1. diapers (should be obvious, but sometimes its the easiest to forget!)
2. wipes
3. changing pad (though most diaper bags come with this)
4. burp cloths (2 or more)
5. a change of clothes for baby (diaper blow-outs and major spit-ups happen often)
6. pacifier if your baby uses one
7. a plastic bag (can be used for poopy diapers or poopy clothes)
8. a few toys/rattles

What to pack in your diaper bag (for old babies and toddlers):
1. diapers
2. wipes
3. changing pad
4. change of clothes
5. FOOD, SIPPY CUPS, & BIB*
6. BOOKS & TOYS*
*most older babies and toddlers get very fussy if they are hungry and you don't have food with you for them...they also get very restless and bored if you don't have something to occupy them