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Mom Essentials
If you watched My News 2 with Tara Lynn at 11am on January 20th, then here's what you're looking for: Diaper Bag Essentials.
Diaper Bag Essentials: What you Need
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Bag
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Diapers
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Wipes—Use a travel-wipe container or consider putting wipes in a Ziploc bag, which will take up less space and still keep baby wipes moist.
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Changing pad (most diaper bags will come with one of these).
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Bibs—one or two. Use bibs with Velcro instead of ties so you can put it on with one hand, if necessary.
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Extra set of clothing for baby—and extra shirt for mom.
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Bottle & Formula – Try a great new product called the Powder formula, which holds enough formula powder for making three 8-ounce bottles, or it can be used to hold cereal.
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Bottled Water—for you to drink or to add to bottle to feed baby.
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Snacks—for you and baby as she grows.
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Toys—Rattle, favorite stuffed toy.
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Binky—if baby uses one (may want to stash a spare to, in case one is lost in transit).
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Receiving Blanket
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Digital Camera—You never know when you’ll get a good shot.
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Anti-bacterial hand cleaner
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Cosmetic-type clear bag to hold Orajel (when baby starts teething), nail clipper, extra binky.
- Empty Ziploc Bag for those unexpected diaper changes when there’s no place nearby to dispose.
Essential Clothing Items: What you Need
- 6 to 8 Onesies (one-piece t-shirts that cover baby’s body and snap
- between the legs—buy three or four in size 0–3 months and three
- or four in size 3–6 months)
- 2 to 4 rompers (one-piece, easy-to-wear outfits)
- 2 to 4 pairs of mittens (so baby does not scratch himself; socks are
- a great substitution)
- 1 to 2 two-piece outfits
- 4 to 6 sleepsacks (or pajamas)
- 2 to 4 caps/hats (appropriate for the season)
- 3 to 6 pairs of socks
- 1 cardigan sweater
- 2 diaper covers (if you’re using cloth diapers)
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