Nov
Diaper Bag
Posted in Longberger | Comments OffWhat to pack in diaper bag for trip to the mall?
Me and my friend are going to the mall today around 2:30 and since i only had my son alittle over a week ago i haven't actualy gone anywere. I looked it up online but the list was HUGE. Any ideas of what to pack in the diaper bag for only 2:30-8:00(at latest)
And also what should i do before we go, feed,change, re-dress,ect.
This is the perfect time to pack your "car" bag. Keep about 10 diapers, a package of wipes, change of clothing, a changing pad, a few bibs, and receiving blankets in there. As your son gets older, you can add a few dry snacks, some toys, etc. It's much easier to not worry everytime you're trying to run out the door.
The only thing that you need to worry about bringing with is bottles, if your son is bottle-fed. If he's not, you're all ready to go. If he is bottle fed, I would recommend bringing enough formula for 3 bottles. The second you bring 2, knowing he will only eat 2, is when he will want a 3rd. They like to be unpredictable. I suggest getting one of those formula containers that allows you to pre-sort 3 bottles worth of formula.
Of course, if you are breastfeeding, none of the above matters. 
Edit: I forgot to answer the last part! You'll want to make sure that he is fed and dressed and ready to go. Because he is so young, you can't really schedule trips around "nap time", since that is mostly what he will do for a while. My mother told me to always get my daughter ready first, and *then* get yourself ready. Otherwise you will end up with pukies down your back, and not know it until you smell it.