What should I pack in my diaper bag?

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Anything that I'll absolutely need besides diapers and wipes? Trying to put together my diaper bag but FTM and I'm not sure exactly what all I'll need. What are some things you couldn't leave without? I'm always worried I won't be as prepared as I should be.

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Ok...a waterproof, fold-up change pad, an extra outfit or two in case of blowout, a hat, a lovie or toy, formula and bottles (if not ebf), pacifier if you use one, extra receiving blanket, vitamin d drops, nursing pads (if breastfeeding),  and a few items for yourself- such as some snacks, water bottle, any items for freshening up, etc. And don't forget your wallet/purse ;)

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Nappies, wipes, a plastic bag or two for soiled clothes, one or two changes of clothes, dummy if bub uses one, a bib, nappy cream, breastfeeding cover if you use one or bottles if your out for a bit

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An extra outfit, a little blanket (I forget the special name), ointment or powder, burp cloth, and just cause you never know where you will change them or when, it doesn't hurt to have dirty diaper baggies.

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It also depends how long you're going out for. If just a short spell: diapers, wipes, change of clothes, paci (if baby uses one). I found myself not really using half the stuff I lugged around!

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Depends on how long you're out. Burp rags, extra change of clothes for baby and maybe you too if your baby spits up like mine all have lol, feeding stuff if you're not bfing, diaper cream, extra light weight blanket, changing pad, binki, bibs, basically you'll feel like you're taking the whole house! Pads for you, breast pads too. Dirty diaper sacks or wetbag if cloth diapering, I always keep a pair of nail clippers in the diaper bag, and I don't carry a purse so anything I would have in my purse goes in the diaper bag. A baby comb if baby has a head full of hair like mine all have.