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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:07:18 AM EDT
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As a new father of a 5 week old daughter, I say just don't leave the house! No, the lists are all pretty good, I would add a thing of hand sanitizer (for you) and maybe a small travel first aid kit with some band-aids, etc. Remember, 2 is 1 and 1 is none.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:09:36 AM EDT
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I forgot what it's called, but that pain reliving/numbing gel for teething gums. Not necessary for a newborn of course, but down the road
edit: Oragel, or something like that |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:17:50 AM EDT
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some meds: gas drops, baby Tylenol, etc
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:19:08 AM EDT
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I forgot what it's called, but that pain reliving/numbing gel for teething gums. Not necessary for a newborn of course, but down the road edit: Oragel, or something like that That has changed. Pediatricians do not recommend that anymore due to possible gum sensitivity later on Kinda like sleeping on back then only stomach. Then no only the back.....they are always changing the guidelines Amazing any of us lived. As I grew up without seat belts in my parents cars |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:24:46 AM EDT
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We started with a laptop bag as we shopped for the bag we wanted, the Maxpedition is good to go in my book. That laptop bag is what now transports my AR Pistol, as I've posted photos of in the past. We were going to possibly buy a range bag but was bought one for Christmas.
I'd keep 8-10 diapers in there at all times and at least 3 sets of season appropriate clothing - children have no concern for messes and rather enjoy themselves more the messier they are. I posted in a thread how we make our own wipes on the cheap and we use them for everything. If you are interested in how to do so I'd be happy to share, it takes little effort or time and is made from stuff you will already have in your home. Instead of packages of wipes maybe consider tupperware containers that can also be use later. The paper towel tubes and dryer lint make fire starters which, in the past, I've sold for .25¢ each wrapped in wax paper or tissue paper we get with items shipped at our yard sales and the flea market the wife usually goes to. Considering your forward thinking of a purposeful bag after the baby is a child makes this seem somewhat relevant but I'll digress, PM me if your interested in hearing more. You will want to add two recieving blankets to your list. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:43:54 AM EDT
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Save yourself the money and use your wifes bag. Spend that money instead on 10,000 wipes. You will use them. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Got a girl due Sept 20th myself. Have the Mongo Versipack stored in my Amazon cart at the moment for the exact same reason. Save yourself the money and use your wifes bag. Spend that money instead on 10,000 wipes. You will use them. Make 20,000 wipes and save over 50%. 16 oz water 1 T Baby oil 1 T baby wash Don't use the baby oil if you are fighting a rash as it helps keep the area moist. Store upside down overnight and pour off excess in morning. We use viva towels so our cost is slightly higher but the quality of the towel, IMO, is unsurpassed. Maybe consider cloth diapers; while we use disposable diapers in the diaper bag we use cloth at home. We have a 5 gallon bucket with a 1" hole drilled into the lid with water amd oxiclean. Toss diaper in, plung for a minute and let soak until the next load. Pour the bucket out into the toilet when you do your wash and mix up a fresh solution. With a kid you'll be doing a lot more laundry anyway. My son has more than he needs because we saved boatloads of money on wipes, formula and diapers. Maybe it's the bit of native in me or the green libtard mother but I don't like letting things go to waste. Actually, the only reason I still have firearms and ammo to shoot is because of this, he'd have this stuff either way. Once again, PM me if you are interested in more details. A penny saved is a penny earned, right? |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:46:48 AM EDT
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As a new father of a 5 week old daughter, I say just don't leave the house! No, the lists are all pretty good, I would add a thing of hand sanitizer (for you) and maybe a small travel first aid kit with some band-aids, etc. Remember, 2 is 1 and 1 is none. No sanitizer, it kills all bacteria while the soap in wipes kill bad bacteria. A critical part in growing up is building that immune system! ETA: Add a booger sucker to your bag. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:53:48 AM EDT
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That has changed. Pediatricians do not recommend that anymore due to possible gum sensitivity later on Kinda like sleeping on back then only stomach. Then no only the back.....they are always changing the guidelines Amazing any of us lived. As I grew up without seat belts in my parents cars Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I forgot what it's called, but that pain reliving/numbing gel for teething gums. Not necessary for a newborn of course, but down the road edit: Oragel, or something like that That has changed. Pediatricians do not recommend that anymore due to possible gum sensitivity later on Kinda like sleeping on back then only stomach. Then no only the back.....they are always changing the guidelines Amazing any of us lived. As I grew up without seat belts in my parents cars According to ARF, "Rules is rules. Do you mind if I pay you in pennies?" |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 11:25:10 AM EDT
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didnt read... so ignore if already mentioned
put you a blowout kit in the bag take a pair of gym shorts and a shirt if you dont have a vaccum sealer get one vaccum seal the above and its not much thicker than cardboard slip it in the bag as well kids dont always explode but when they do chances are it will be covering you the above items will cover you or the wife in the event of explosion |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 11:26:24 AM EDT
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I use the same actually. I'm out of the diapers game (mostly, still have night pull-ups) but it works well for the purpose. I'd suggest 3-4 diapers daily with a lot of wet-wipes and a large ziplock bag. Outside of that, you're list looks pretty good...
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Posted: 7/25/2014 12:49:10 PM EDT
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one forty-five caliber automatic; two boxes of ammunition;
four days' concentrated emergency rations; one drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills; one miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible; one hundred dollars in rubles; one hundred dollars in gold; nine packs of chewing gum; one issue of prophylactics; three lipsticks; three pair of nylon stockings. Oh, and baby wipes. 
