THE DIAPER BAG...

I have been doing some research on things that need to be included in a diaper bag - scouring the Internet for list after list of items that mothers from all over the world and every walk of life feel is simply essential to include in the newest accessory I will be rocking after July.

Obviously...diapers top the list (duh...isn't that why it is called a diaper bag) but there were several things that I never would have thought of prior to reading these lists.

No brainier essentials include things like wipes, diaper ointments, powder, hand sanitizer, changing pad, pacifier, bottle, food/formula/breast milk (stored properly) a small toy or two for entertainment...but things I didn't think of before reading these lists include

• plastic bags to discard diapers and store soiled clothes (smart)
• baby socks or leg warmers
• blanket
• tissue
• change of clothing for the baby
• burp clothes (ok I thought of this one after I sat here for a few minutes trying to make my own list - but it didn't just come to me)
• nursing pads
• nursing cover-up
• water bottle and snacks for the mom

Crazy how much you have to fit in one (not so little) bag now that you have a little person you are responsible for.

Calling all moms...what sort of things are "essential" in your diaper bags that should be added to this list?