10 things you absolutely need when leaving your house with a toddler
by Tabitha Blue posted in Parenting
You'd think that once your baby's out of the infant phase, you'd be able to leave the diaper bag behind. Not so! Your bag will be lighter (yay!), but no mama wants to be stuck without a few toddler essentials when away from home. And by "essentials," I mostly mean snacks, because really that's what makes a kid?s life go round. #AmIRight"!
After you?ve had to lug around a package of diapers (because we all know newborns go through them like water), two changes of clothing, multiple creams, bottles, and more, it feels SO great to be able to downsize a little. As our babes grow, so does their independence, and that means we get to pack a little less. So here are the essentials you need in an efficient toddler bag:
Start with a great bag: Lots of pockets are a plus, and backpack straps make life (and chasing a toddler) that much easier. I?ve had my leather Lily Jade bag through two kids now, and it?s worked great for me in all stages.
Snacks: As I mentioned before, snacks are pretty much the center of a toddling babe?s world since a full belly usually means a happy baby. Pouches, sippy cups, and puffs will be a life (and sanity) saver. Lately my littles of all ages have been loving Mott?s Unsweetened Applesauce pouches. Since they're available in a variety of flavors, the kiddos have something to choose from, and I certainly appreciate that there?s no room in them for anything but the good stuff: no added sugar and no artif...
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