Babies need a lot of stuff. And while much of that stuff is only needed for the first few months, it is funny how some baby items get woven into your life and become a must-have item long after baby is no longer a baby. Two of those items that have become part of my day-to-day life are a dishwasher basket and an insulated bottle tote.
My girls are now six and two, so we are long past the bottle stage, and really, because I solely breastfeed, we used very few bottles. So it might seem odd that these are two products that I use regularly, and yet, it shows how versatile they are. Since mine have seen quite a bit of wear, I was thrilled to receive new Playtex ones as part of the Playtex Baby Mom Trust.
Playtex Insulated Bottle Tote
While bottles were not a big deal in this house, sippy cups are huge. (My oldest still drinks from a sippy cup when she has her cup of milk before bed on the couch or in the car — hello, spilt milk.) So there is a constant need to carry them with us and keep them cold on the go.
For travel the Playtex insulated bottle tote makes the perfect caddy for sippy cups, single-serve milk cartons, snacks and even lunch.
What I like best about the Playtex insulated bottle tote is that comes with gel ice packs that fit perfectly into pockets inside the tote. No cramming ill-fitting ice packs in with the bottles (like my old bottle tote), everything just fits. There is enough room for three bottles, two sippy cups or four single-serve Horizon milks. Plenty of room.
Plus it comes with a detachable pacifier holder. I can’t tell you how many times my husband and I remind ourselves, “You packed the paci, right?” Now it is attached to the outside of the tote as an easy reminder and an easy visual that it is packed. (While this part of the tote won’t be needed forever, I am sure we can find some other use for it when baby girl finally gives up the paci.)
As you can see, the Playtex insulated bottle tote is a stylish black tote. So even after we are finally through with sippy cups, the tote can easily be used for lunches and snacks because it doesn’t scream baby product.
The Playtex insulated bottle tote retails for $19.28 and is available from Amazon.
Playtex SmartSaver Dishwasher Basket
If your home is anything like mine, you probably run your dishwasher several times a week. Because of all of the little pieces — bottle pieces, sippy cup valves, plastic spoons, straws, etc, a dishwasher basket is a must. In fact, there has been one running in dishwasher load in our house for the last six + years.
I like the Playtex SmartSaver dishwasher basket because it does just what it says — it saves precious space. It is about three inches shorter than my old basket, which leaves room for one more cup, but it still holds everything I need. And since I need all the space I can get in the dishwasher, and its compact design is my favorite feature.
Because of its compact design the Playtex SmartSaver dishwasher basket is also great for on the go. Just load up
The Playtex insulated bottle tote and Playtex SmartSaver dishwasher basket are products with many uses for kids at
The Playtex SmartSaver dishwasher basket retails for $6.99 and is available from Amazon.
Giveaway
Ten – yes 10! – lucky winners will win a Playtex insulated bottle tote and Playtex SmartSaver dishwasher basket. To enter, please use the Rafflecopter below.
Giveaway ends May 6.
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Sandra K VanHoey says
April 21, 2014 at 2:38 pmI am entering this for a young friend but from my days of raising children I always needed bottles, diapers, extra set of clothes, rattles, teethers, food and so many more things. Great giveaway
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
April 21, 2014 at 2:46 pmI have that dishwasher basket and LOVE IT!
Sarah Hall says
April 21, 2014 at 3:22 pmI always have to have plenty of baby wipes in my diaper bag.
TawndaM says
April 21, 2014 at 8:05 pmA GOOD, ORGANIZED diaper bag! …and never leave home without a diaper & change of clothes… even for a 5 min. trip! lol
sarah t says
April 21, 2014 at 8:42 pmA good diaper bag
Courtney Desormeaux says
April 21, 2014 at 8:48 pmI don’t know yet, I am a 1st time mom due in July, just trying to get some baby goods!
Erika T. says
April 21, 2014 at 8:54 pmI must have a diaper and change of clothes!
Shannon M says
April 21, 2014 at 10:51 pmMy diaper bag filled with diapers, wipes, and snacks.
CHRISTINA DUTRA says
April 21, 2014 at 11:16 pmplenty of snacks and drinks in the diaper bag!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
April 22, 2014 at 12:07 amDiapers, change of clothes, and extra binkies are all diaper bag must!
Gianna says
April 22, 2014 at 1:18 amA diaper bag and a boppy.
Tara O. says
April 22, 2014 at 5:22 amI always carry an extra blanket, especially one that I can lay on the ground.
