By Nic:
Prepare for
the unexpected – Don’t get caught without
After taking
Miss 2 to the doctor’s I thought I’d duck into the shops on the way home
quickly. I bought some milk, bread and something for dinner. Packed the car, kids buckled in, went to start the car to go home…… and nothing. Flat
battery!
Now when I
left the house for the doctors I knew it was going to be an all-round 30 minute
trip, but I always prepare for extra time as it’s often needed when you have a
baby. Before we left I change the kids nappies, gave them their lunch and off
we went.
So I have a
flat battery. First thing that goes through my mind is that it’s Miss 2 and
Mister 5 mnths nap time now! I had timed it all perfectly so they would sleep
at the same time when we got home (having them nap at the same time is my
everyday goal). Second thought is that Mister 5 mnths is due for a feed. Third
is that they will both need a nappy change very soon.
Usually in
this situation I would call my Hubby at work and he would be able to come and
jump start the car for me, but not this day, of course this would only happen
while he is away. With no family here, no friends within a 40 minute drive away,
I quickly got on the phone to the road side assistance company and tearfully
asked them to prioritise my required service due to having the kids. Even with
that they still told me there could be up to a 90 minute wait. 90 minutes with
an over tired sick toddler and a tired and hungry baby. I started to panic, thinking I didn’t have a bottle for Mister 5
mnths or a nappy for Miss 2!
I calmed
down I started to think clearly, I remembered I have a backup for everything in
the glove box of my car, I will survive this!
What I have
in my ‘just in case of emergency’ kit:
$5 in coins
- $10 would be even better, this means if you get stuck without fuel, a phone
or anything you know you could buy, then
your covered
4 x nappies
(2 of each)
Small pack
of baby wipes
*1 packet of
pre-made formula
1 clean
feeding bottle
1 clean dummy
with cover
*Mini snacks
for Miss 2 (sultanas, fruit bar & a pack of tiny teddies)
*Small
bottle of water
1 thin
blanket/wrap
Sunscreen
Also it’s
always a good idea to have a first aid kit in your car at all times. Even if
it’s just a mini one, in case of a real emergency. I also add to mine
antiseptic liquid, Panadol and extra Band-Aids as these are more commonly used
by me/us.
Remember to
update your kit as the kids requirements change and if you have room a spare
pair of clothes and socks for each child never hurt.
*Now you
would need to be aware that heat can damage and spoil some of these items so
check them or change them if you think this could have happened.
Are you prepared? Do you take extras of everything when heading out?
You know, there are times when I think, "I'm just running out for a minute. I don't need such and such." This is a great reminder that you can never be too prepared!
ReplyDeleteRoadside assistance is so worth it!! Love your emergency pack. I try to keep some money and nappies in the car at all times too. Will have to think about baby stuff again soon, I am so not prepared!!
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