Play-Learn-Grow-Repeat

From Monday Mom – Neetika:
I pretty much defy you—especially if your little one is not yet potty trained—to leave the house, even for a quick trip, without a bag full of “stuf.f” The Boy Scout motto “Be Prepared” certainly applies to parenthood. You never know what you might need when you’re away from the safety of home. As nice as it would be to slip your phone into your back pocket and grab your keys, if your kids are coming with you, so are supplies.

There are certain items that I absolutely must have when I’m out with Hudson. Obviously, diapers and wipes are at the top of this list. I’ve learned that even if I go out with just Haley, it’s smart to keep those wipes in there because you never know what a kid of any age will get into. Heck, they’re great for adults, too!

Even if Hudson has had a nice meal and a cup of milk before our outing, I always grab a bottle of water and a snack, such as a granola bar. Hunger and thirst are major culprits when it comes to toddler breakdowns, so you have to be prepared. I keep a few fun toys in there for the same reason.

And I may get a few judgmental stares, but there have absolutely have been times that I’ve fired up a video on my phone or a tablet and shoved it in front of my kids. Sometimes, you need to speak with another adult or take care of something important, and you just have to stop a screaming, interfering child. I’m here to tell you: do what you need to do!

What are your must-have diaper bag items?