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When we take our young kids into the parks during the\nsummer, I like to be prepared! I tend to bring a lot of items into the parks\nwith us (unfortunately, but maybe fortunately for us!), especially when it is\nhotter than the surface of the sun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do use strollers, so that helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below I have up to 45 suggestions that I recommend you pack if you are like me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*** I am NOT a doctor! The things I suggest below are my opinions and you should definitely ask your children\u2019s doctors any questions before going on your vacation. They will tell you what you should be doing when planning to be in extreme heat for extended periods of time.***<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to remember, that babies cannot sweat and keep\ntheir bodies cool in the same ways that adults can. This means that they can\nbecome easily dehydrated or sick from the extreme heat temperatures that you\nget in Florida. We like to pack park bags (yep, I said bags with an \u2018S\u2019!) with\nmany things that could aid us in keeping our babies safe and healthy while\noutdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first one is easy. Yes, you can get free cups of water\nanywhere in Disney World, but I just cannot get over the taste of it. One of\nour bags is a cooler for this reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a nice backpack cooler that can be worn and still\nhave 2 hands free. We load up the backpack each morning with 8-10 water bottles\nand put some ice in a double-bagged gallon ziplock to keep it cold. This is not\nonly nice to have bottles right on hand during the day, but it can also be very\nhandy for anyone who will be bottle-feeding their babies, to have a cooler to\nstore all of their feeding necessities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(*TIP* keep the water bottles in the fridge overnight before\nloading them in the cooler)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do use strollers in the parks, and I make sure to have\none with storage underneath. I really like the 3D lite stroller with an under\nbasket and carry strap. We will often park the stroller in designated areas and\nleave the cooler bag with it. (This is always up to you to leave your items\nunattended, but there is no guarantee that your things will be safe from theft.\nWe do this because it is not considered a \u2018valuable item\u2019 to us if something\nDID happen.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The other bag, also a backpack, we take with us is what I\nconsider our \u201cPark Bag.\u201d We have this with us at all times, as we often do have\nthings of value inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The things we pack are listed below, but I keep certain items\ngrouped together in ziplock bags to make it easy for finding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diaper changing gallon bag:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

• \u00a0 Changing pad<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00a0\u00a0 2-3 Disposable changing pads<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00a0\u00a0 6-8 diapers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      • \u00a0\u00a0 Disposable diaper bags for dirty diapers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        • \u00a0\u00a0 small pack of wipes (25 count?)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
          • \u00a0\u00a0 small tube of diaper cream<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            • \u00a0\u00a0 extra pair of clothes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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              Toddler potty bag:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              • Extra pair of undies and shorts (or pants)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                • \u00a0\u00a0 4-5 Disposable seat covers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                  • \u00a0\u00a0 Small pack of flushable wipes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                    • (optional) pull-ups if child is newly potty-trained or could possibly have accidents<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      While we\u2019re on the topic of extra clothes; If it is so hot\nand humid, or could rain \u2013 you may want to take an extra shirt or pair of\nclothes for anyone in the family who would appreciate a change. (you could\nchoose to leave that with your cooler bag)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      Baby eating bag:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      • 2-3 Disposable bibs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                        • 2-3 Disposable table covers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                          • A spoon you can wash or throw away, if eating baby purees.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                            • \u00a0\u00a0 Baby food pouches<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                              • \u00a0\u00a0 Puffs or Yogurt melts in baggies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                             If you are\nformula feeding, you may be able to fit pre-measured baggies in this large bag.\nIf you are bottle feeding breastmilk, you would need to keep that in a cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                I was breastfeeding an 8 month old the last time we were at\nDisney and she was both nursing and starting solids. Nursing or Formula is\nstill the PRIMARY source of a baby\u2019s nutrition and hydration at this age, so it\nis very important to make sure they are fed. If you are nursing, you will not\nhave to bring as much into the park. And if the baby is not on solids yet \u2013 then\nyou will not have to bring any of the feeding supplies above except for the\nitems if needed for bottles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Mamas should expect to take many breaks with an infant, and\nnot worry so much about what you need to see next. Take in the experiences of\npeople watching or resting a bit between the hustle and bustle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                Foot care bag\/first aid items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                • Pack of moleskin padding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                  • \u00a0\u00a0 Little scissors to cut moleskin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                    • \u00a0\u00a0 Neosporin To Go<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                      • \u00a0\u00a0 A few sizes of Band-Aids<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                        • \u00a0\u00a0 Lip balm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                          • \u00a0\u00a0 Small bottles of Tylenol or Ibuprophen<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                            • \u00a0\u00a0 A small bag of Tums<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                              For small children, if they are old enough to have\nchildren\u2019s or Infant\u2019s Tylenol, you may want to bring it for them if you think\nyou could need it. None of these items are musts if you don\u2019t want to bring\nthem \u2013 and each park does have a first aid building if you were to need\nsomething.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                              I just like to be prepared and have something immediately on\nhand, especially since our time is important since we all know that anything\nwith babies and toddlers is not done quickly or easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                              The rest of the things we pack in our bag can be useful, but\nis ultimately up to you depending on how much you want to carry around. I DO\nsuggest at least having the child cups so that they can drink when they need to\nand not have any problems in the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                              All other supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                              • Sippy cups or Thermos cups, 1 for each child who can drink water (young babies should not \u2013 please ask your Primary Care Pysician for recommendations on keeping hydrated for all of your children)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                • \u00a0\u00a0 Mister fans<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                  • \u00a0\u00a0 Stroller fans (clip on)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                    • \u00a0\u00a0 Cooling towels<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                      • \u00a0\u00a0 Sunscreen<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                        • Sunglasses<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                          • Hats<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                            • \u00a0\u00a0 Extra portable phone chargers and cords<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                              • \u00a0\u00a0 A few extra batteries for fans<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                • \u00a0\u00a0 Disposable ($1) ponchos<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  • \u00a0\u00a0 Small umbrellas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    • \u00a0\u00a0 Various snacks you can grab quickly (fruit snacks, granola bars, – yogurt melts, trail mix, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      • \u00a0\u00a0 Nursing cover if you use one<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        • \u00a0\u00a0 Compact brush, extra hair tie, makeup blotters<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          • \u00a0\u00a0 Folder with Itinerary if you have a printed one.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            • \u00a0\u00a0 Autograph book with pen or markers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              • \u00a0\u00a0 A couple glow sticks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                • \u00a0\u00a0 Or small (age appropriate) toys\/activities if your child gets antsy in lines or while eating<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                  • \u00a0\u00a0 Gum \u2013 Disney does not sell any on property<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                    • \u00a0\u00a0 Antibacterial hand wipes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                      • \u00a0\u00a0 Small hand sanitizer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                        • \u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget your Minnie\/Mickey Ears!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                                                                                          *In the past we even had a THIRD bag! (I know! What the heck for?!?) It was a separate diaper bag. I wanted to keep our main backpack lighter so we did that, but it was NOT ideal!<\/strong> Since then, I have switched to using the ziplock bags method, which helped a TON. <\/em>And having a cooler backpack with a couple zipers, we are also able to keep some things in there to lighten the load. Examples would be: any extra clothes, maybe umbrellas, extra snacks or baby food. This is left with the stroller when it\u2019s parked and hoped that it stays safe. USUALLY it is, but you never know when someone might feel a little entitled to your things\u2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                          Is there anything I am forgetting??? What is something that\nyou MUST have or need while in the parks? Comment below and I can always add to\nmy list! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                          Thank you for reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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