Jill H says
April 22, 2014 at 5:59 amI am always on the go with 4 kids and for the baby, I always have snacks, his wubbanub and my stroller!
trisha says
April 22, 2014 at 9:02 amOn the go for us? Must have BLANKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
keely hostetter says
April 22, 2014 at 9:19 amWipes!!! I should buy stock in them.
alisa says
April 22, 2014 at 10:11 amPackIt Freezable Lunch Bag! This is what I use to keep bottles and milk and home made baby food chilled on the go!
jeevon kay says
April 22, 2014 at 11:42 amDiapers , wipes and extra clothes in case of emergencies!
LaTanya says
April 22, 2014 at 1:25 pmdiapers and wipes
christine jessamine says
April 22, 2014 at 2:33 pmmine is a wet bag for cloth diapering on the go
Brynn says
April 22, 2014 at 4:01 pmDefinitely a change of clothes for just in case 🙂
Beth W says
April 22, 2014 at 6:50 pmA really good diaper bag with tons of pockets and a changing pad.
Victoria Carlson says
April 23, 2014 at 1:13 pmWipes/Kleenex and a change of clothes is a must have!
Lesley M says
April 23, 2014 at 8:50 pmChanging pad!
Christina says
April 23, 2014 at 9:10 pmmy must have baby item for on the go (outside of the normal diapers) would be a good sling or baby carrier so I can have my hands free for the older kids too.
Natalie S says
April 23, 2014 at 9:23 pmBoogie wipes are a must for on the go!
Kimberly Schotz says
April 23, 2014 at 9:26 pmMy must have item is a sturdy stroller
Kayla L says
April 24, 2014 at 9:00 amMy must have items would be Bottles,Diapers,Change of clothes,Gas drops,wipes,sunscreen,and a snack.
Maria B says
April 24, 2014 at 2:13 pmDiapers, wipes, bibs and a change of clothes.
Em Ma says
April 24, 2014 at 2:17 pmWipes! They clean bottoms, faces, hands, and spilled messes.
Harmony B says
April 25, 2014 at 8:54 pmSnacks, my kids are always hungry
Stephanie Grant says
April 26, 2014 at 2:47 pmLots of baby wipes!
Daphne Burks says
April 26, 2014 at 6:50 pmDiaper bag and diapers!
hope moss says
April 29, 2014 at 11:11 amI always have my diaper bag. I take it even when I go somewhere alone!!
Carol S. says
April 29, 2014 at 11:20 amA diaper bag with extra clothes, diapers and baby wipes.
Carey says
April 29, 2014 at 11:20 amExtra clothes and wipes! Wipes clean everything!
Shannon johnson says
April 29, 2014 at 11:22 amMy must have baby item is my microwave sanitizer bags!! They come in handy for my pump supplies, bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups!!
Alexis janiszewski says
April 29, 2014 at 11:39 amBaby wipes
Brittany says
April 29, 2014 at 4:22 pmA great diaper bag is a must!!!
p.kopec says
April 29, 2014 at 8:20 pmmy daughter has two babies and could sure use them…
Jennifer Skibins says
April 29, 2014 at 8:32 pmI use so many Playtex baby items…and would love that dishwasher basket.
Laura simmons says
April 29, 2014 at 9:35 pmI could surely use this as I’ve got a new baby coming any day now!
vallarie says
April 30, 2014 at 6:24 amDiaper bag stuffed with all the goodies diapers , wipes ,bottles Paci , blanket and toys !
Amanda Crowe says
April 30, 2014 at 7:31 amDiaper bag with extra outfits a must with a baby with reflux!!!
Terra says
April 30, 2014 at 9:30 amI’m not sure yet. Due in June with my first child.
theresa J says
April 30, 2014 at 11:01 amMust have is baby wipes
Mary Gasiewski says
April 30, 2014 at 11:30 amRight now, for my two year old, the Must have is his Lightning McQueen cup and blanket. If we leave the house without “da queen” it is a countdown to the melt down. And for our 3 month old, It has to be Spare clothes. He’s mostly breast fed and right now he is a poopasaurus rex. Never fails, the minute we pull him out of the car to go visit, he poops up his back:P
Courtney congdon says
April 30, 2014 at 11:45 amSnacks snacks snacks!!
Kristina Bentz says
April 30, 2014 at 11:46 amMy must have is a fully stocked diaper bag that includes: diapers, wipes, wet bag, change of clothes, container of snacks, sippy cup, and done small toys.
McKim says
April 30, 2014 at 2:06 pmI need a diaper bag that holds everything I need, including a changing pad.
