A diaper bag is one thing that parents of an infant always bring when out of the home. As part of our preparedness planning, my wife and I decided to upgrade our baby’s diaper bag to a fully-fledged bug-out bag. The reason for this is that since we’re carrying an extra bag anyway, we might as well include some items needed for a baby’s emergency kit. The bag hangs off our stroller so the added weight isn’t any real inconvenience.

My wife wrote an article on her new blog describing her suggestions for what to put in your baby bug-out bag:

• A minimum of 20 nappies/diapers or enough to last 3 days. These should be kept in a resealable plastic bag to prevent them from getting dirty or wet.
• Nappy wipes. This is essential for when there is not enough water to wash with. It’s better to save clean water for drinking.
• Small changing mat
• At least 3 sets of baby clothes, preferably ones that are small, light and suited for hot Manila weather like sandos (vests). A blanket can be used when the weather becomes cooler (see below).
• 1 or 2 soft towels/blankets to keep warm in cooler weather, and which are also useful for baby to sleep on
• 1 small, wide-brimmed cloth hat to protect baby from harsh sunlight
• 1 baby grooming kit with nail scissors or nail cutters, nail file, thermometer
• 1 small bottle of ethyl or isoprophyl alcohol
• 1 foldable travel umbrella to protect against rain or sun
• Oral rehydration salts, which can be purchased at your local drugstore
• Large clean plastic bags which can be used to lay down as a hygienic sheet, to carry things, and to protect important belongings from dirt and moisture.
• Bottles and dry formula milk for bottle fed babies
• Baby’s favourite toy or security blanket. This will help to amuse and lift baby’s spirits, which can also provide a much-needed mood boost for us parents.
• Any special medications or creams your baby may need

You can read her article at Bubu and mama: Baby Bug-Out Bag