BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

sounds like a dumb question but what do you put in your diaper bag? i want to grab a few things from the store and i know i want to get the travel pack of wipes for both mine and DH's bag. what other things do you put in there? any travel size of anything? is your bag's contents identical to DH's bag?

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

My Dh does not have a diaper bag.

In mine I have a small hand sanitzer, diapers, small pack of wipes, extra pacifers in a small pacifer case, small tubes of aquafor for diaper changes, pacifer wipes, diaper disposal bags, a dreft stain pen (life saver!), a few small toys.

Each trip I'll throw extras in - like a change of clothes, some baby food, bottles etc..

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

My DH does not have his own bag. I got a unisex bag (it is a very plain green bag) and DH uses it when he takes DD out.

Best idea ever! He also holds it for me when we are together with no complaints!

Diaper Bag:
diapers
wipes
antibacterial gel
changing mat
bib
change of clothes
pajamas
tissues
a few quiet toys
little baggies (that are supposed to be for dog poop LOL)
light blanket

(now I also keep things like a sippy cup, bottle of water, spoon - but that is b/c DD is older)

Message edited 5/31/2011 9:42:36 AM.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

My diaper bag has evolved a little since I first posted what was in it 2 months ago. So now at 4 months, here's what I have in my diaper bag:

-pouch with diapers
-wipes travel case
-ziploc bag with extra onesie and pants/shorts
-empty ziploc bag for wet clothes
-RTF formula (just in case)
-bottle, pre-filled with water
-single-use formula power sticks
-pre-measured formula compartment thingy
-bib
-pacifier in pod (clipped to bag)
-diaper disposal bags (clipped to bag)
-hand sanitizer (clipped to bag)
-aden & anais burpy bib/burp cloth
-baby einstein musical toy
-diaper changing pad (came with bag)
-coupons
-universal large clip to clip bag to shopping cart
-a&d ointment
-aveeno diaper rash cream (I rarely use either when we're out though)

That's it for now.

DH does not have a separate diaper bag. So that's everything. We do have a mini-bag that I keep in the car that has just diaper changing essentials. We use the sling backpack we got from the hospital when DD was born. In that, I have a small receiving blanket, a waterproof pad (to change her on), diapers, a pack of thick care wipes, hand sanitizer, another paci in pod, and diaper disposal bags. I use that one when we're going somewhere and I know she won't have to eat or anything just in case I need to change her. Plus DH is fine with carrying that one since it just looks like a little backpack. I got a keychain with DD's name on it that I hooked to that since it's a popular one around here for people to carry so it's obvious it's hers.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

I have a bigger diaper bag and DH has a Diaper Dude with less stuff, just the essentials.

In my bag I carry a JuJuBe BeQuick (large wristlet) with diapers, wipes, vaseline, tylenol, disposable changing pad. This is perfect for when we need to change him - just grab this and it has everything we need. Or for going into a store, etc.

Then in the rest of my diaper bag:
Change of clothes
Boogie sucker (nose aspirator)
PJs (in case we're out a bit late)
Toy(s)
Hand sanitizer
Aden & Anais muslin blanket (I use it to keep him warm, to put over his stroller if he naps, etc)
Gerber yogurt and spoon (this yogurt does not need to be refrigerated! Perfect for when you're out)
Sippy cup

DS just carries diapers, wipes, changing pad, tylenol, sippy cup, change of clothes.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

I keep the following in the diaper bag. DH and I use the same diaper bag. Of course when he has him, he is only making a short run to Lowes/Home Depot so he doesn't need anything. DS is 18 months.

diapers, baby powder, aquaphor and desitin
wipes
Sun Block
Sunglasses
Hat
antibacterial gel
changing mat
change of clothes
plastic bags (for soiled clothes, dirty diapers I need to throw out)
a light sweater/jacket
Extra paci
Benadryl
Thermometer
Tylenol
Band Aids
Neosporin - I had to use it for the first time this weekend.
Sippy Cup
Extra bottle of water
Spoons, forks and bib
Wet Ones
Disposable table toppers for when we go out to eat

In the car I keep the following in a small bag:
Shopping Cart cover
Wet Ones
Blanket (a light one and a heavier one)
Toys, books, coloring book and crayons
Hat
Sunglasses
Towel
Extra pair of shoes and socks

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

We have 1 diaper bag stocked with:
-changing mat
-diapers
-travel case of wipes
-tube of vaseline
-paci in paci holder
-paci wipes
-bibs
-burp cloth
-mommy hook
-toys with links or snap band to tie to stroller
-change of clothes
-comb
-tissues
-sun block and hat now for summer
-blanket/jacket/sweater depends on weather
-saline/nasal aspirator was in there during the winter and now I guess it'll go in if he gets a cold
-food/formula/bottles/sippy cup/pajamas - I put in as needed

Message edited 5/31/2011 10:36:36 AM.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

We actually use DH's bag now which is a backpack instead of mine (I have a Skip Hop Studio). It works since we have less to carry with an older child (18 months). I definitely had a lot more when he was little.

