I didn't follow the list exactly but used it as an excellent jumping off point. Here is what I have:
Of course, the kit has changed a little as Angela has grown, and will continue to change. But here are my basics:
- Infant acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Travel-sized shampoo
- Travel-sized lotion
- Travel-sized baby powder
- Travel-sized baby soap
- Desitin
- Two onesies and one pair of little pants
- Socks
- Infant-sized towel (is soft and can double as blanket, if needed)
- Little washcloth
- Bib
- Jersey-knit blankets (2)
- Muslin blanket
- Diapers
- Wipes
- (6) 8 oz. ready-feed formula bottles
- Empty Playtex drop-ins bottle
- Drop-ins for the bottle (I figured this would allow us to get by without washing the bottle over and over)
- Extra nipples for the bottle
- (5) 2nd-stage prepared baby foods
Now. Here's the important part. I do NOT leave home without a well-stocked diaper bag. In a disaster, the diaper bag is coming too! Here is the list of my diaper bag contents:
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Bib
- Blanket (usually muslin)
- Pacifier
- Few toys/books
- Change of clothes (onesie and bottoms)
- Container with powdered food (pumpkin in our case), powdered formula, and rice cereal
- Four little spoons
- Card with pediatrician's info
- Cold storage compartment for already-made bottles
- Extra bottles (already-made)
- Wet storage bag for damp clothes or dirty diapers or whatever you need to seal and store
Keep in mind, this is a list adapted for our family, our baby's needs, and our environment. We live where it is HOT. We are not likely to need more blankets, even in the colder months. Keeping hydrated is going to be much more critical than food, so we need more bottle room than baby food space. Lastly, fitting all of this was a little tricky, so I had to be clever. For example, I rolled up the bib, socks, etc., and stuffed them inside the empty bottle:
Also, rolling blankets and clothes takes up less space than folding. I'd love to hear your tips and ideas for baby 72-hour kits! Please share in the comments!
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