Packing a Baby Bag

A well-stocked baby bag has everything from messy diaper changes to meals in a minute with pre-measured formula, bottled water and jars of baby food.

Pediatrician Tanya Altmann takes the mystery out of what to include in a well-stocked baby bag that will take you through any emergency.

Diaper bag inventory

• Always keep at least five diapers in the bag. A baby can go through several in just one hour.

• Use scented bags for carrying dirty diapers. These will keep odors at bay for a few hours until you can dispose of the bag.

• Always have diaper wipes at hand.

• Pack an extra top in case of a spill.

• It's a good idea to carry a changing pad, since a lot of places do not provide them.

Feeding paraphernalia

• For bottles, pre-measure the formula into the bottle. Simply add bottled water to the bottle and shake well when the baby is ready to eat. It doesn't have to be warm.

• a jar of food, spoon, bib

• a bag of snacks, like dry cereal

• an insulated ice pack to keep pre-mixed formula from souring

• burping towel

• change of clothing in case of accidents

Miscellaneous

• your physician's phone number

• fever-reducing medicine

• immunization card

Guests
Tanya Altmann
Pediatrician
Community Pediatric Medical Group
1250 La Venta Dr., Suite 103
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: 805-375-2140
Website: www.communitypeds.com
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