Month: June 2017

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Getting Out! Our Summertime Diaper Bag Checklist!

The Stork bag - Getting Out! Our Summertime Diaper Bag Checklist!

Summer is now officially in full swing and warmer temperatures means fun things like festivals, parades and picnics! New parents can sometimes be overwhelmed by the thought of trying to leave the home “bubble” where you have everything you need for baby but if you know the right things to pack, it should be like you never left home (almost)! Here is our checklist for packing the perfectly prepared diaper bag!

  1. Extras! Having a spare set of clothes (including socks), diapers (swim and regular), wet wipes, pacifiers, and bibs is crucial. Even one extra set of these things, excluding the diapers which you will need more of, will help you in a pinch regardless of where you are headed. It wouldn’t hurt to throw in an extra shirt for mom and because mom-brain is a real thing, an extra set of car keys and some cash doesn’t hurt either!
  2. Plastic grocery bags: These pack easily and are so helpful in an emergency. They can be used for dirty diapers, wet or soiled clothes, or anything that needs compartmentalized in a diaper bag. Throw 3-4 in the bag and I promise you will use them!
  3. Light blanket: Rolled up nice and tight, this takes up hardly any space at all but it can have many uses including a space for baby to stretch or play, a clean place to change a diaper, or even a nursing cover if needed in a pinch.
  4. Sun protection: Sunscreen and a hat for sun protection are a must for summer and baby’s vulnerable skin. Keeping these items in your bag means never being unprepared and risking a sunburnt baby!
  5. Snacks/beverages: No matter where we go and regardless of the last time we ate, my kids are always hungry and thirsty. Bottles, snacks, and water are always good to have no matter if you think baby will be hungry or not. Better to have them and not use them then desperately need them and not have them!

What are your diaper bag must-haves for Summer? Let us know in the comments!

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Superdaddy! 5 Reasons Why Daddies Are The Real Supermen!

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It’s almost time to collectively celebrate some of the most powerful men in the world, daddies! It’s true you know, daddies have a lot of power and we’re not just talking physically, we’re speaking of mentally and emotionally too. Here are 5 reasons why WE think daddies are the real supermen!

  1. Daddy is “literally” (in a figurative context of course) stronger than any other man! At least that’s what his kids think. Kids tend to look at dad as being an indestructible, giant who has no weakness and that’s exactly what they need. Dad’s play an important role in making children feel secure and this is one of the reasons why we think dads are the real supermen!
  2. Man of Steel: Daddy doesn’t get hurt, right? For my kids, they think that it is virtually impossible for daddy to incur any injuries. This is so innocently inaccurate but most children view their father’s as this force that doesn’t bleed, ail or cry (moms know otherwise).
  3. “Daddy let’s me fly!” And by “fly” we mean, daddy throws them up in the air (against mom’s wishes) and catches them like no other. Daddy’s shoulders are also the best for sitting as he allows them to pretend they’re on top of the world. Only a superman could be strong enough to do that, right?!
  4. Move over Clark, Daddy rescues too! Who do you call on when you fall off your bike? Why, daddy of course. You don’t have to be a damsel in distress to know that daddy will rescue you if you need help. Dads also play a big role in gearing children up, when the time is right, and teaching them the independence needed for self-reliance.
  5. Contrary to what we see on TV, daddies are involved in too. Although we typically see dads being portrayed as clueless, daddies are really great partners in rearing up children and their role is paramount in the overall development of children.

Here at The Stork Bag, we believe daddies are the real Supermen and this Father’s Day, we celebrate Dads around the world.

Happy Father’s Day, Daddies aka Supermen!