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Motherhood - Diaper Bag Checklist

Your Baby Today: Pregnancy: Checklists

Diaper Bag

By Mary Ellen Branna for Your Baby Today

It'd be nice if you could toss a few diapers and some wipes in a bag and be ready to head out with your infant for a couple of hours. But as you'll quickly discover, there are a few more must-have items to pack. Here's a look at the essentials:

6-8 diapers (several more if you're traveling with a newborn)

baby wipes in a travel case

change of clothes according to the season

2 receiving blankets

large cotton blanket (for extra comfort on long car trips)

2 rattles & teething rings

your baby's favorite small stuffed animal or toy a musical toy or book

bottles with breast milk or formula stored in an insulated carrier jar

baby food, dish, and spoon

2-3 burping rags

1 bib

hand sanitizer (for quick clean ups after a diaper change)

2-3 plastic bags (for disposing of dirty diapers) tissues

small toiletry bag for baby including: diaper rash ointment, bandages, nail clippers, acetaminophen, washcloth, and baby soap

The content on these pages is provided as general information only and should not be substituted for the advice of your physician.

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