I'm going to split this into a couple categories based on age, and how long you are babysitting...
Category 1...Daytime, ages 0-12 mts.
Car seat, not my favorite, but it is inexpensive and still gets fairly good reviews
It is the basic Graco Snugride Infant Car seat. It is rear facing (rf) up to 22 lbs and 29 inches.
This is the print I have it in.
Most times though, if I am going to take a baby out, the parents already have a car seat. 9 times out of 10, they have a graco snugride 30 or 35, and for that I just need the base...
This base installs quick and easily (BIG PLUS!) and works for both the 30 and 35 (not the 22, but I have that base that came with the carseat that I own)
Also, I like to keep a stroller in my trunk. It is so much easier to move a baby around (no matter what the age) in a stroller. For this reason I have a graco stroller that allows a car seat to clip in.
Although it does not match the car seat I have, it is gender neutral, and works with all graco car seats. It folds up quickly and easily and has a VERY large basket underneath. It works up to 50lbs.
Now, after all the 'gear' comes the bag. I've got a few bags, but one major favorite. All my favorite bags are Ju Ju Be. But my favorite would have to be
The Ju Ju Be B.F. F. This is not the print I have but I LOVE it. It has tons of room, can be a backpack or a messenger style, has compartments for not only the child but for me! and I NEVER lose anything in it. (Usually...haha).
After that, It's usually based on what the parents have for bottles, nuks, toys, etc. But I always try to bring my own burp rag, dirty diaper disposable bags, baby wipes, and food grade, people safe, disinfectant wipes that I always keep in the bag.
I hope this helps for some babysitters out there, or some parents! Stay tuned for my toddler edition (12 mts plus) as well as my overnight edition coming in the next day or so :)
Hope everyone is having a GREAT day!!
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