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A diaper bag is indispensable for any parent leaving the house with their baby. While there are some essentials, there are quite a few items that will find a permanent place in your bag that you might initially skip over.  Diaper Changing Supplies As the name implies, the diaper bag chiefly holds diapers. Baby wipes and a changing pad are also necessary for parents on the go. Wipes serve several functions other than the obvious diaper changes. From wiping down toys that were thrown in the dirt to cleaning baby food off the floor of the restaurant, always have enough wipes to clean up a mess. To that end, a small bottle of hand sanitizer can be worth its weight in gold. Extra Clothes Always have at least one extra outfit on hand in case the first gets messy—and the outfit your baby is wearing will get dirty. Between surprise spit ups and diaper blow-outs, it’s inevitable. Ideally, have multiple outfits, including onesies and pants, jackets for cold weather, ...

Dining out with your baby for the first time can be terrifying. It’s probably been a few months since you last visited a restaurant, but now that you have figured out a schedule, it’s time to rejoin society and eat out. Fear not, using the following tips can give you a better chance at a smooth trip to a restaurant with minimal meltdowns.  Prepare the Diaper Bag First One of the worst experiences with a baby when out of the house is reaching into a diaper bag only to find whatever you need is missing. Whether it’s not restocking the diapers, washing and replacing burp cloths , or not having a change of clothes after a food explosion, getting caught with an incomplete diaper bag can feel like a restaurant horror story. Prep and double-check your diaper bag well before you’re due to head out the door. Go to a Kid-Friendly Restaurant Kid-friendly restaurants are less likely to ask you to leave if your baby is throwing food everywhere or being a bit fussy. Thes...