It'd be nice if you could toss a few diapers and some wipes in a bag and be ready to head out with your infant for a couple of hours. But as you'll quickly discover, there are a few more must-have items to pack. The essentials:
6-8 diapers (several more if you're traveling with a newborn) baby wipes in a travel case change of clothes according to the season 2 receiving blankets large cotton blanket (for extra comfort on long car trips) 2 rattles & teething rings your baby's favorite small stuffed animal or toy a musical toy or book bottles with breast milk or formula stored in an insulated carrier jar baby food, dish and spoon 2-3 burping rags 1 bib hand sanitizer (for quick clean ups after a diaper change) 2-3 plastic bags (for disposing of dirty diapers) tissues small toiletry bag to hold supplies diaper rash ointment bandages nail clippers acetaminophen washcloth baby soap
