Pack an Oops Bag For Little Travelers

 

Your bags are packed and you are ready to go. Your family adventure will include lots of little side trips and day trips planned from a hotel starting point. You cannot wait to get started. If you have not yet packed an “oops bag” for your little travelers, you might want to hold departure for a few more minutes.

An “oops bag” is an emergency package of the little things your little ones might need while you are jetting about from interesting stop to interesting stop. Since you will be leaving your clothing and other belongings behind at your hotel, it is a good idea to have an emergency kit packed to cover any oops moments that arise during your daytrips. This kit can be as simple as a diaper bag or a backpack that is easy to carry.

The things to include in your oops bag include:

       A change of clothes for each small child in case of spills or slip ups;

       Band-aids;

       Disinfectant lotion;

       Small toys to occupy children in lines;

       Any medications the child might be on;

       Diaper or hand wipes.

Even if your child has outgrown the need for an actual diaper bag, carrying an oops bag into parks, attractions and other vacation stops can keep things right on track. Nothing can sideline the fun faster than a little mishap that demands an early return trip to the hotel. A little oops bag can keep you prepared to handle minor emergencies so the family fun can keep on rolling.