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!
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