If you never seem to have what you need in your diaper bag or your bag is gaining weight faster than your baby, it might be time to take stock. Check out our list of essential take-along items to help keep your baby clean, comfortable, fed and content while you’re away from the nursery.
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Have you noticed a bluish cast to your baby’s skin? If just her hands or feet are blue for short periods of time, it’s probably nothing more than a sign of immature circulation. But if her whole body is blue, especially areas with a lot of blood flow such as the lips, tongue, vagina or scrotum, her blood may not be getting enough oxygen. Don’t take chances – contact your pediatrician immediately.

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“When Your Baby's Skin Looks Blue,” http://www.webmd.com/ - Read More

The earwax in your toddler’s ears is there for a reason: to protect her ear canals by trapping dirt and keeping bacteria from growing so quickly.¹ Cleaning it out with a cotton swab or anything else could puncture her eardrum, so if you’re worried about wax buildup, talk to your pediatrician. It’s fine to use a cotton swab moistened with peroxide or oil to clean the outer parts of your child’s ears. A wet washcloth will work too.²

¹ “Earwax blockage: Definition,”http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/earwax-blockage/DS00052;

² “Can I clean my toddler's ears with a cotton swab?,” http://www.babycenter.com/404_can-i-clean-my-toddlers-ears-with-a-cotton-swab_12473.bc