Taking LO out for the whole day...what do i need?!

LaDY · Dec 18th, 2008, 11:06 AM

As weird as this may sound since my LO has been born we have never taken him out for the whole day...Tommorow thats exactly what we are doing...we are going on a full shopping spree to...(not looking foward to pushing a pram in the christmas rush!) What do i need? Im trying to think in my head but i dont have a clue...

i dont have anywhere to store the formula...what do i do? Also am i better getting jars that don't need warming? xx

princess_bump · Dec 18th, 2008, 11:15 AM

could you sterilise an old washed up jar for forumla sweetie? we normally use stackable things from mothercare, or the avent dispenser.
maddi's not weaned yet but i would probably use a jar

we do quite a bit of long shopping days heres what i normally take (bear in mind u might not use what we do but it may help

)

- 2 muslins squares
- bib
- 2 vests
- change of clothes
- socks
- jumper/coat
- blanket
- sterilised boiled water bottles
- formula
- fisherprice flask of boiled water - for heating bottles
- dummies - plus fresh sterilised dummies and clips to go with them

enjoy your day x

jenstar · Dec 18th, 2008, 11:15 AM

I take two nappy bags so I can have one on the pram and a spare in the car, so as not to have to carry it all about.

Usual nappy bag contents include change mat, nappies, cotton wool, changes of clothes. I have scoops of milk powder measured out into a separate container so I take this and a bottle sterilised and measured out with boiled water. If you don't like making up bottles in advance take cartons (or go to boots first and buy them if you have none at home.)

Some cafes give free baby food when you buy adult meals. I have noticed this is my local Bhs cafe, there are probably others. Or there are bottle warmers in Mothercre and marks& Spencer- can you heat your food in these?

good luck shopping!
it'll be fine!

~mommy~ · Dec 18th, 2008, 11:27 AM

I take my bottles with boiled water in them, Addison likes her formula room temp. So all Ihave to do is add the powder. Its very handy. Ummm, with the jarred baby food, Im not usre, Im not there yet.

For other things. Take a change of clothes. Couple receiving blankets, 4 diapers and wipes. A couple soothers and blankets depending on the weather.

Serene123 · Dec 18th, 2008, 11:35 AM

I would take a flask of boiled water to warm food/bottles. Bibs. Muslins. Nappy changing stuff. Change of clothes.

coz · Dec 18th, 2008, 16:13 PM

im also going out tomoz getting my hair done where i work at 5pm as its open late night and daves meeting me there as he works in house of fraser too and is gonna have him whilst im getting it done, theres so much to pack isnt there i think im gonna do some shopping too before im taking

nappies
wipes
bibs
spare clothes
spare dummy
toy
jar of food
spoon
bottle (dave will get the water for bottle when were out)
formula
beaker with juice

and i think thats it, have a nice day hun xxx

Nikkinoonoo · Dec 18th, 2008, 16:21 PM

For bottles I use a powder dispenser they're quite cheap in Tescos and I would just use a jar I'm lucky Jess takes it room temp. In our Debenhams had food/bottle warming facilities so maybe if you have one at your shops you could try there?
Then I usually take :
nappies,
bum cream,
nappy bags,
wipes,
sachets of Calpol,
a babygro (instead of a change of clothes for space saving in the bag lol),
a TON of clean bibs,
hat and mittens

then I plonk my phone, purse and oyster card in.
Sometimes I put a carrier bag under the buggy with extras in and a spare blanket.
I never actually use the extras but I feel better taking them lol! Hope you have a nice day shopping
xXx

Ratty · Dec 19th, 2008, 01:34 AM

Everyone has already mentioned what I can take.

Don't stress about it! If you forget something, you are at the shops so its not the end of the world. We have forgotten his dummy before and just quickly popped in and bought a new one. Its actually fun as they are kept occupied with all the interesting things to look at.

The formula dispensers are the best. You can measure the correct quantities before you leave so you can then just dump it in. I think a jar of food is the easiest. If you need it warmed, stop somewhere for a cup of coffee and just ask them for a bowl / jug of hot water.

