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| |    Diapering Accessories by Susan E. Davis reviewed by Robert Needlman, M.D., F.A.A.P. Whether you opt for cloth or disposables, you're going to need a few other diapering accessories. Diaper bags Nowadays, diaper bags are available in a variety of styles and sizes, from backpacks to duffel bags. Many feature pullout or detachable changing pads with easy-to-clean surfaces, adjustable straps, roomy storage pockets, and bottle holders. Partly as a nod to all the baby-toting modern dads out there, the pastel hues and cutesy prints that used to be de riguer seem to have been upstaged by unisex colors such as black, navy, and red. There's even one sleek black model that is almost indistinguishable from a briefcase. Depending on the features, they can range in price from around $15 to over $100. Diaper wipes These moist towelettes are specially designed for wiping urine and feces off your baby's bottom. Many different brands and styles are available. For a newborn, look for one that's free of perfume and alcohol, both of which can irritate her sensitive skin. (Or use warm water on a soft washcloth or heavy tissues, such as those provided in hospitals and available in medical-supply stores.) An older baby usually can tolerate wipes with fragrance or other additives that appeal to you; just be sure to discontinue use if a rash, scaling, or any other sign of irritation appears on her bottom. It's not always the wipe itself that causes a problem. In some cases, overly vigorous scrubbing can wear away the skin's normal protective barriers. Remember, you don't have to use a wipe if your baby only peed, and no matter what came out of her body, wipe gently on that sensitive skin. As with disposable diapers, you can save money by using coupons and stocking up on your favorite brand when it goes on sale. Having plenty of extra on hand also can save your household from the horrors of running out of wipes at the least opportune moment, such as when your eight-month-old develops diarrhea in the middle of the night. And if you stock up only to find that your child is potty trained sooner than you expected, wipes come in handy for sticky fingers and faces long after the diaper days are over. Wipe warmers OK, this doesn't exactly fall into the necessity category, but there's something rather comforting about the thought of a diaper wipe warmer, especially on cold winter nights. Just plug the unit in (most use very little electricity), pop in your wipes, and they will be gently warmed up to a soothing temperature. A number of models are available to fit various brands of wipes, and they cost around $20.
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