Long story short: blowout diaper in the parking lot, forgot the diaper bag in the car, tried to improvise with napkins and a grocery bag. My 2-month-old screamed the whole way back. Why did I think I could just casually do an errand? Never again. Never.
2-month-old blowout in public is a rite of passage. You survived. That's what matters.
Never underestimate how much stuff you need when you have a 2-month-old. Diaper bag + backup in car + backup at home. It's a lot but this is why.
Real tip: keep a small backup diaper bag in your car at all times. Just a couple diapers, wipes, a small change outfit. Saves you from this exact situation.
We all learned this the hard way. Now I have diaper bags in the car, stroller, and house. Might be overkill but NEVER again.
Why is it always Costco specifically lol. Their bathrooms are weirdly far from the front.
2 months old is still tiny, errands are rough. Don't beat yourself up - you survived and the baby survived. That's a win.
This is peak new parent energy. The panic, the improvisation, the screaming baby. At least you got a story out of it 😂
This is a rite of passage honestly. Everyone has a Costco blowout story. The napkins and grocery bag solution is actually pretty resourceful - you did better than most people would.
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At least you know for next time! Pro tip: ziplock bag with diaper, wipes, and a change of clothes in your car glove box permanently.