Dec 18th, 2008, 11:06 AM	#1
LaDY Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,518	Taking LO out for the whole day...what do i need?! As weird as this may sound since my LO has been born we have never taken him out for the whole day...Tommorow thats exactly what we are doing...we are going on a full shopping spree to...(not looking foward to pushing a pram in the christmas rush!) What do i need? Im trying to think in my head but i dont have a clue... i dont have anywhere to store the formula...what do i do? Also am i better getting jars that don't need warming? xx

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Dec 18th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#2
princess_bump Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 31,453	could you sterilise an old washed up jar for forumla sweetie? we normally use stackable things from mothercare, or the avent dispenser. maddi's not weaned yet but i would probably use a jar we do quite a bit of long shopping days heres what i normally take (bear in mind u might not use what we do but it may help ) - 2 muslins squares - bib - 2 vests - change of clothes - socks - jumper/coat - blanket - sterilised boiled water bottles - formula - fisherprice flask of boiled water - for heating bottles - dummies - plus fresh sterilised dummies and clips to go with them enjoy your day x

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Dec 18th, 2008, 11:15 AM	#3
jenstar Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 1,203	I take two nappy bags so I can have one on the pram and a spare in the car, so as not to have to carry it all about. Usual nappy bag contents include change mat, nappies, cotton wool, changes of clothes. I have scoops of milk powder measured out into a separate container so I take this and a bottle sterilised and measured out with boiled water. If you don't like making up bottles in advance take cartons (or go to boots first and buy them if you have none at home.) Some cafes give free baby food when you buy adult meals. I have noticed this is my local Bhs cafe, there are probably others. Or there are bottle warmers in Mothercre and marks& Spencer- can you heat your food in these? good luck shopping! it'll be fine!

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Dec 18th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#4
~mommy~ Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 161	I take my bottles with boiled water in them, Addison likes her formula room temp. So all Ihave to do is add the powder. Its very handy. Ummm, with the jarred baby food, Im not usre, Im not there yet. For other things. Take a change of clothes. Couple receiving blankets, 4 diapers and wipes. A couple soothers and blankets depending on the weather.

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Dec 18th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#5
Serene123 Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 32,048	I would take a flask of boiled water to warm food/bottles. Bibs. Muslins. Nappy changing stuff. Change of clothes.

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Dec 18th, 2008, 16:13 PM	#6
coz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands, England Posts: 3,493	im also going out tomoz getting my hair done where i work at 5pm as its open late night and daves meeting me there as he works in house of fraser too and is gonna have him whilst im getting it done, theres so much to pack isnt there i think im gonna do some shopping too before im taking nappies wipes bibs spare clothes spare dummy toy jar of food spoon bottle (dave will get the water for bottle when were out) formula beaker with juice and i think thats it, have a nice day hun xxx

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Dec 18th, 2008, 16:21 PM	#7
Nikkinoonoo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middlesex Posts: 8,873	For bottles I use a powder dispenser they're quite cheap in Tescos and I would just use a jar I'm lucky Jess takes it room temp. In our Debenhams had food/bottle warming facilities so maybe if you have one at your shops you could try there? Then I usually take : nappies, bum cream, nappy bags, wipes, sachets of Calpol, a babygro (instead of a change of clothes for space saving in the bag lol), a TON of clean bibs, hat and mittens then I plonk my phone, purse and oyster card in. Sometimes I put a carrier bag under the buggy with extras in and a spare blanket. I never actually use the extras but I feel better taking them lol! Hope you have a nice day shopping xXx

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Dec 19th, 2008, 01:34 AM	#8
Ratty Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,030	Everyone has already mentioned what I can take. Don't stress about it! If you forget something, you are at the shops so its not the end of the world. We have forgotten his dummy before and just quickly popped in and bought a new one. Its actually fun as they are kept occupied with all the interesting things to look at. The formula dispensers are the best. You can measure the correct quantities before you leave so you can then just dump it in. I think a jar of food is the easiest. If you need it warmed, stop somewhere for a cup of coffee and just ask them for a bowl / jug of hot water.

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