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Posted: 7/25/2014 12:54:10 PM EDT
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Flask for whiskey! Seriously! Other than that, skip wet rag, more wipes, some of that white diaper rash stuff, $20 bill. A couple small dry towels and sun block.
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Posted: 7/27/2014 7:42:04 AM EDT
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Mine has the following:
Minimum 8 diapers 2 spit rags Changing pad Wipes 2 fresh onezies 6 plastic grocery bags Baby blanket Bib - he drools like crazy with teeth coming in I'll post a picture later. There is still extra room in this thing for whatever else the mission demands. I went with a cheap UTG bag, $30ish and it works great. |
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Posted: 7/27/2014 7:51:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Grocery bags for used diapers. Ziplocks probably won't be large enough. Once on a trip, we stopped to change a foul diaper. It smelled so bad that I put it in a grocery bag and tied it to the outside the car. I didn't want it inside the car, and didn't want to leave it on the road. Make certain that you get a Diaper Genie for stinky diapers at home. Who ever designed that Diaper Genie should get a Nobel prize. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Congrats and looks good OP, only thing is maybe save grocery or newspaper bags for dirty diapers instead of the ziplocks... ... Grocery bags for used diapers. Ziplocks probably won't be large enough. Once on a trip, we stopped to change a foul diaper. It smelled so bad that I put it in a grocery bag and tied it to the outside the car. I didn't want it inside the car, and didn't want to leave it on the road. Make certain that you get a Diaper Genie for stinky diapers at home. Who ever designed that Diaper Genie should get a Nobel prize. |
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Posted: 7/28/2014 9:52:32 PM EDT
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As a dad of a 2 year old. Once you get sleep deprived and have had 5 blowout diapers...plastic grocery bags are your friend Find a cheap, vinyl lined diaper bag....that way you won't look like a mall ninja at the playground Toss it when kid is older doggy poop bags make good diaper disposal bags too, for when you cant find a place to toss the poopy and have to carry with you. |
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Posted: 7/28/2014 9:56:05 PM EDT
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I plan to aquire children when they are no longer leaking fluids.
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Posted: 7/28/2014 10:07:41 PM EDT
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All that "gear" is cool, but spend some time on tactics. Children are a huge tactical liability.
Keep your draw hand free. Keep your head on a swivel when loading them and unloading them from vehicles. I've caught myself with my back to the world for a good 2+ minutes getting a kid buckled in. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 12:42:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryIs anybody currently selling these? I NEED one. 
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Posted: 7/29/2014 12:49:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Save yourself the money and use your wifes bag. Spend that money instead on 10,000 wipes. You will use them. Quote HistoryQuoted: Save yourself the money and use your wifes bag. Spend that money instead on 10,000 wipes. You will use them. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 1:00:15 PM EDT
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Is anybody currently selling these? I NEED one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Is anybody currently selling these? I NEED one. I currently have the exact one in that picture in my possession. 
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Posted: 7/29/2014 1:17:41 PM EDT
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Desitin.
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Posted: 7/29/2014 1:35:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/29/2014 3:02:59 PM EDT
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I decided on getting the 5.11 Bail out bag. It works like it should but I wish it was just a little bigger. maybe I just pack too much shit.
For the 16 week old daughter I carry the following: 6 spare diapers roll up changing pad baby wipes extra binky 3 bottles with powder made. 20 oz of purified water extra powder or extra pre-made formula hand sanitizer ziploc bag with extra onsies 2 extra ziploc bags butt paste After I shove everything in, it's usually pretty full. not bursting at the seams, but full. I figure I can use the bag after she gets potty trained.....if it lasts that long. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 3:19:50 PM EDT
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I got a lil boy due in December. So I'm looking into info like this as well.
I was thinking about getting a maxpedition versipack Versipack I also found these: Just don't know how durable it is. Daddy Bag And here is another Mancrate Bag |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 4:36:27 PM EDT
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Subscribed! I am writing this down as the time mine is here this will be long gone.
I like the suggestion of no sanitizer for soap, but I think it more for others. Never rule out for the little one but don't want to make it a practice. Keep the good ideas coming!! |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 4:39:28 PM EDT
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Quoted: The wife and I just bought the Maxpedition Sitka bag from Amazon and plan to use it as a diaper bag. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51F44tSNKvL.jpg Due date is 2 months, have a little girl on the way :) I've searched previous topics on arfcom and have the following list: 5 spare diapers 1 package of wipes 5 zip-loc bags 1 changing pad 2 spare tactical binkies Water formula/breast milk hand sanitizer wet wash cloth in a zip-loc Toys 2 changes of clothing, climate appropriate I want this bag to be something we take with us when we go out for dinner, to the mall, etc and have everything we need if an emergency comes about (serious poop) that will get us back to the car and/or house. Any input is much appreciated! Edit: The point of using a Maxpedition bag instead of a traditional diaper bag is so that I can use it shooting/hunting after our daughter grows up instead of throwing a diaper bag away... You should have found a old Eagle Industries Tactical Diaper bag |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 4:39:56 PM EDT
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I have a wife. Works perfect.
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Posted: 7/29/2014 4:54:11 PM EDT
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Burp rags/towels or whatever. Powder and diaper rash paste. We used A&D ointment. Pacifier holder and spare ones. Fun times while they lasted. Now that they are 13 and 18.....I wish they were little again.
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