We've all been there. We're out on the go (whether running errands, being the family shuttle service, or just out for a drive), when all of a sudden there is a need for a diaper change. Pronto. Usually these come on with little advance warning, and rarely can you throw the kid back in the carseat and make it all the way home without causing damage.
So what is there to do? Diaper change on the go, of course. And what better space to do this than on the tailgate of the vehicle? If you have a truck, then it's super simple. But I don't; so up goes the tailgate, down goes the shelf, and out comes the changing pad from the diaper.
And a couple of other tips that I've found extremely useful in these situations...
-- A toy to occupy baby's attention so she doesn't try to roll over or squirm
-- Easily accessible wipes. My current diaper bag has a wipes container in a side pocket that I can access without having to remove them from the bag. Genius. If you don't have that, then get a couple out and ready before laying baby down and beginning the process.
-- Fresh diaper
-- Plastic bag - this is a must for the stinky diapers. You can double wrap the diaper and toss it in the car or the bag without worrying that it'll leak everywhere. Plus, if you wrap it well, the stink seems to stay contained, too.
-- Change of clothes. Well, if she has leaked everywhere, it's nice to be able to put on a fresh pair of pants on the go. Otherwise wherever we were intending to go next turns into HOME.
Most moms have probably already figured all of these things out. But maybe not. So here you go.
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