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.
Sandra K VanHoey says
I 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
I have that dishwasher basket and LOVE IT!
Sarah Hall says
I always have to have plenty of baby wipes in my diaper bag.
TawndaM says
A GOOD, ORGANIZED diaper bag! …and never leave home without a diaper & change of clothes… even for a 5 min. trip! lol
sarah t says
A good diaper bag
Courtney Desormeaux says
I don’t know yet, I am a 1st time mom due in July, just trying to get some baby goods!
Erika T. says
I must have a diaper and change of clothes!
Shannon M says
My diaper bag filled with diapers, wipes, and snacks.
CHRISTINA DUTRA says
plenty of snacks and drinks in the diaper bag!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
Diapers, change of clothes, and extra binkies are all diaper bag must!
Gianna says
A diaper bag and a boppy.
Tara O. says
I always carry an extra blanket, especially one that I can lay on the ground.
Jill H says
I am always on the go with 4 kids and for the baby, I always have snacks, his wubbanub and my stroller!
trisha says
On the go for us? Must have BLANKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
keely hostetter says
Wipes!!! I should buy stock in them.
alisa says
PackIt 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
Diapers , wipes and extra clothes in case of emergencies!
LaTanya says
diapers and wipes
christine jessamine says
mine is a wet bag for cloth diapering on the go
Brynn says
Definitely a change of clothes for just in case 🙂
Beth W says
A really good diaper bag with tons of pockets and a changing pad.
Victoria Carlson says
Wipes/Kleenex and a change of clothes is a must have!
Lesley M says
Changing pad!
Christina says
my 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
Boogie wipes are a must for on the go!
Kimberly Schotz says
My must have item is a sturdy stroller
Kayla L says
My must have items would be Bottles,Diapers,Change of clothes,Gas drops,wipes,sunscreen,and a snack.
Maria B says
Diapers, wipes, bibs and a change of clothes.
Em Ma says
Wipes! They clean bottoms, faces, hands, and spilled messes.
Harmony B says
Snacks, my kids are always hungry
Stephanie Grant says
Lots of baby wipes!
Daphne Burks says
Diaper bag and diapers!
hope moss says
I always have my diaper bag. I take it even when I go somewhere alone!!
Carol S. says
A diaper bag with extra clothes, diapers and baby wipes.
Carey says
Extra clothes and wipes! Wipes clean everything!
Shannon johnson says
My 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
Baby wipes
Brittany says
A great diaper bag is a must!!!
p.kopec says
my daughter has two babies and could sure use them…
Jennifer Skibins says
I use so many Playtex baby items…and would love that dishwasher basket.
Laura simmons says
I could surely use this as I’ve got a new baby coming any day now!
vallarie says
Diaper bag stuffed with all the goodies diapers , wipes ,bottles Paci , blanket and toys !
Amanda Crowe says
Diaper bag with extra outfits a must with a baby with reflux!!!
Terra says
I’m not sure yet. Due in June with my first child.
theresa J says
Must have is baby wipes
Mary Gasiewski says
Right 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
Snacks snacks snacks!!
Kristina Bentz says
My 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
I need a diaper bag that holds everything I need, including a changing pad.
Allyson Mounts says
I 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
Plenty of wipes, diapers, and toys!
Rebecca Day says
I am entering to win for my little sister. She is pregnant with her 3rd girl. This will greatly help her.
Jamie Cooper says
we 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
Well stocked diaper bag
cole ballweg says
We will have 2 using bottles come fall an will need to fit all kinds of baby items
Susan Chester says
A must have is diapers and baby wipes and plastic bags to throw the old diaper away in.
Carol w says
A must have is a travel wipe container. Thanks
Megan S says
First baby on the way! That’s why I love reading what other moms are using!
Rebecca says
A change of clothes and wipes!
betty benfield says
dishwasher basket!
Rachel Krug says
Diaper bag, bottles and anything for baby. There’s so much i need
Rachael Beach says
My 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
Dishwasher basket
Lorissa says
An organized diaper bag with snacks and sippy cup is a must! Thanks for the giveaway!
shenikah desreuisseau says
diapers and wipes, and baby bottle and formula!
Crystal Shuler says
sippy cup, snacks, change of clothes
Leah B says
Always carry an extra set of clothes – you never know when a diaper blowout will occur!
Amy says
I 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
My 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.
Julie
smartsavvymama@gmail.com
April Brenay says
i 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
extra clothes and a zip loc bag to put dirty ones in
Rayy says
Entering 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
Nice 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
A 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
I 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
dishwasher basket!
Amy Orvin says
Diaper bag!
Rayy says
Entering 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
we 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
I carry baby wipes everywhere with me. They are great for just about everything!
Sonya Genobles says
Wipes
jennifer cervantes says
Wipes!
Saver Sara says
Diapers, wipes, snack pouches.
April M says
A carrier for baby wearing.
Mayela says
A diaper bag !
Amanda says
My 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
Our must have were swaddlers.
Beth says
I pack extra everything. Pacifiers, clothes, diapers, bottles, and a Disney movie just in case 😉
betty says
A diaper bag and a boppy
Juliana Garcia says
I 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
Definitely my diaper changing pad that holds the wipes and diapers. I don’t trust the diaper changing stations ANYWHERE!
Brie D says
Stocked diaper bag, bottle warmer, cooler with milk, extra bottles and bottle pieces
Teresa Thompson says
Diapers and wipes.
Stephanie says
I loved these when my kids were younger. Now that I’m working on #3 I already know what is a must.
Erica says
Diapers, wipes, and extra clothes
Danielle says
A pacifier holder!
jenna tomaszewski says
My must have is pacifier wipes!
Alysha C. says
My stocked diaper bag!!! Covers my 6, 3 , and newborn!!!
Brittney House says
I would say a big diaper bag with lots of pockets.
Kendra Frampton says
Good stocked diaper bag is a must!
Erica C. says
Gotta have a great diaper bag with a changing pad.
Danielle Porter says
wipes are a must for on the go!
brooke t says
A+A blankets
Chantél Cornelissen says
An essential must-have is definately a diaper bag with scented bags for the used ones.
Evelyn Driver says
A spare set of clothes is always a must have.
darci says
Always have snacks and a change of clothing
Jo says
Diapers and wipes
Laurie Emerson says
My must have product is plenty of wipes and extra diapers.
Miz Vickik says
Baby wipes!
Breanne says
Diaper bag
Karen Gonyea says
Extra clothing !!!
amanda whiltey says
i need lots and lots of wipes..my son makes lots of messes.
susan smoaks says
bottles and other baby supplies
tina reynolds says
Wipes! Thanks for the chance
Nikki Thoresen says
a colorful carseat toy!
Bias says
I 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
Snacks and wipes are very important!
natalie yeoman says
wipes and diaper !
trixx says
One must have are wipes!
MARIA simon says
diapers…wipes…bottles…formula…thanks for the chance to win great giveaway 🙂
Stephanie Galbraith says
The baby carrier that you strap to yourself.
Kathleen Ophelan says
My must have baby product for travel home and always is baby wipes! I do not leave the house without them ever!