Toddler Solutions
from a nurse mom
What’s in it
- A full spare outfit, including socks. Trust me on the socks.
- Diapers or a pull-up, plus wipes
- A plastic bag for wet or messy clothes
- Shelf-stable snacks that aren’t choking hazards, and a water bottle
- A sticker book and one small toy that only lives in the car
- Basic first aid: bandages, gauze, and hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen and a hat
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Errand rules that help
- Go right after a nap and a snack, never right before
- Give them a job: “You hold the list” or “You find the bananas”
- Three stops max. The fourth stop is where it all goes wrong.
Nurse note: keep heavy or loose items off the seats and out of reach, because in a sudden stop they can fly. The bag goes on the floor or in the trunk.
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