The day’s of leaving the house with just your purse or wallet are over.  With expecting or already having your  little bundle of joy, adds  the need to carry more items than before.  But with the right organization and planning you can avoid the overstuffed diaper bag.  When packing your diaper bag you should pack according to the activities or outing planned for the day or trip.  Diaper bags come in all sizes and styles, you are sure to find a diaper bag too suit your needs.  Diaper bags today are made with everyone in mind from the working mom to the on the go mom.  I recommend buying 2 sizes, one for just everyday outings and one for long trips.  Below I have made a diaper bag supplies checklist, this will help you get your bag ready for almost any situation that may arise during an outing with the children, and believe me a mother of 2  they will arise.

Of course you will add to your diaper bag and take things out as your child grows.  But I hope this checklist will help you get  started on packing your diaper bag.

Diaper Bag Supplies Checklist
Diapers
Changing Pad
Baby Wipes
Sm. Tube Diaper Rash
Plastic Zipper Baggies
Change of Cloths
Antibacterial Gel or Wipes
Burp Cloths
Fever Reliever (Medicines)
Blanket
Sm. Toys
Feeding Supplies ( these supplies will vary according to age of child)
Bib
Insulated Case or Sm. Ice pack
Sun Block

Diapers
You will need at least 4 diapers per child, but pack according to the ages and the length of the trip.  For young babies you should pack at least 1 diaper per hour and add a few more for those emergencies.  You can also calculate how many diapers you will need by keeping track of how many times you change your child a day, this will help you when packing for a long trip.

For those of us who have children that are potty training or newly potty trained, be sure to bring extra pants and training pants for those little accidents.

Changing Pad
This is a very important item, because you never know when you will have to change your baby or child.  The department stores usually have baby changing station available to you in the restrooms, but they are usually not kept very clean and have a very hard surface and that’s when the changing pad will come in very handing.  Also there will be times when there won’t be a changing station available. Some diaper bags will come with a changing pad attached or inserted inside the bag, which is a great feature to have in your diaper bag.

Baby Wipes
Wipes are the greatest invention, not only do they clean little bottoms, but are great for other uses as well.  I suggest carry a lot of these, you can use them to wipe off messy hands,faces and runny noses.  Just make sure you store them in a air tight container to retain the moisture.

Diaper Rash Creme
This will come in handy in case you child breaks out with one unsuspectingly or if your child will be sitting for a long while.  You can usually find a small tube or get samples from your pediatrician.

Plastic Zipper Bags
Another great invention, you can use these to dispose of soiled diapers or place soiled cloths in.  You also can store your child’s change of cloths, treats or medicines.  They are great help in organizing your diaper bag.

Change of Cloths
Place a change of cloths for both you and the baby in zipper plastic bag. This will come in handy for those messy days. I usually packed a shirt for myself for those unexpected spit ups or spills. Also you can pack a hat for the baby according to seasons. By placing the change of clothes in a plastic bag you will keep the item together and protect them from any leaking items.

Antibacterial Gel or Wipes
Great for wiping of the handle shopping carts and cleaning hands big and small.

Burp Cloths
I suggest using cloth diapers as a burp cloths, they are very absorbent and easy to clean.  I suggest carrying at least 2, you can use one for cleaning spills in the car.  You can buy them at most department stores or on line in packs of 10 or more.  If you want some with designs, which you can find online, they two are very inexpensive.

Fever Reducer (Medicines)
Comes in handy if your child is teething,doctor visit (shots) or suddenly has a fever.  Also be sure to carry any other medicines your child may be taking at the time.

Blanket
For those unexpected weather changes or to replace a blanket that is forgotten,lost or dirty.

Sm. Toys
I suggest packing rattles,teething rings,taggy blanket or Sm. Books.

Feeding Supplies
This will vary according to your children ages.  Bottles for the babies and sippy cups for toddlers.  For older children I suggest small bottles of water or juice boxes.   Always pack  feeding spoons, jar of baby food  and bibs for older babies.  Also pack age appropriate snacks.

Bib
Carry extras of these, to change out messy bibs  for a clean bib, especially after feedings or if your child is teething.

Insulated case or Small Ice Pack
Great to keep formula, breast milk (which is a must),milk,juice or water cool.  You can find insulated cases that are especially made for bottles and such.  Some diaper bags will come with a insulated case which is a great feature in a diaper bag.