Diaper bags aren't just a fashion statement, they're a lifeline for Moms, especially those of us with multiples. Curious what Moms of More than One carry in their diaper bags? Read on and find out!
One of the most common subjects that pops up
about getting out and around with my twins revolves around the diaper
bag. First, folks always want to know what I tote with me when tooling
around town, or out of town, with my twins.
When Max and Sara were
first born, I’ll be honest, I could’ve packed my house and it STILL
wouldn’t have been enough to put my mind at ease when we travelled. Now
that my kids are older, and we’ve made several long trips that required
packing for weeks at a time, I’ve become proficient at knowing what to
bring and what to leave home.
I keep two diaper bags packed at all times. One for quick trips and
one for longer excursions. Here are the contents of the quick trip bag:
Four diapers
Small travel container of wipes
Ziploc bag of easy to administer snack, i.e., Goldfish, bigger crackers, etc
Two sippy cups already filled with juice/milk from home
Two single-serve bottles of juice
Two or three small toys
Currently, the bag I use for my everyday use is this one by Skip Hop. Of course,
I’d suggest using something a little more fashionable, but something
that will accomodate your keys, wallet, and other sundry purse items,
so that you can avoid toting a purse AND a diaper bag.
The extended-stay bag currently holds:
6-8 diapers, possibly more depending on our destination
Full-size container of wipes
2 Full changes of clothes, including socks
2 pairs PJ’s
Several binkies
Two containers of snacks
Desitin
Changing pad
Medicine bag
Advil
Tylenol
Orajel swabs
Hyland’s Teething tablets
Mylicon drops
Tylenol/Advil for Momma
TIde-to-Go Stick
Hand sanitizer
Emergency cell phone charger, powered by a battery
Sundry toys and books, depending on the length of our trip
Extra shirt for Momma
The bag I use is part of the C9 for Champion line, purchased at
Target for under $20. It’s original purpose is a gym bag, but it’s
roomy, has oodles of compartments and the outside is a cinch to clean.
Unfortunately, the bag I bought is no longer available. However, my
advice when it comes to diaper bags…think outside the baby aisle.
You
need a utility bag, especially when travelling with twins, and it
doesn’t need to come from a certain part of the store. Plus, anything
marked “diaper bag” is normally priced much, much higher than their
more generic counterparts, and if you can stand not getting some of the
bells and whistles, you could stand to save a bundle.
Also, you may
want to consider purchasing a backpack for some solo trips, because
whether you’re handling two infants in carriers or two toddlers in a
stroller, not having to worry about a bag slipping off your shoulder is
priceless.
I'm a twin mommy and carry a Skip Hop also. My favorite is the Skip Hop Duo Double. It holds everything I need for my twins and toddler. The best part is that it latches onto the back of a double strollers, which is great since most large diaper bags don't fit into the bottom of double strollers. Highly recommended as a life-saver for parents of multiples or many.
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