What’s in my Diaper Bag?

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The diaper bag that I carry feels like Mary Poppins’ carpet bag some days.  I kid myself that I’ll able to pull out just about anything I need from that thing!  But that’s the thing I’ve discovered as a Mom—I always want to be prepared for anything that comes our way—from a blowout to entertainment/toys to fighting germs and staying healthy!

So I thought I’d share a little peek at what’s in my diaper bag.  I’ve streamlined it quite a bit since Bryce was born, and I think I’ve got the essentials covered!

Let’s get down to the specifics…

• Diaper changing pad (this houses sample sizes of ointment, set of nail clippers, diapers and wipes).  Easy to grab if I just need to do a diaper change instead of taking the whole bag!
• My wallet with cash, driver’s license, credit cards, insurance cards, etc.  (My cell phone can fit in here too, it actually is more of a wristlet in case I want to use it on its own!)
• Multi-use cover from Covered Goods that can be used 4 ways: as a nursing/pumping cover, as an infinity scarf (especially if you get spit up on your clothes and don’t have a spare shirt!), carseat cover, or cart cover.  This thing is GENIUS!
• Protein bar in case I get hungry (which is all the time, by the way.)
• Paper and pen for jotting down notes, grocery list, to-do’s, etc.
• Toys for Bryce to keep him entertained (some for teething, and some that don’t make a lot of noise for when we are in church and he needs a distraction!)
• Change of clothes for Bryce (you know, for that inevitable blowout that will happen when you are out in public…)
• Drool bibdana (a MUST for my little guy!)
• Coupon portfolio (has all my rewards cards, gift cards and coupons all in once place so I can get those bargains and save some moolah!)
• And lastly- my on-the-go healthy essentials for those just-in-case moments! I highly recommend everyone (not even Moms) have something like this.  I got a lot of these items at Walmart. It includes things like…
  • Hair tie/bobby pins
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Chapstick Total Hydration (100% natural and instantly smooths and moisturizes for clinically proven healthier looking lips!)
  • Facial tissues
  • Comb
  • Band-aids
  • Travel size perfume vials- perfect to throw in here in case I need a spritz!
  • Cough drops
  • Floss
  • Advil Tablet Vial (I use Advil tablets for headaches, minor arthritis and other joint pain, muscle aches and pains of the common cold. I also recycle the vial when empty to hold change or bobby pins!)
  • Infant’s Advil (It provides up to 8 hours of fever/pain relief with just 1 dose and quickly soothes teething pain and fever!)

So there you have it!  A lot of stuff, but all very necessary if you ask me!

Mommas- what do you carry in your diaper bag? What kinds of essentials do you keep on hand to stay healthy?