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Step 1
Make a list of what your child uses in a twenty-four hour time period. Common items include, toothbrush, clothing, pajamas, small toys and books, and, most of all, diapers.
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Step 2
Pack with emergencies in mind. Don't assume your child will go through the same number of outfits as usual. Pack extra important items such as diapers and clothing to avoid running out.
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Step 3
Use space saving items. If you normally use cloth wipes bring disposables instead as they pack much smaller. You can still use cloth diapers if you use some other space-saving alternatives.
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Step 4
Assemble everything you will need prior to packing the bag. Using a flat surface such as your bed, lay out everything you will need. Now you can go down your list and easily assess if anything is missing. Also decide how everything will best fit in the bag.
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Step 5
Roll clothing to save space and pack it to the side of the diaper bag in the largest compartment.
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Step 6
Stack your diapers next to the clothing.
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Step 7
Continue adding items while packing as compactly as possible.
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Step 8
Use the outside pockets for small, hard items. Sippy cups, medicine vials, sunscreen and other necessities go here.
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Step 9
Check the bag for gaps. The diaper bag should be packed tightly so that nothing slides around in transit.
