October 15, 2008

How to Pack a Diaper Bag

Being prepared with a full diaper bag while out of the house is always better than guessing or thinking twice about things. You’ll never know what situation you’ll be in or what you’ll need in order to keep a baby happy.

Steps

  1. Keep a food stock. If you are not breast-feeding, food and/or drinks should always be packed. Babies always need their nutrients. If you are bottle feeding, use a travel container that divides each powder amount & spare travel-sized bottles of water or juice. If your baby is on solids, choose small travel jars that you can throw out when finished.
  2. Stock up on diapers. Diapers are very essential to have in a diaper bag. It’s recommended to have at least one diaper for each hour you’re out, but it’s nice to grab a handful in case of emergencies. Also, try to get a travel pack of baby wipes.
  3. Know that health is important. Use the side pockets or little compartments for medications, emergency phone numbers, etc. Oragel and infant Tylenol are both excellent items to leave in the bag.
  4. Have extra clothing and blankets. A good sized blanket is appropriate for a cool environment, a bib or two is excellent for feeding times, and comfortable socks & hats keep the sensitive parts warm and cozy. You may also want to keep an extra sweatshirt or sweater if the weather could change drastically. You don’t need to over pack these things; if it’s just for a walk in the park, you probably don’t need to pack clothes.
  5. Keep them entertained. Bring a toy or two. Keep a few pacifiers in little sandwich baggies - this helps if one drops on the ground, you have extra.
  6. Bring Sanitary Wipes and Gel. Anti-bacteria hand gel can be a lifesaver when there’s not a sink nearby. Sani-wipes or antibacterial wipes can help clean off a restaurant highchair, the handle of the grocery car, and the restroom changing table.
  7. Pack Extra Plastic Bags. Whether a reused grocery bag, or zip-top baggie, you’ll need these constantly for putting dirty bibs and clothes in, or a soiled diaper.
  8. Give yourself a treat. How would you keep yourself occupied while he/she is sleeping? Pack a little snack for yourself, drop your wallet in, and anything else that will make you happy on your trip. Take a camera along just in case you see something on a stroller ride or you want to photograph the baby doing something cute.


Tips

  • Just remember that you’re not packing for a trip, just a time out of the house. Don’t overdo the stroller or cram things in the diaper bag.
  • Always have a bag ready. If you’re out or low on food/drinks, prepare as soon as you come home, so you don’t have to worry at the last minute. Wash any dirty/dropped pacifiers as soon as possible.
  • You may want to have two diaper bags: one for long outings, and a smaller one for shorter trips.
  • It’s good to have a changing pad (either disposable or plastic) if there isn’t a restroom around. Some restaurants won’t have a “Koala Baby Changing Station”, which is a plastic changing table (usually mounted on the wall). Having your own plan is better than guessing if something is available or not.
  • If your child’s doctor uses disposible examination pads (they are about the size of a bandanna), grab a few –they make excellent disposible changing pads. They are also available at some retailers for use in incontinent patients.


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August 25, 2008

Skip Hop Via Backpack Diaper Bag Charcoal

Skip Hop Via Backpack Diaper Bag Charcoal

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Skip Hop Via Backpack Diaper Bag Charcoal

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        Skip Hop Via Backpack Diaper Bag CharcoalDurable. Comfortable. Versatile. Style on the go.

The Skip Hop Via Backpack combines great style with lots of function for parents on the go. The perfectly proportioned pack has a pocket for everything ? a unique side zipper means one-handed access and no more digging into a bottomless pit! The easy-access changing station opens up like a book for maximum viewing and includes a cushioned changing pad. Strolled clips that attach perfectly to your stroller are an added plus.

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  • 15 pockets include zippered personal pockets
  • Bottle pockets inside and out for up to four bottles or sippy cups
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Great bag, maybe a little small for my needs by Lefty Mom
I really liked the idea of having a backpack diaper bag to keep my hands free. And I was looking for something sizable as we are expecting a second child soon. I am enjoying using the bag for our todder, but I don’t know that I’ll be able to fit two kids worth of gear in.

There are several features I really like on this product, though. Mesh pockets on either side make it convenient to carry drinks for me and my son. The two small front pockets are perfect for my stuff and things I need to access quickly. And while some product brag about the insulated pockets, I found I rarely used them and that they made the bags too bulky - so I liked that this bag didn’t have that. The zip out diaper pocket is a great idea, except that I never seem to end up zipping it out, I am able to grab what I need just fine.

The only thing I don’t really like is that I tend to lose things in the main compartment. It is a bit hard to get to at the bottom. If I am good and remember what is in there, I am ok, but it is easy to forget and find an old sippy cup or trash from a snack a few days later.

Suprisingly poor design by K. Holmes
The proportions of this backpack are really poor– way too small outer case size,too short straps. Was this made for a teen/.child?

Shoddy construction ruins otherwise nice bag by SunsetDweller
The fabric on bag looks a lot better in real life than it does on the screen - fabric is a perky spring green (not too bright or day-glo, though definitely not subdued) and has a sheen. Interior is a grey-ish white throughout so you don’t have to deal with “black hole” syndrome. One large slip pocket & 2 mesh bottle pockets in main compartment, really nice simple changing pad compartment, mommy compartment big enough for wallet, keys, and accessory bags, and a smaller organizational department for things like iPods, cell phones, cameras etc.. Overall, the organization is just right, you aren’t overwhelmed with random pockets everywhere but on the other hand you have a place for everything you might want to put in this bag. My one issue is sewing. When I got the bag there was a loose thread on the side and some of the seam had already snagged, after only 10 minutes of use. After a 2 hour museum outing, the mesh pocket on the side tore and the fabric on the front tore as well (this was a quiet trip to a museum, not a rock climbing trip!). The zippers aren’t as smooth as my Eagle Creek backpack. I would say that the organization is nice but SkipHop probably should send someone to the factory in China for additional quality control measures. Fortunately Amazon accepts returns on faulty products, but I’m not sure I’ll be getting another one in the near future.

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