As a parent you never really know what situation you'll end up running into next. It is always best to be prepared for some of the more common stuff though. As a parent you should always have a diaper bag with you at all times! Some of you may be wondering how to know what to carry with you.
Let's start with the basics. If your child is still wearing diapers then you should still always carry those, and baby wipes. Even if you don't need baby wipes to change a diaper you may need it to clean them up. Kids love to play and get dirty, and you don't always want them getting in your car or going into a store looking like that.
It is always good to have a sippie-cup of water with you. Kids do a lot of running around, and playing, and get get thirsty fast, and easy. Water is always best to carry, because kids can drink it even when it's hot plus you don't have to do anything to make it. If your child still drink baby formula then you should carry some of that on you too. If you do stop somewhere, and get the chance to make it then you'll at least have it on you to make. You wouldn't have to worry about trying to find a store or having to go back home to feed your child.
Food is always a good thing to carry also. It doesn't matter what kind just make sure it is something that doesn't have to be refrigerated, and is still good warm. Your kid is still growing, so they are going to seem hungrier more often than you. Besides that, you never know how long you'll be gone for, and they can't eat the same foods you can, so it's always best to keep their types of food on hand.
If you have a little baby it is always best to have a pacifier, and teething toys on hand. You never know when your baby will start crying out of no where so it's always best to be fully prepared. Having any type of chew toy on you is good when your child is going through teething. Even having a little tube of teething paste is good too.
Having a toy or two is always good too. Young kids don't have as long of an attention span. Even just on short car rides it's good to have a toy for them to play with. Not only will it give them something to do, and keep them occupied, but it'll also keep them from crying more.
You never know when your plans are going to change. You could be planning on going to a park for a hour then going back home, and you may find out you have to go somewhere else after you leave the park. Kids get really dirty really easy. Sometimes you have no idea how they even get dirty all the time. It is always best to pack an extra pair of clothes just in case something does end up happening.
When you're packing your diaper bag it is always best to pack to much than not have enough. You'd rather have enough then have something come up, and not have anything that you need. While you're packing if you feel you have to much, don't let that stop you. It's more than likely better that way.
