Adult Baby Diaper

Diaper Bag Basics

By LynnMarie S.

Never leave home without a well stocked diaper bag! I learned this lesson the hard way during the first week of my son's life. Since I had just fed my son, I assumed we could make the short trip to the store without bringing a bottle. We had to cut our trip short to return home in order to feed the little guy! Even the shortest trip to run an errand can be excruciatingly long without proper supplies for your baby!

Baby diaper bags come in a variety of styles and colors. Traditional options look very much like a diaper bag. They come in child friendly patterns and have many obvious pouches. Many designers are creating more stylish options that look more like handbags. Whether you choose a traditional style or a more trendy style, make sure you select a bag that your spouse will be willing to carry. While you may find a funky pink bag very attractive, your husband may be reluctant to tote it over his shoulder!

Once you have selected your baby diaper bag, you must fill it! So what is important to carry along with you at all times? Some items are very obvious and some can easily slip your mind. Beyond the basics, you will find what you personally like to have on hand at all times. You are bound to run into situations where you are not armed with needed supplies.

During my son's first pictures, he had a very messy diaper. It was a 4 wipe mess. Unfortunately, we only had 1 wipe left in the diaper bag! With a baby, you will find that you make due with what you have. However, if you are prepared, outings will be much less stressful. The two obvious items that you will want to have on hand at all times are diapers and baby wipes. If you are wondering how many you should pack, refer to the story in the previous paragraph. You want plenty of both items! You never know when your baby may have an explosion in her diaper so be prepared! You will also want at least one extra outfit for baby. I have had to call on the extra outfit several times when leaky diapers occurred.

It is also a good idea to have diaper rash ointment and baby lotion in your bag. The other big item you will want to have on hand is food for your baby. Many times we are gone longer than we intended which means we are not at home for my son's normal meal time. We always carry a few jars of baby food, as well as spoons, in his baby diaper bag just to be prepared. Other items you may consider are cotton swabs, disposable wash cloths, plastic bags to hold dirty diapers, pacifiers, bandages, first aid ointment, and toys. Once your child is born, you will have a better knowledge of important items to keep on hand.

I removed several items from my original load once I felt comfortable with the needs of my son. Once I determined the items to include in my son's bag, another problem I ran into was running out of these items. The main reason was not refilling the supplies after a trip. One way to combat this problem is to immediately refill all supplies when you return home. That way, the bag will be ready for your next outing. It will also save you time if you have to take your baby on an unexpected trip. You may also want to consider purchasing two diaper bags. This will allow you to have a fully stocked back up bag. If you are careful to clean out and restock your bag after each excursion, you should always be well stocked. Whether you select a designer diaper bag or a more traditional style, make sure to fill it with all necessary supplies for your little one. A well stocked bag will make any outing much more enjoyable!

About the Author

LynnMarie is On-Line Editor for Babyage.com which is one of the top online retailers of Designer Diaper Bags with a huge selection of Diaper Bags in a variety of styles for you to choose from!

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