Allyson Mounts says
April 30, 2014 at 4:04 pmI am a young mother and my daughter is 3 months old so I am of course still learning new things with motherhood, but one thing I know for sure is that I never leave the house without an organized diaper bag and multiple bottles and a change of clothes just in case!!
Amanda Temple says
April 30, 2014 at 5:41 pmPlenty of wipes, diapers, and toys!
Rebecca Day says
April 30, 2014 at 8:06 pmI am entering to win for my little sister. She is pregnant with her 3rd girl. This will greatly help her.
Jamie Cooper says
April 30, 2014 at 8:15 pmwe have 2 cups with a no spill lid that i always have full and ready to go it keeps him busy for ever and he loves his gold fish.
Stephanie Sangatanan says
April 30, 2014 at 8:31 pmWell stocked diaper bag
cole ballweg says
April 30, 2014 at 8:37 pmWe will have 2 using bottles come fall an will need to fit all kinds of baby items
Susan Chester says
April 30, 2014 at 8:53 pmA must have is diapers and baby wipes and plastic bags to throw the old diaper away in.
Carol w says
April 30, 2014 at 9:47 pmA must have is a travel wipe container. Thanks
Megan S says
April 30, 2014 at 10:25 pmFirst baby on the way! That’s why I love reading what other moms are using!
Rebecca says
April 30, 2014 at 11:55 pmA change of clothes and wipes!
betty benfield says
May 1, 2014 at 12:13 amdishwasher basket!
Rachel Krug says
May 1, 2014 at 5:58 amDiaper bag, bottles and anything for baby. There’s so much i need
Rachael Beach says
May 1, 2014 at 7:11 amMy must have item for on the go is my homemade diaper rash cream! It can be used as a lotion, burn cream, and etc. It’s natural and multi purpose!
Katrina says
May 1, 2014 at 8:31 amDishwasher basket
Lorissa says
May 1, 2014 at 8:46 amAn organized diaper bag with snacks and sippy cup is a must! Thanks for the giveaway!
shenikah desreuisseau says
May 1, 2014 at 8:54 amdiapers and wipes, and baby bottle and formula!
Crystal Shuler says
May 1, 2014 at 9:25 amsippy cup, snacks, change of clothes
Leah B says
May 1, 2014 at 11:22 amAlways carry an extra set of clothes – you never know when a diaper blowout will occur!
Amy says
May 1, 2014 at 12:04 pmI loved having my little one’s favorite blanket with us, as well as her go-to sippy and teething ring when we would leave. I had the dishwasher tub until it fell apart from too much use! Would love to have another for our coming miracle!
Julie says
May 1, 2014 at 12:45 pmMy must have item is a diaper bag with an extra set of clothes, diapers and wipes. I have a 4 year old and a 2 WEEK old. Never know when a blow out can happen! 🙂 Always good to be prepared.
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April Brenay says
May 1, 2014 at 12:46 pmi good diaper bag with all the extras, we always put baby meds in ours because you never know when a fever might hit
heather brothers says
May 1, 2014 at 4:59 pmextra clothes and a zip loc bag to put dirty ones in
Rayy says
May 1, 2014 at 10:39 pmEntering and hoping to win since I never win anything ! Lol, pregnant with baby number 2 and in need of everything all over again!
Marci Wright says
May 1, 2014 at 5:04 pmNice roomy diaper bag with a changing pad. Inside I have to have diapers, diaper rash ointment, binky, change of clothes, wipes, bib, toys, teething ring & more!
Angela P. says
May 1, 2014 at 5:51 pmA well stocked diaper back with essentials like a few diapers, wipes, bottles, formula, snacks, an extra outfit, I even carry tylenol just in case. I never leave home without it.
Chelsea M. says
May 1, 2014 at 8:35 pmI would use the tote so much! I am always trying to keep my baby girl’s juice cold when we are on the go! And being a stay at home mom for now, we are on the go a lot! (:
karine says
May 1, 2014 at 8:52 pmdishwasher basket!
Amy Orvin says
May 1, 2014 at 9:28 pmDiaper bag!
Rayy says
May 1, 2014 at 10:40 pmEntering and hoping to win, since I never win these kind of things! Lol, pregnant with baby number two and in need of everything all over again. Since we are not having a baby shower this time . My must have on the go is bottled nursey water for bottles and wipes are a must!
KayLynn Swasisng says
May 2, 2014 at 9:30 amwe have a community dishwasher where i live, and this would be PERFECT! I hate when my lids and spoons go missing because they get mixed up with other kids’ things
lissa says
May 2, 2014 at 10:10 amI carry baby wipes everywhere with me. They are great for just about everything!
