Dr. Tanya’s Baby Bag Essentials

Babies need lots of stuff—all the time. Today’s perfect baby bag is so much more than bottles and diapers.  It’s a care takers dream!  It’s every baby supply you ever needed and it’s all in the most amazing bag that could even double as a purse.  That way you’ll always have all the necessities you need in one place.  So, if you need to run a quick errand or you are out longer than expected, you’ll be prepared for anything.   A well-stocked baby bag should include the following:

• 5 diapers (at least)

• Baby wipes

• Changing pad

• Plastic bags for dirty diapers or clothes (scented baggies are nice to mask smell of dirty diapers)

• Diaper cream

• Formula, bottle and nipple (if formula feeding)

• Burp clothes

• Bottle of water (to mix formula, clean up messes or drink yourself)

• Pacifier (if your baby uses one)

• Change of clothing (for baby and you)

• Infant acetaminophen (fever reducer)

• Hand sanitizer

• Sunscreen

• List of important info–you contact info, pediatrician phone number, immunization records, recent weight of baby, allergies

Don’t forget to restock items as they are used so you’re always ready to go anywhere, anytime!