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I keep a "go bag" in the car that is perpetually stocked with snacks, bottled water, matchbox cars, crayons and stickers. If we are running errands stop for a bite to eat... stuff to do!

When he was young, I always kept his diaper bag stocked and ready to go.

Lunches packed the night before- work and school bags packed and in the car the night before.

Lay out his clothes the night before so that we are ready to go in the morning.

Nothing overly exciting, but I do as much as I can at night b/c at 5:30 in the morning everything takes twice as long!

Keep a diaper bag in the car at all times.
Filled with diapers, wipes, toys, snacks etc

That way if you forget your main bag you always have a back up.

Get a baby carrier like the baby bjorn ones. Free hands are awesome

For boys, always keep an action figure on hand. It's a great distracting device.

dum dum lollis in my purse at all times. The will keep my 4 yr old happy if we get stuck running errarnds longer than normal and are so small I dont feel guilty when she has one :-)

Keep a small package of diaper wipes in your purse, and maybe an extra diaper. My son is a toddler, so I always keep a full container of whole wheat crackers or Cheerios in my purse at all times, for snacking in the store. I keep a pen, crayons, & notepad in my purse--can be use for doodling distraction in an store or restaurant. For the shoes, we both lacing shoes (instead of velcro), and double-knot them. As of now, he can't get them off.

Interesting thread--I look forward to reading other responses!

I do crib sheets like you do t-shirts, layered so if there's an accident during the night I can peel the top one off (water-proof pad in between) and have a clean one already on the bed. I also take my own special loot of toys and books to the doctor's office to keep toddler from playing with the germ- infested ones they supply.