Last week, Cooper turned two. Two?!? It doesn’t feel like its been two years since he joined us, but at the same time, it feels like he’s been part of the team for much longer. He may look like a dog now, but he still has the enthusiasm and energy of a puppy!
A look at the year leading up to his second birthday:
Planning for baby has been an educational experience at Casa de Jones. One of the things previously overlooked until a friend’s bundle of joy recently arrived was the Daddy Diaper Bag. How does one maintain coolness and masculinity while still being prepared at a level acceptable of their boyscouting pasts?
The solution? Combine daddy’s hobbies and activities into the awesomest man bag ever seen. Here’s the rundown:
The bag. It turns out, in Colorado, the Fishpond flyfishing bag for dad is akin to mommy sporting a new Coach tote. Who knew? (thanks Danielle!) Here’s the one I chose while building Prince
Charming the ultimate Daddy Diaper Bag: The Fishpond Waterdance Guide Pack. This pack will hold all of daddy’s Taking Care of Baby essentials without making him look like he lost a bet. It’ll also transition nicely for a day on the river. Multi-purpose! Another thing dudes love!
Now for the goods. What to put in the bag to make it an entertaining gift, and still useful. Here are my picks:
(A big thanks to my sounding board** for helping me come up with some of these items. You guys are, as always, amazing!)
- Earplugs

- A quality nose plug. For those stinky situations that can’t be avoided
- A portable changing pad, diapers, and wipes. To accompany the aforementioned items, of course.
- A change of clothes
- Snacks for dad
- A Silencer (commonly known as a pacifier.)
- An instruction manual
- Rattle and teething toys, for whoever needs them more
So, what do you think? Did I forget anything? Is Prince Charming set for Day-Out-With-Daddy success?
**Sara, Bree, Janelle -you guys are amazing! Thank you!