What to pack in the diaper bag

[Dax]

OK, I am a local, and I am taking my DD to Magic Kingdom for just a day trip on the 12th. I will pack my Moby wrap, and of course the stroller, but I am at a loss as to what else I should bring....I dont want to bring to much, but I also dont want to get caught...

Also, what kind of stuff will I find at the Baby Center. We plan on using it for our nursing and bottle sessions

 

[kmb584]

When DD was an infant I always had: an extra outfit, wipes, baby food, small stuffed animal, blanket, sanitizing wipes, ziplock bags, sunblock. The baby centers are multi-roomed with a nursing room, changing room, bathroom, tv room, and an area that sells items such as diapers and wipes, Tylenol, formula and baby food, etc. It's a nice place to relax and nurse but the prices are a bit steep if you plan on purchasing anything.

 

[Lilliputian]

I travel light. I get one of the changing pads that holds diapers and wipes in the pockets and has a strap for hooking onto the stroller. My stroller (City Mini double) has mesh pockets behind the seats, and I use those for holding one extra outfit, a light blanket, and 2 or 3 extra diapers. If I had one baby and a single stroller, I'd ditch the extra diapers. The changing pad will hold 2 or 3 easily, and you can buy more at the Baby Care Centers if you need to. You can toss a few burp cloths into the bag you're carrying if she usually needs those. I do take one or two extra pairs of socks for babies that age.

I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that you would need for a young baby unless it were something specific for the weather that day. If she's holding toys by then, you might want to dangle a little toy off the stroller with those plastic links, but you probably won't need it. And older baby needs food, and then when she's self-feeding, those disposable mats that stick onto the table are wonderful.

Resist the urge to over pack. Have a bag in the car with more extra diapers, clothes, etc. You can always go back if you need to.

 

[Dax]

Thanks for the advice...I will probably keep extra diapers in the car...just in case...I figure an extra outfit(though I have never had to change outfits yet) a few blankets, her favorite stuffed Mickey, 2 paci's, and some burp clothes....I am probably gonna end up bringing 4-5 diapers into the park...though I expect to only need at max 3....we shall see...

I am hoping to nurse in the park, but I do supplement with formula as well when needed...I may bring a bottle just in case, but I also have zero issue nursing in public...I have done it numerous times already

 

[Lilliputian]

If you use a nursing cover, I would toss that in as well. I know you mentioned the Baby Care Centers in your first post, but you may find that you want to nurse right then without making the trip. I end up doing a lot of nursing in the shows, but mine are fast nursers and can do it in the length of one 3D movie.

 

[VbChristy]

Lots of hand wipes! You will want to clean those hands- yours and babies. Before baby's hands end up in her mouth.