I'm a light packer these days now that I don't have an infant anymore. It also helps to have only one in diapers! I do keep a change of clothes for the boys in the car, but otherwise I try to only bring what we absolutely need.These are my top toddler diaper bag essentials:
- Water sippy cups
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Extra underwear and pair of shorts/pants for Piggie
- Snacks
- Debit card & driver's license
- I stole this idea from a friend recently so these aren't pictured, but small Play-Doh containers and lollipops are LIFE SAVERS for when we're out and the boys are about to have a meltdown or go insane waiting around at a restaurant.
Dacky was screaming his head off the other day after falling down at the park, and my friend whipped out one of her lollipops she always carries and he was instantly happy. And when we're waiting for food and want all the kids to stay seated, she whips out the playdoh and all of them are entertained. At home my boys wouldn't necessarily be so enthused about playdoh, but when we're out, they think it's some awesome treat.
This is my bag, it's the Skip Hop Studio diaper bag (the updated version). I've used it for that last three and half years. I usually (okay, never) carry the same bag for that long, but I can't part with it. It's just the most durable, cutest, roomiest diaper bag in my opinion. It has taken some serious abuse over the last couple of years and nothing has fallen apart. Definitely consider this bag if you're looking for a new one!
Here's everything dumped out.
Nail clippers, lip balm, sunscreen, a little first aid kit, random stolen ranch packet, sun glasses, water for me.
The ever important snacks to prevent meltdowns: Dacky's crackers and two packs of gummies for tantrum control. Also an extra pair of underwear and shorts for my newly potty trained three year old.
Diapers and wipes of course, hand sanitizer spray, gum, my cards.
Hahahahaha!
And their water cups.
So that's what's in my toddler diaper bag! What are your toddler diaper bag must haves?
2015 Buick Encore
There are many different safety requirements in vehicles for
different parts of the world and GM is committed to making their vehicles as safe as possible
no matter what area of the world their cars are being sent to.
Buick designers filled Encore with ample storage, including eight
beverage holders, storage in all four doors, four bins in the dash,
pockets in the seatbacks, an available bin beneath the
passenger seat and bins under the rear load floor around the spare tire.
Sporty alloy pedals add a racy touch to the lower cockpit and are standard,
and the steering wheel has a flat bottom ala Ferrari.