Since having kids, I’ve realized that I had to make a CHOICE….
to be brave and go out in public with my whole crew.
I had to not fear the poopy explosions…
or the target dollar bin pre-lunch/nap time meltdowns…
or the crying in the car…
or the holding of two children while trapping the 3rd with your legs while
you try and look at the prices of that last grocery item on your list.
I’ve learned that In order to face my fear…I have to be PREPARED.
So I’m sharing what’s in my diaper bag! (which is actually my purse-from H&M)
With this being my third baby… I have narrowed it down to the
basics of survival when out n about.
1. I usually can get away with just packing 3 diapers. Down to one child in diapers.. so two are for micah and one backup.. for that moment your 2 yr old needs to pee at the park and there is NO WAY you are going in that nasty park bathroom. strap that diaper on her baby. (we do what we gotta do)
2. Bottle. soon to be a sippy cup. Filled with water for micah. He nurses..but sometimes he will let me zoom and keep him in the stroller/car seat if I give him the bottle of water.
3. Puffs! Love these things.. except for that moment you get home and realize you ran errands all day with “puff goo” on your shoulder. lovely. but seriously. they are life savers for micah. He likes to pick them up from his tray. (good for fine motor skills!) Make sure to keep an eye on your 2 yr old who will try to sneak and eat ALL OF THEM.
4. Change of clothes. I used to pack one for 2 of my littles..
but now I’m just down to micah. The day you don’t pack a change of clothes..
you will have a poopy explosion of your nightmares.
you have been warned………..
5. Wipes! I love the Up&Up from Target. (sensitive unscented version)
6. Mommy sustenance. I am loving Austin Cheese Crackers right now.
But the idea is to just pack something that you can easily snack to
refuel so you can combat the mutiny going on in the backseat.
7. Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment. My micah has a sensitive little tooshy.
And when he has a little rash, If I put this on every diaper change, it clears up quickly!
My problem is remembering to put it on! So I make sure
I have a tube of this in my bag when I’m out…and a tube in my
basket in our family room (which is also filled with diapers/wipes)
8. Nursing cover. (the design I use is no longer being sold..but this one is similar.)
I sometimes nurse like a champ in the front seat of the car in the parking lot without a cover(only accidently flashed a handful of people)..but I’m most comfortable nursing with a cover. Even if it’s just a blanket or a shirt! This cover though makes it easy to nurse modestly and privately while still having easy motion to juggle your other two kids.
9. OXO Tot Flippy Snack Cup. Great container to hold BRIBERY. A snack cup full of goldfish has the power to turn your children into angels. (temporarily..so work fast)
The lid’s flaps make it so you don’t end up with gold fish swimming around
and getting crushed in your diaper bag.
It’s a twist off lid too so it wont pop up.
10. My K’tan Baby Carrier! LOVEEE it. Used it with Micah since he was little.
Still use it with him being 23 pounds. It saves me. I have the basic black..
Heard great things about the breeze stye as well.
11. Makeup bag. Because I try to not look like a hot mess while out in public.
keyword…..try. (What’s in my Makeup Bag Post)
That is what is in my bag…
Sienna’s bag??
Who knows. AND YES. my husband took her to the grocery store like this.
(BOTTOM LEFT: MELT DOWN BECAUSE DRESS IS TOO
POOFY TO WALK UP STEPS. #PRINCESS PROBLEMS.)
Do not fear taking children in public!!
Pack what you need… expect a little crazy…
and enjoy your fresh air and compliments on your CUTE kids…
Ignore any crazy looks and take lightly the parenting advice from older ladies…
You are doing awesome! :)
Dr. Smith’s has a fun giveaway going on now to celebrate that they are now available nationwide at Walgreens!
You can find a retailer nearest you on doctorsmiths.com
The Giveaway includes a $200 Walgreens Gift Card for 1st place and two runners ups can win a $50 Walgreens Gift Card. All three winners also get a supply of Dr. Smith’s as well!
Enter to win below!
Elena
July 25, 2013 at 12:25 pmWet wipes!
Chelsea
July 25, 2013 at 5:10 pmSnacks and wet wipes!
Ellen
July 26, 2013 at 9:04 amHand sanitizer
Sarah
July 26, 2013 at 2:05 pmI must have wipes. I may not always need a diaper or other items on an outing but we always seem to need wipes!
Ann Raye
July 27, 2013 at 1:42 ammy spf moisturizer
Dawn Monroe
July 27, 2013 at 11:00 amI always have snacks, bandaids and a camera in my bag.
mijulin
July 27, 2013 at 1:51 pmalways need my baby wipes
Marie
JennyU
July 27, 2013 at 2:54 pmLipstick/gloss and sunscreen.
stefanie gladden
July 27, 2013 at 3:28 pmdefinitely tissues & baby wipes!!
stephanie ann
Donna
July 28, 2013 at 12:10 ami always make sure to have baby wipes!
lindilala
July 28, 2013 at 3:15 pmmy number one must is spare diapers
Linda
Julie
July 28, 2013 at 8:20 pmsnacks and wipes
DigiScrapn4car
July 28, 2013 at 8:25 pmbaby wipes and crackers or other snacks are definitely a must with my toddler :)
latanya t
July 28, 2013 at 9:27 pmAn extra set of clothes for my son
Julie Raye-Rod.
July 28, 2013 at 11:55 pmI really need to have some sort of sanitizing product
Mami2jcn
July 29, 2013 at 9:59 amI must have wipes!
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JC
July 29, 2013 at 1:04 pm#1 must have – wipes, more wipes.
Sara Hornbacher
July 29, 2013 at 6:11 pmNatalie, you are an awesome mommy!!!! My must have is snacks for the littles!!!! And for mama! Also chapstick and a bottle of water!!!
twomoellers
July 29, 2013 at 6:35 pmMy iPhone!
brittany marie doerfler
July 29, 2013 at 9:18 pmmy number one must have in my bag is baby wipes because no matter where i travel the kids will get something on them lol
Prasert
July 29, 2013 at 9:31 pmwith the mess that my kids make, I always need wipes.
Pink and Green Mom
July 29, 2013 at 9:33 pmMy iphone and sanitizer!!
lizzie
July 29, 2013 at 9:53 pmCan’t do without my hand sanitizer
Jean Brinkley
July 29, 2013 at 9:59 pmDum-dums for a surprise treat for my girls, wet wipes and my phone! If I had to pick just one – I guess the phone!
Sarah Hutson
July 29, 2013 at 10:01 pmWipes are my must have!
Natasha
July 29, 2013 at 10:17 pmMine is definitely snacks! For me and the little one :)
Andrea Worley
August 1, 2013 at 4:45 pmyou’re right about not brining that outfit! this has happened to me so many times, lesson learned!