Diapers
Wipes
One change of clothes
Food/snacks/cups/bottles for the day
A few small books to entertain him
Diaper cream/baby powder
Garbage bags
A small first aid kit with band aids
Antibacterial gel
Sunscreen
Spoon and fork

Message edited 5/31/2011 11:10:53 AM.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

At 9 months:

1. Diapers (about 5)
2. Wipes
3. Desitin
4. A&D
5. Disposable bibs (about 3)
6. RTF formula (2 bottles)
7. Jar baby food (2 jars)
8. Puffs or Mums
9. Toys (2)
10. Changing pad
11. PJ (in case he poos through his clothing)
12. Ziplock bag with nipple for RTF bottle and a spoon

I used to have more stuff... hand sanitizer, ect. I just never used it, so kicked it out of the bag.

DH has his own bag. I don't think he has anything up to date in it. He meant well.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

DH and I use the same bag. in it we have:
diapers
wipes
A&D
extra pacifiers
water for DS
food and snacks for DS
change of clothes
blanket
bibs
burp cloth
toys
his elephant for sleeping (if a whole day affair)
extra hat
i use it for all days trips, going over to grandparents house (where they do not have most of the baby supplies)

my bookbag (which serves as my bag and DSs diaper bag) has two diapers, travel size wipes, water for DS, snacks, and one toy. i use that one for going shopping/short trips

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

DH and I do not use a diaper bag. We both have one, but just found them to be 1 more thing that we needed to carry.

We just keep some diapers, wipes, and a changing pad in the stroller.

Now that the boys are 12mo, I also bring a sippy cup and snacks when we go out, but usually just toss them in my bag.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

DH and I started off with our own seperate diaper bags, but now we both just use the one, since it came with loops to put around the stroller handles for it to clip onto (lifesaver!!). Also it helps that it is the bag that DH picked to be 'his' so he has no problem carrying it when we need to.

DS is 2 months old and we have:

8 diapers
a small tub of vaseline
A refill pack of wipes (The travel size just wasn't enough for if we are out all day and DS has a blow-out)
Changing pad (came with bag)
Little bags for dirty diapers (also seconds as bags for dirty clothes)
Extra paci
Bib and bottle (if I have pumped milk with me)
Hat for DS (now that the summer is here)
Sweatshirt for DS
Socks
Receiving blanket - will use sometimes if we are in a well AC'd store for a while - especially if he is napping
3 onesies
Back-up outfit
A pair of PJs
Travel size paci-wipes
Travel size face wipes
Hand Sanitizer
My phone, wallet, keys - and sometimes even my iPad
That day's lipstick/lip balm

DH wonders how I fit everything in there, but if I keep it organized I can fit all that and even my camera. We keep 'my' diaper bag stocked with all of that as well as a back-up. We had a couple of times where we got in at 11 (or later) and had to be out the door at 6 or 7 the next morning. In that case we will grab my bag for the day because it is hard enough to get the 3 of us up and out in that time (which means that I'm getting up at 4 or 5), so I'd rather grab the extra few minutes sleep rather than have to restock a diaper bag. In my car we also keep a bag with about 10 more diapers, a pack of wipes, and a tube of vaseline...just in case I was totally out of it and missed something in our main bag.

Message edited 5/31/2011 4:08:18 PM.

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

We both have diaper bags... each has diapers, wipes, disposable bags for dirty clothes/dirty diapers. A wash cloth, change of clothes, extra socks, wet wipes for hands/face, paci, bottle(s), bib, burp cloth, changing pad.

And whatever we need for the day like toys, extra formula, and I keep a makeup bag with my wallet, chapstick, phone, and other little things for me so I can always find my stuff in the choas

Re: BTDT: What goes in your diaper bag? same for DH's?

DS is older but I make sure I carry MATCHBOX POP-UP TOY

Its great for restaurants, doctors offices or just when we pop into a friends house who doesn't have kids.

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