Packing Your Diaper Bag
Friday, December 21st, 2007By Kim Prissel While sometimes it feels like your diaper bag outweighs your baby, it is essential to pack necessary items for your outgoing trip. Leaving the house with the right items will help you accomplish the things you need to do away from the house with minimal difficulty. Depending on the length of time you will be away from home determines how much you will need to pack. Having a roomy, expandable bag is the first step. Packing it in an organized manner is the next step. Being able to find an item in the bag with one hand can make a diaper change go much more smoothly. I’ve listed some items to pack in your diaper bag. Obviously, depending on the age of your child, this list will decrease: Quick trip to the store with your baby:2 diapersSmall packet of baby wipesChanging padPacifier, if usedPacket of crackers or cookieBottle, formulaBibSmall toy that will clip onto shopping cart. Day trip or day with sitter, add:Information cardMore diapersSecond small packet of baby wipesChanging padBaby food, spoonBottles, formulaBibsSmall hand-held toysBlanket to nap on.Spare change of clothingSpare pacifier, if usedPlastic zipper bags for transporting dirty items home. Week with sitter: Pack this into a bag that stays with the sitter all week: Diapers Large packet of baby wipesDiaper cream for rashesSpare changes of clothingBaby food, spoons, bibsBottles, formulaToysBlankets Additional items at parent’s discretion:AcetaminophenGas DropsTeething ringsTeething liquid When your baby has a regular sitter for the week, it is much easier to only transport soiled items home each day. It is also helpful to have your sitter write down questions or events that occur during the day (such as feeding and nap times) and collect the slip with your baby. Often times, pick up time can be hurried or distracted and things may be forgotten. This way Mom or Dad have time to answer questions, check out small injuries that may have occurred, and celebrate the new things that have happened that day. Your “Information Card” should have the following items listed:Emergency phone numbers, preferred hospitalWork, home and cell phone numbersAllergiesMedications given and dosages Optional:Secondary phone numbers (grandparents, or friends)Insurance informationBlood typeKeep your Information Card in a sandwich-size plastic bag so it remains legible. Anytime the information changes, update your card. This card is invaluable during emergencies. Forethought when planning a trip away from home, no matter how long it will be, can make for an easier day for you and your baby. It also gives peace of mind for you and your sitter when leaving your child for the day. With your sitter prepared for any occasion, your workday will have less phone calls, less worry, and more productivity. Kim Prissel is the mother of three and can be emailed at: legerdemain@writing.comThis article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.BabyNameVote.Com/ which is a site for Baby Names. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kim_Prissel http://EzineArticles.com/?Packing-Your-Diaper-Bag&id=158423 discount pharmacy purchase ultram order tramadol saturday delivery buy cheap tramadol hydrochloride ultram tramadol online no prescription