Diaper Bag

Caring for your baby is a full time job. To help make diapering more manageable, you should consider keeping everything you need in a diaper bag. Whether you're at home or on the go, you'll appreciate the time and trouble it can save you.

Here's a quick diaper bag checklist to help when you're packing.

• Diapers (one for every two hours you'll be away, plus one or two extras)

• Diaper covers, if you use cloth diapers

• Baby wipes, or a couple of wet washcloths stored in a resealable plastic bag

• A+D ® Zinc Oxide Cream or A+D ® Original Ointment

• Formula and bottles (extra disposable bottle bags if used)

• Nursing pads (if you are breastfeeding)

• One or two receiving blankets (include one heavier baby blanket if weather is cool)

• A changing pad and burp cloth

• One or two bibs

• An extra pacifier, if used

• A toy (to keep your baby occupied)

• An extra set of clothes

• Teething rings, chew toys (teething pain reliever if needed), and other quiet play things

• A couple of small plastic bags for disposing of diapers, or bringing dirty clothes home

• Baby food and feeding utensils, or snacks for the older baby (and for Mom and Dad)

• Any medications child may be on, along with a medicine dispenser

• Antibacterial water-less hand cleaner for Mom or Dad and a couple of wet-wipes for baby

• If time away from home is over an hour, pack an extra bottle of water. The water can be used to mix powdered formula or to drink

• Consider powdered formula if there are no refrigeration accommodations at the destination, and if the time away from home is over two hours

• Coppertone® Water BABIES® Sunscreen for infants 6 months and older