<p>Here are some items you can pack in the diaper bag to make sure you&#39;re prepared for whatever may come up when you&#39;re out and about. Remember, some items may vary depending on whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding and whether your child is eating solid foods.</p><h3>Diapering and Clothing</h3><ul><li>6-8 diapers, depending on how long your outing is going to be</li><li>travel-sized container of wipes</li><li>changing pad</li><li>diaper rash ointment</li><li>2 changes of clothing</li><li>ziplock bags for soiled clothing and diaper disposal</li><li>hat(s) appropriate for shade or warmth</li></ul><h3>Feeding</h3><ul><li>bottles, if formula feeding</li><li>cans of formula or containers of pre-measured formula</li><li>burp cloths</li><li>bottled water for you (and baby if using powdered or concentrated formula)</li><li>jarred food and spoons</li><li>portable snacks for you</li><li>2-3 bibs</li></ul><h3>Toys and Soothing Items</h3><ul><li>2 blankets</li><li>pacifiers</li><li>comfort toys</li><li>teething rings</li><li>small, durable books (board books work great)</li></ul><h3>Safety and Emergencies</h3><ul><li>band-aids</li><li>hand sanitizer</li><li><a href="https://www.verywell.com/over-the-counter-medicine-for-kids-2633424" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1">antibiotic ointment</a></li><li>cell phone</li><li>tissues</li><li>sunblock</li><li><a href="https://www.verywell.com/tylenol-vs-motrin-which-is-better-for-children-2632405" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2">fever reducer/pain reliever like Tylenol</a></li><li>$20 bill and some quarters</li></ul><h3>Diaper Packing Tips</h3><ul><li>Pack plenty of diapers. You&#39;ll want one for about every two hours you plan to be out. Pack a few extra in case of diarrhea.</li><li>When choosing a blanket, keep the weather conditions in mind.</li><li>If you have a habit of forgetting keys, pack an extra set in the diaper bag to keep with you. This is also good if you have a car that auto-locks when the driver&#39;s door shuts. You may have grabbed the bag and not the baby, yet, so you can still get him out of the car.</li><li>If you know your child has allergies, keep a liquid antihistamine like Benadryl in the bag. If allergies are severe, you might want to get a prescription for an Epi-pen to keep in the bag at all times.</li><li>You never know when you&#39;re going to want to snap a shot of a precious moment, so it&#39;s good to keep a disposable camera in the bag. This is also good in case you are in a fender bender, you can take pictures of the damage on the spot.</li><li>If you formula feed, you may not use powdered formula. It is one of the most convenient types to carry in a diaper bag, however, since before it&#39;s mixed it doesn&#39;t require refrigeration or ice packs and it can still be used after the can is opened. Just measure the powdered amount in a clean, empty bottle and pack a few bottled waters to mix when you&#39;re ready.</li></ul>