Nappy Bag Basics

[Seekrit]

Okay!
He's asleep! I'm waiting on a midwife visit (who the hell tells tired, sleepy, nap-wanting mothers that they'll be there sometime between 9 and 3 ?????) so I'm sorting through the poor boy's clothes and reached his nappy bag.

Due to impending doctor's visit on Wednesday I thought it was high-time for me to pack it.. so what are the things I need in there? :D

[~EmsMum~]

nappies!
formula (if you FF)
spare change of clothes
wipes
:D there the main things i have in mine

[jaimie]

Also add a spew rag,bunny rug(for god knows what but you never know),nappy sacks,oh and in the early days a had a couple of maternity pads just in case..Not for the baby though! And a spre change of clothes..for bubs.

[KarniF00l]

nappies!
formula (if you FF)
spare change of clothes
wipes
:D there the main things i have in mine

also:

a spare bib/s
Chuck rags (if he's a chucky bubby)
another blanket
and a spare dummy (if he has a dummy)

[Crazy Monkey]

nappies!
formula (if you FF)
spare change of clothes
wipes
:D there the main things i have in mine

Pretty much the same here...
The spare change of clothes (or 2) is a must if you are breastfeeding, DS use to leak at nearly every nappy change very early one...

All the best

[~EmsMum~]

also:

a spare bib/s
Chuck rags (if he's a chucky bubby)
another blanket
and a spare dummy (if he has a dummy)

of course

my nappy bag has about a million things in it

[reAllytee]

Nappies

Wipes

Change mat

Your b/f so no bottles for you :p

A spare change of clothes including singlet & socks ( trust me you need these with little boys tis amazing where they can aim :rolleyes: )

Spare blanket

Not sure if your using a dummy i use to take two one to use & a spare in case

Facewasher if your not using them for bums in case you need to clean yourself or the pram up from baby spews ( again learnt this from experience )

I would also take a spare top for yourself ( see above reasons )

Otherwise thats it :thumbsup:


Dont forget the baby when you go :p

[KarniF00l]

oh and breastpads :yes:

[Chickadee]

Add a small snack and bottle of water for yourself too :)

[reAllytee]

Add a small snack and bottle of water for yourself too :)

Oh yes !!!!
Forgot that one !!!
Tis a definate must when your b/f !!!!!!!! :yes:

[sam's mum]

his baby book. that way I always knew where it was and I never forgot it if I was going to the doctors or baby clinic.

definitely the maternity and breast pads.

and everything else that has been said.

this is like a party game! I packed the nappy bag and I put in....

[elissas]

Any medications that you need - that includes a small bottle of saline for clearing their nose, any wind drops you might use, pain relief (when a bit older - I use Brauers).

I also keep an extra spare change of clothes/bibs etc and a spare packet of nappies in the boot of the car at all times.

[~Alicia]

While you're at it, see if you can fit your whole house in there. :laughing:

[tickle]

The kitchen sink? That way you can give him a quick bath if he gets really dirty.:p
I would definately fill it to the brim with spare clothes. Some days (like today), I go out and she doesn't need any new clothes and others she can got through 5 outfits.:rolleyes:

[~Alicia]

ok honestly you dont need that much. for a longer trip out yes. but not if your only going out for an hour or so.

I usuall just take a bottle of warm water (i FF and add the formula later*), a few nappies, a change of clothes, and a cloth nappy for vomit.

* I use one of those formula containers that has three seperate compartments. Absolute life saver. I got mine from woolworths, for about three dollars.

[~Alicia]

but in saying that, i live in a small town, so its not a long trip home if i need something.

[Pixie]

I hate my nappy bag so bought a spanky normal huge one from Jag lol
But in it I have my Gr8x nappy change wallet I always carry

4 nappies
2 changes of clothes
bepanthen
nappy sacks
wipesThat way I am Covered also if your nappy bag doesn't come with a change mat you can buy the huggies change mats they are great as so many of those change tables/rooms are dirty I hate putting E down on them.

[blueeyes]

Everything mentioned but also lots of bibs. Man I went through lots of bibs. Babe saved all the vomits for when we went out. :barf:
The tip is to pack the necessary items in the bag before you go out. I have bought extra and then leave them in there.
I use cloth nappies, so there is always two nappies in there, liners, snappis and pair of pilchers (can be added to depending how long you are going for), nappy sacks, wipes, cream (we use pawpaw cream). When we go out then I just add the outfits according to the weather.
Now I have added teething gel to the necessities:D
Mel

[elissas]

The other thing I do is have a small back pack for the shops. I just take one nappy, a damp face washer in a freezer bag and a bib. Everything else stays in the car in case of emergency.

[Areca]

While you're at it, see if you can fit your whole house in there. :laughing:

omg that was hilarious!!!

If you're going to be close to the car pack another bag with extra nappies/wipes/changes of clothes and take with you

nappies (depends on how long you're out for as to how many)
wipes
bibs
wind drops (if needed)
change mat
change of clothes.
chuck your wallet and keys in there too.

You get to pack less when they get older. I'll often leave the whole nappy bag in the car if I'm only going out for an hour or two and just take my keys and wallet.

[aardvark]

I like one of those soft plastic packs of tissues. They are good for mopping up all sorts of bodily fluids, not just those of the bub, either!

[jessgray]

ds's nappy bag is a wiggles back pack (little kids get so excited when they see it lol)
i pack:
a few changes of clothes
enough nappies (depending on how long i will be out will determine the amount)
wipes
nappy rash cream
some snacks for ds
drinks for ds
his asthma stuff
money
mobile
keys
snaks for me lol
bibs

thats about it :D

[FourAngelKisses]

I always had......

at least 3 bibs
a couple of dummies
2 bottles
formula
3 nappies
2 changes of clothes
blue books
socks (for when they throw up on their feet, lol)
nappy bags
wipes
tissues
and something for me to eat, LOL

[Seekrit]

Thanks muchly :D Only a few things left to put into the bag it seems.. and I really need more chuck rags...

[jembelina]

Didn't read all the posts so someone might have already mentioned it - spare breast pads!