Baby Day Trip Essentials

You finally feel comfortable enough to venture outside ... for a whole day ... with your BABY! OMG! First: Breathe. Then, arm yourself: Keep this handy-dandy list of essentials when venturing out with baby. That way, you'll be prepared for (and maybe even avoid) any incident that involves puke, poop or meltdowns. And even if the worst does happen, you and your baby will get over it! (We promise!)

Extra diapers: For every hour you'll be away, you should pack two diapers. If you think you'll be traveling without access to a decent bathroom for a while, you'll want to make sure the diaper is extra-absorbent in case a diaper change is out of the question. (On a bus? No thanks!) Try Baby Basics® super-absorbent diapers featuring inner leg cuffs to prevent leaks.

Extra clothes: Even if you're only running out for errands, you never know when spills will strike. So never leave home without at least a onesie!

Well-stocked diaper bag: In addition to extra diapers and clothes, stay prepared with other diaper bag essentials.

Small cooler or insulated bag: If your baby's eating solids, you're going to need some meals-on-the-go. And whether you're formula feeding or breastfeeding, a chilled bottle can be a ride-saver (especially if Mommy's behind the wheel!). Be sure to pack some water bottles or something to quench your thirst, too!

Stroller: For babies over 6 months old, you don't need the SUV version, which can be big, bulky, and HEAVY. An inexpensive but sturdy umbrella stroller saves room in the trunk (or stores easily on a bus or train).

CDs or playlists of music or books: Babies are soothed by voices and rhythms of any kind (OK, maybe not Metallica!). If baby music drives daddy bonkers, you could even get away with playing an audio version of Oprah's latest book pick. Your baby can relax, and you get to tell your friend's you "read" something smart.

Baby carrier: Backpack, sling, front-carrier—whatever suits your fancy and saves your back.

Entertainment: Books, toys, stuffed animals. Besides the old favorites, throw in a few new toys to keep them interested. You might want to use straps to loop the toys to the seat. That way you won't spend the entire trip retrieving tossed toys.

Blanket: If your baby has a favorite blanket, you may be forced to bring it, or else suffer the consequences. However, you may want to have a travel-sized blanket that gets the job done, like a Pocket Lovey.

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TylarDean 4/19/2013 - 7:11AM report abuse	I plan a vacation to Las Vegas with my family. I'm a little concerned about our kid. He's 2 years old and I don't know if he's mature enough for such a long voyage. I learned something about travelling with the youngsters, but I need to find more information.
harrystephen 1/1/2012 - 2:36AM report abuse	This is a great site with useful information for many. hiv symptoms We plan to have our baby to Seattle in a couple of months and wants to leave the car seat at home. What do you suggest we get from the airport to the hotel upon our arrival
spsdel99 4/13/2011 - 11:26AM report abuse	Its really very difficult to carry the child out for the whole day. It leads to severe backache. Hopefully these tips might help me a lot. Alfa Romeo 147 Review
glucomt 4/8/2011 - 11:50AM report abuse	This will surely help me to do good to my child. I just hope all such tips do work. lupus symptoms
glucomt 4/2/2011 - 9:47AM report abuse	Doing a good upbringing of the child is the must. This needs to be done with atmost care. So be prepared about it. These are very useful tips indeed. Shingles symptoms
zara454 3/15/2011 - 2:41AM report abuse	These are really very interesting tips. There is a huge responsbility while carrying the kid out for some time. So it should be perfect. These tips are really very useful. Pneumonia symptoms
Namrata1213 1/23/2011 - 5:15AM report abuse	Great tips for travellers. Nepal Trekking

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