Diaper Bag: What's in Yours?

So today I was thinking about diaper bags (BTW, I love mine, it is Ju*Ju*Be, I totally recommend it www.ju-ju-be.com, tons of space, antibacterial, and super cool. It was a gift from my husbands awesome aunts and uncles) what we as moms keep in them, and what it says about us. Here is what you will find in mine on any given day:



1-A year supply of fruit leather, of course only our favorite flavors. We promptly recycle the large build-up of raspberry and strawberry as our monthly donation for preschool treats.



2-Nukie and Suction-My children have serious pacifier attachment until we drag them to build-a-bear and stuff all the nuks inside a bear. Ellery was 3, but Callista was 2, so we are getting better. 2 of my kids have serious mucus issues so I won't be caught dead without the suction. Although maybe Ellery is getting a little old for that.



3-An extra outfit, because the only time Emmett has blow-outs is when I am in the bank or at the grocery store.



4-Cloth Diapering Essentials, what right eco-minded mom doesn't use cloth diapers? Okay so I know there is some debate on water vs waste. Personally I don't want 1,000's of my kids diapers piled up in landfills. Also who wants to rub nasty chemicals all over their cute little bottoms. My wipe mixture: spring water and a few drops each of chamomile and lavender oil. Complete the set with some nice soft flannel. Check out www.nickisdiapers.com for the best diapers and tons of great tips.



4-Goat and Toad. This is classic, believe me. Well maybe not but it is perfect for Ellery who is just learning "long o".



5-Of course a Cap Trapper. How could any sane mom leave home without one. It provides a perfect activity in a pinch, like waiting forever for a prescription or outside of preschool. And no one wants crayons and markers floating around everywhere in the corners of your bag. A shameless plug, of course. To fit in your purse or kids bags use the little mini pip squeak markers. My girls adore those.



So now you know, I do everything in my power to eliminate refined sugar from my kids diets (why do they have suckers at the bank?). I have strange kids with tons of boogers. We read books about goats and toads (because I am definitely making sure my kids can read by age 2 which is unbelievably crucial, heaven forbid they have time to play). I am mildly fanatic about protecting my kids from yucky disposables. My baby has perfect bowel-timing. And finally, I am ultra-prepared with the best marker case ever my cap trapper! What does your diaper bag say about you?

White Board On-site Research

Today I went to visit some offices at the local university where cap trappers are being used. Eventually our professional edition will be sold with methods of adhering. I only want what works for people and what better way to find out then to ask! I went to get feedback and ideas for exactly what we should include in our professional package.


Their favorites were small white hooks on the side of the white board or flip chart. In a pinch, a rubber band was totally effective. For portability they also liked the small white clip. No one was particularly crazy about the suction cup. Do you have any thing you have used and would like to see marketed in the professional edition?


I took pippy (Callista my 2 1/2 year old) and she had quite a blast. In fact I got home to find 40 pictures on my camera, odd, since I only took about 10! Pip is quite the conversationalist and can break the ice in even the most awkward of situations, which is why I love to have her with me. There is nothing as disarming as a darling little girl gallantly carrying on a conversation with a 40 year old business man! She also quickly discovered the "Mr.Smelly Markers" hence, the purple nose! If I could just freeze her forever at this age I would!