These are my suggestions for items to always have with you then you have the kids. Items will vary on the age and quantity of children.

I no longer carry a diaper bag. Now I carry a large messenger bag. I have a small purse (for quick get-a-ways) with my wallet, cash and breath mints. I can grab and go, leaving my big bag in the car.

In the diaper bag:

• Sarong
• Wipes
• 2x as many diapers as you think you need
• 2 or 3 changes of clothes
• Zip lock bags (to hold wet/soiled clothes)
• Empty bottle (even if you are nursing)
• Binky’s – 3
• Bibs
• Spit cloths
• Snacks
• Small, sealed water bottle in double ziplock bag
• T-shirt for you
• Small purse (for quick get away!)
• Tissue

In the bag:

• Bored bag
• Insurance Card
• Wipe
• Pads/Tampons
• Chap Stick
• Sunscreen Stick
• Small Purse
• Snacks
• Disposabile Sippy Cups
• First Aid Kit
• Plastic Dinnerware
• Technophiles - Extra earphones & Splitter
• Tissue

In the car:

• Change of Clothes & Shoes
• Wipes
• Sunscreen
• Small Water Bottles
• Blanket/Sarong
• Jackets
• Crayons/Paper
• Plastic Grocery Bags (no holes in bottom)
• Tissues
• Snacks
• Paper Towels
• Gloves, Laytex
• Gloves for warmth