Sonya Genobles says
May 2, 2014 at 11:36 amWipes
jennifer cervantes says
May 2, 2014 at 11:46 amWipes!
Saver Sara says
May 2, 2014 at 12:32 pmDiapers, wipes, snack pouches.
April M says
May 2, 2014 at 2:00 pmA carrier for baby wearing.
Mayela says
May 2, 2014 at 4:20 pmA diaper bag !
Amanda says
May 2, 2014 at 4:28 pmMy must haves are a change of clothes for me and my son. Even now that he’s 5, he still manages to stuff on my clothes. LOL
stefanie roby says
May 2, 2014 at 6:41 pmOur must have were swaddlers.
Beth says
May 2, 2014 at 8:56 pmI pack extra everything. Pacifiers, clothes, diapers, bottles, and a Disney movie just in case 😉
betty says
May 2, 2014 at 8:58 pmA diaper bag and a boppy
Juliana Garcia says
May 2, 2014 at 9:46 pmI always have to carry the essentials, diapers, wipes, 2 bottles, a bottle of water, formula or breastmilk, an extra blanket and extra clothes.
Danielle Cairo says
May 2, 2014 at 10:25 pmDefinitely my diaper changing pad that holds the wipes and diapers. I don’t trust the diaper changing stations ANYWHERE!
Brie D says
May 3, 2014 at 9:09 amStocked diaper bag, bottle warmer, cooler with milk, extra bottles and bottle pieces
Teresa Thompson says
May 3, 2014 at 10:33 amDiapers and wipes.
Stephanie says
May 3, 2014 at 12:02 pmI loved these when my kids were younger. Now that I’m working on #3 I already know what is a must.
Erica says
May 3, 2014 at 1:59 pmDiapers, wipes, and extra clothes
Danielle says
May 3, 2014 at 4:22 pmA pacifier holder!
jenna tomaszewski says
May 3, 2014 at 8:29 pmMy must have is pacifier wipes!
Alysha C. says
May 3, 2014 at 9:24 pmMy stocked diaper bag!!! Covers my 6, 3 , and newborn!!!
Brittney House says
May 4, 2014 at 3:19 pmI would say a big diaper bag with lots of pockets.
Kendra Frampton says
May 4, 2014 at 4:59 pmGood stocked diaper bag is a must!
Erica C. says
May 4, 2014 at 5:10 pmGotta have a great diaper bag with a changing pad.
Danielle Porter says
May 4, 2014 at 9:12 pmwipes are a must for on the go!
brooke t says
May 5, 2014 at 6:25 amA+A blankets
Chantél Cornelissen says
May 5, 2014 at 8:18 amAn essential must-have is definately a diaper bag with scented bags for the used ones.
Evelyn Driver says
May 5, 2014 at 1:42 pmA spare set of clothes is always a must have.
darci says
May 5, 2014 at 5:24 pmAlways have snacks and a change of clothing
Jo says
May 5, 2014 at 5:57 pmDiapers and wipes
Laurie Emerson says
May 5, 2014 at 6:01 pmMy must have product is plenty of wipes and extra diapers.
Miz Vickik says
May 5, 2014 at 7:14 pmBaby wipes!
Breanne says
May 5, 2014 at 7:27 pmDiaper bag
Karen Gonyea says
May 6, 2014 at 5:26 amExtra clothing !!!
amanda whiltey says
May 6, 2014 at 9:59 ami need lots and lots of wipes..my son makes lots of messes.
susan smoaks says
May 6, 2014 at 1:59 pmbottles and other baby supplies
tina reynolds says
May 6, 2014 at 3:42 pmWipes! Thanks for the chance
Nikki Thoresen says
May 6, 2014 at 7:23 pma colorful carseat toy!
Bias says
May 6, 2014 at 8:26 pmI think the best on-the-go product is a Bjorn or some sort of sling. As long as I have that, we can figure out/pick up the rest. But got to have the snugglies to keep the baby happy. 🙂
Lisa L says
May 6, 2014 at 8:39 pmSnacks and wipes are very important!
natalie yeoman says
May 6, 2014 at 8:45 pmwipes and diaper !
trixx says
May 6, 2014 at 9:40 pmOne must have are wipes!
MARIA simon says
May 6, 2014 at 9:54 pmdiapers…wipes…bottles…formula…thanks for the chance to win great giveaway 🙂
Stephanie Galbraith says
May 6, 2014 at 10:17 pmThe baby carrier that you strap to yourself.
Kathleen Ophelan says
May 6, 2014 at 10:56 pmMy must have baby product for travel home and always is baby wipes! I do not leave the house without them ever!