Scared you’ll forget something? Here’s a quick checklist of what to keep in your diaper bag for your 7-12 month-old baby so you’ll be prepared for anything.
What goes in a diaper bag? A lot, as it turns out. Babies can spit up, fill a diaper or demand to eat or drink at unpredictable times, so as experienced parents well know, it pays to stay stocked. It’s also a good idea to keep some backup supplies in your car and stroller, so you don’t have to pack and lug a giant bag for every walk around the block or errand.
For a diaper bag, to carry for trips longer than an hour:
- Diapers – aim to keep at least three on hand
- Wipes- at least 12 in a travel pack, travel case or zippered plastic bag
- Portable changing pad or disposable changing-pad cover
- 2-3 sheets of paper towels for spills or spit-ups
- Travel-pack tissues
- Sippy cup, or you’re still nursing, breast pads
- If you’re formula-feeding,
- An 8-ounce bottle with nipple, ring and cap,
- measured formula
- bottle of water
- hand sanitizer
- change of baby clothes: shirt, pants, socks, shoes, jacket.
- optional: diaper cream, medications, sunblock, pacifiers, child safety harness, hats, sunglasses, extra clothing layer for yourself, mini umbrella
If you’ll be dining out:
- Portable placemat for tabletop
- Age-appropriate appetizer (try Cheerios, puffs, rice crackers)
- One or two small toys, a few crayons and paper or coloring book
For the car and stroller:
- 1-2 extra diapers
- 1-2 wipes
- travel pack of tissues
- Sippy cup of water
