Off Topic but I need help...

Are you going to be using it as an every day bag for the baby supplies or just "back up" for the mommy's "super bag"?

My wife and I have twins (now about to start kindergarten), and the amount of gear we needed to haul around for them was ridiculous. Ten pounds of baby's and forty pulse pounds of "support gear"(between a double stroller, two infant carriers, diaper bags, etc.) YMMV

My two cents on it is get BIGGER then what you think you need. There are going to be times that the "super bag" just might get left behind (I never thought it would happen to me, but with a baby crying and other "stuff" happening around you, the wife talking about something and next thing you know you are half way to you destination and no bag:eek:). YMMV

Two or three diapers and a small compact pack of wipes might not do the trick. One of my little ones would pee, and after you changed him he would poop (sometimes two separate time, just so you would change him). So we would sometimes go through two or three diapers in less than an hour, and that was for just one of them. :eek:

We kept four diaper bags (i know seems like a lot, but not really), two were the car only bags (back ups, and had less then the two primary's, both the same and we got them from a thrift store for less then $10 for both) diapers, wipes, diaper cream, powdered formula (pre measured and in small bottles (i had a ton of small Nalgene ones 2&4 oz)), at least 4 bottles and nipples(for the back up bags), pacifiers, water bottles, instant hand warmers(to heat the bottles), changes of clothes (you can end up going through more then you think between spiting up and potty accidents), several towels or light blankets (for burping and wrapping up the little one), med kit for the little ones (we kept an ear thermometer(worked best for us) Ibuprofen & Tylenol (make sure to get dosages from you MD for the weight and age of your little one) and nail clippers(they grow fast and are sharp). The other two were the "primary" bags, I would swap them out every other time we went out (that way it was ALWAYS was stocked and ready to go).

It was a hard learn for us at the time. We had several times that we had to stop and buy items while we were out because we did not plain ahead. It was not fun, and made me feel like such an a$$ for not being prepared.

Also keep in mind where we had two and that we had to have twice the supplies and equipment. Having just one is going to be much easier (well to me anyway, your going to pull your hair out of you head:) LOL)

It's over whelming at times but so worth it.

CONGRATULATIONS to you and your wife!!!!
 
GlockASP said:
powdered formula (pre measured and in small bottles (i had a ton of small Nalgene ones 2&4 oz)), at least 4 bottles and nipples(for the back up bags), pacifiers, water bottles, instant hand warmers(to heat the bottles),
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THIS just reinforces why breastfeeding is so awesome.
 
Great thread as I have a little one arriving at the end of December. I have a Jumbo and I think it is a great size.
 
Mrs.Shotgunner11 said:
THIS just reinforces why breastfeeding is so awesome.
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She tried, she could not keep up with the demand of the two of them. :( She even tried pumping on the off time and it still was not enough. We even went back in to the hosp to see the lactation nurse. She wanted my wife to off set with formula and then it just kinda worked in to all the time.
 
I noticed that none of the lists of "gear you need to pack" include clothes for you. My first son spit up every time he ate, and I cannot tell you how many times he overshot the burp rag...make sure you put an extra shirt in there for yourself, along with the extra baby clothes.

We got 3 or 4 diaper bags from the hospital, friends, and family. We leave one in each car...the advise from GlockASP is sound, you never want to realize you left the bag at home after the little one has a blow-out.
 
Well the Maxpedition hasn't shown up yet but the diaper filler came today at 11:20am. He was a bugger to get out, and he looked like a cone head with hair. But really thanks again. I really appreciate all the responses. Oh yeah and they wouldn't let me cut the cord with my izula I asked... When she said no I asked about the HEST or my Spyderco Delica. Didn't even give me time to ask about the Sod Buster Jr. though.

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HAK
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Beautiful Baby!!!

Congratulations and Best Wishes to you and your Wife!

Spec? Length, weight, name...?

Chris
 
Sorry I forgot... and thank you for the wishes (thanks in advance to everyone else, don't think I'll be around for a while)

Benjamin Owen
8lbs 4.6oz
20"
Same size as the largest bass I have ever caught found that strange. At least he wasn't a Halloween baby, she was worried. He was due Nov 6th but came this morning at 11:20am. I think its the happiest day of my life... Next to marrying the wife.


HAK
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CONGRATS BRO! Fine looking kid you made there! Now it's time to start planning his future. Time to set up his knife and gear account!
 
Congrats! Beautiful baby!

Yeah we wont be hearing from you for awhile!
But thats ok, go take care of momma and little one, dont forget to take a little time for you now and then. You have to keep your sanity you know!
 
Congrats!!!!!!!! Stop by when you can. Enjoy him while he's this little! They grow up to talk back and demand things more expensive then diapers and milk :)
 
HAKnPocket said:
Sorry I forgot... and thank you for the wishes (thanks in advance to everyone else, don't think I'll be around for a while)

Benjamin Owen
8lbs 4.6oz
20"
Same size as the largest bass I have ever caught found that strange. At least he wasn't a Halloween baby, she was worried. He was due Nov 6th but came this morning at 11:20am. I think its the happiest day of my life... Next to marrying the wife.


HAK
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AWESOME!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup::):thumbup::)


I love the name too.
 
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