We’ve asked around (thanks, Facebook friends!) and gathered some on the go necessities for families. What are YOUR diaper bag must have items? Check out our list and add yours in the comments.
Felicia of Go Graham Go! always carries disposable bibs. Check out Nature babycare ECO Disposable Bibs (80 for $23). They’re chlorine-free, biodegradable and compostable.
Speaking of eating, Gena (Fairytales and Puppy Dog Tails) and Emilie (Baby Loving Mama) recommend carrying nutritious snacks. Even my picky son enjoys Clif Kid Twisted Fruit Ropes (24 for $15.50)- the variety pack includes three different flavors and should hold hungry kids off until dinner. If you want to bring along small snacks from home, try the Gyro Bowl Spill Resistant Kids Bowl with Lid
and Felicia swears by the Munchie Mug
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With summer approaching, think skin care and pack some sunscreen. We like MD MOMS Baby Silk Sunscreen Towelettes and Little Twig Non Chemical Sunscreen
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When you need a distraction, throw a crinkle book in your bag for the babies or hand over your iPhone with kid-friendly apps (we love Juno Baby).
And, of course moms can never have too many WIPES! As Matt, the father of five year old twin boys said, “Wipes are our definite must. Not necessarily for antibacterial, but for general grubby cleanup.” Been there, done that!
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Shannon Kelly
March 31, 2011I have never seen sunscreen towelettes before – genius!
Mama B
April 1, 2011Great list, I agree with it all! I would also add hand sanitizer
Emilie
April 1, 2011I would be lost without wet wipes or regular wipes in my purse! Now that we’ve gotten past a diaper bag, it is all about carrying small toys and snack in my purse. Often you’ll find a couple of juice boxes as well, until my bag gets way too heavy to lug around!
Love the idea of sunscreen towelettes. Didn’t even know they existed!