Sometimes it is so hard to get out of the house with an infant and a toddler, especially if we will be having a meal outside of the house. One way I make things easier for myself is to pre-pack infant feeding kits so I will have everything I need to feed my daughter. Here’s how you can make your own instant infant feeding kit.
Each kit contains:
- 1 Disposable Bibster from Pampers
- 1 Table Topper from Neat Solutions
- 1 Take & Toss Spoon from The First Years
- 1-2 jars/tubs of baby food
- 1 small container of Cherrios or Gerber Puffs
- 1 small container of crackers (Ritz, Townhouse, Saltines, Goldfish, etc.)
- 1 bottle containing 2-4 oz water
- 1 bottle containing 1-2 scoops of powdered infant formula (I usually add 1 T baby oatmeal, too)
- 1 nipple & ring
- Baby wipes & napkins
These kits are great because they do not need to be refrigerated. I keep a spare one in my car just in case I am out for longer than expected. If I make my own baby food or pump breastmilk, I keep the entire kit in the fridge, then pack it in an insulated tote with an ice pack when I am ready to go.
When Sophie gets older, I will replace the bottles and nipples with a disposable sippy cup. I also pack a kit for my 3 year old Sammy, but since he can eat almost anything from a kid’s menu, I don’t need to bring as much for him. I usually bring his milk in a disposable covered cup with straw, a Bibbity Bib, fruit snacks, crackers, and crayons & cars to keep him occupied at the table.
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Hey elaine
did you ever have a problem with Sophie nursing in public I mean distracted???? when did you start solids with her?? i don’t want to lose a nuring for several hours but I would think if Joshua could eat if were at the mall or something it may make life simpler. Also, do I pump before hand and use that milk for the mall?? but then I will forgo a nursing, but I guess I already am when he is distracted and does not want to eat. thanks love the idea. martha….:)
Christina
Hi, Christina,
Sophie does not nurse very well in public, which is why I bring either formula or pumped breastmilk. She takes a bottle when we are out, then nurses just fine at home or in a quiet place. She doesn’t have any problems with nipple confusion.
I started her on solids around 6 months, but she didn’t show an interest until 7-8 months. She doesn’t like her cereal mixed in her baby food, but she’ll drink it if it is mixed in her formula. I usually add equal parts powdered formula and dry oatmeal cereal to her bottle.
Hope this helps!
Elaine
P.S.
Who’s Martha?
these kits are indeed a great idea !