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Living out of a bag...what to pack?

Samiantha101Samiantha101 member
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We are moving back to the mainland and have to ship all of our stuff by boat. I can ony take one suitcase and a carry on for my daughter. What would you pack? I use so much stuff, ie bouncer, swing, playmat, crib toys, etc. I'm not going to have any of this. I will have a pack n play, carseat, one stroller, and her luggage. I have no idea what to pack and what not. We won't have our stuff for 6 to 8 weeks. I have to have her stuff packed before tomorrow, when the mover comes. I'm such a procrastinor who thinks everything is a necessity. Wwyd????
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Re: Living out of a bag...what to pack?

  • unaveragejaneunaveragejane member

    A quilt/blanket works fine as a play mat. You can usually rock a carseat, so that can take the place of the bouncer and swing in a pinch. If I were in your shoes, I would be scrambling to pack:

    -enough bottles to last at least 12 hours
    -burp cloths (we go through probably 5 a day); they also double as toys in supervised play!
    -warm sleep and plays
    -thermometer
    -nail clippers
    -swaddles or sleep sacks (whatever you use for sleeping)
    -a night light
    -a carrier if you use one
    -at least 2 pacifiers (b/c I always seem to be dropping one)

    I don't know if you're going straight to a house or staying at a hotel for a while, but you'll also need to assess your bottle-washing situation and plan accordingly. Good luck!

                 

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  • khill86khill86 member
    We really use the minimum with DS. He really doesn't like or hasn't taken to any gadgets or extras. So here's what we would need:

    a couple of thick blankets for DS to play on
    a taggies type small blanket with crinkle stuff on it to occupy him in the car seat
    a couple brightly coloured, easy to grab toys
    sleep sacks
    I love dressing him in sleep and plays and stretchy cotton pants and onesies, rarely any "clothes"
    sleepers
    burp cloths
    a couple receiving blankets
    hooded towel, wash cloths, soap
    lotion
    carrier
    car seat and car seat cover

    I EBF, but like PP said to consider how many bottles you'll need.

    Even toys for me wouldn't be a must, DS is just as happy playing with his feet and socks, a wash cloth, burp cloth etc. You can put LO in her car seat if you need to put her down for a few minutes.
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  • GnadtkinsGnadtkins member
    Stuff for solids?  Bowls?  Spoons?  Bibs?  High chair?
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  • Samiantha101Samiantha101 member
    imageGnadtkins:
    Stuff for solids? nbsp;Bowls? nbsp;Spoons? nbsp;Bibs? nbsp;High chair?


    She isn't on solids yet.

    Thanks for the ideas, ladies. She's jus about all packed, and I've packed just about everything suggested.
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